Land of the Last Wildcat

The Animal Adventure Hit of the Summer - Shortlisted for the Children's Wainwright Prize!

De: Lui Sit, David Dean

Narrado por: Nicolette Chin

Adventure and magic collide in Land of the Last Wildcat, Lui Sit's fast-paced debut children's novel about family, friendship and the beauty of our natural world.

'A heart-pounding adventure for young animal lovers, with brilliant storytelling. You will paws-itively adore this one!' - Carlie Sorosiak, author of I, Cosmo

Puffin Lau has two problems: her beloved scientist mum barely speaks to her . . . and a mythical wildcat called the kuri is depending on her for its survival.

Luckily, Puffin grew up on stories of the kuri and its magical powers, and she will stop at nothing to return it to its rightful home.

But standing in her way is the ominous Professor Smoult, a money-hungry scientist who wants to capture the kuri and steal its magic. Faced with a mammoth journey to the faraway Linger Island, Puffin and her best friend Lance must evade the professor and save the last wildcat before it's too late . . .

Reseñas de la Crítica

A heart-pounding adventure for young animal lovers, with brilliant storytelling and illustrations that leap right off the page. You will paws-itively adore this one! (Carlie Sorosiak, author of I, Cosmo)

Funny, magical, emotional and full of adventure! This is going to be one of the best books of 2025 for children! (Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths)

Full of compassion, friendship and just the right amount of peril . . . [Sit] is a warm, funny writer (Patrice Lawrence)

<i>Land of the Last Wildcat </i>is a beautifully imagined story which pits a child with a love for nature against corporate greed . . . Lui&#39;s novel is a captivating debut in a richly imagined world which has strong messages for society. (Nazima Pathan)

A magical adventure with a warm heart, perfect for fans of<i> The Last Bear</i>. <i>Land of the Last Wildcat</i> is a hopeful reminder of our connection to nature. (Louie Stowell)

An exciting magical mystery and adventure unfolds with twists and turns all the way

A well-written and fast-paced environmentally-tinged narrative that will appeal to 9-11 year olds.

Vividly told and suspense-filled... Sit is a highly suspenseful storyteller

Family, friendship and the vital role of conservation take leading roles in this wild, wonderful and heart-pounding story which celebrates the beauty of the natural world and is the perfect match for young adventurers and all animal fans. (Pam Norfolk)

This richly imagined illustrated story weaves in important ideas about protecting wildlife and is perfect for young animal lovers.