Books for fans of Wildful

Even if you’re new to the Nightlights series, Hicotea (the second book) is a stunning place to start. Alvarez’s gloriously hallucinogenic artwork is coupled with a smart-girl protagonist and underlying themes of environmentalism and conservation.

October has a happy life living with her dad in the forest – but when Dad gets injured in an accident, she’s forced to go and live with her estranged mum in the city, where nothing is natural and everything feels new and frightening. Can October let her mum into her heart?

Recently orphaned Will is sent to stay with an uncle he doesn’t know in a remote, mountainous valley. By caring for an injured osprey, he slowly comes to terms with his grief and learns to trust again. 

Positive, informative non-fiction book on Rewilding  

A young boy expelled for hurting a classmate is sent to stay with his Grandad in a tiny village, where he begins to find comfort in the peace and beauty of nature. This moving novel sensitively explores some of the pressures faced by teenagers and their potential impact on mental health. 

A version of this unique book was the winner of Best Animated Short Film at the 2011 Oscars. A boy is out walking on the beach, when he spots a weird looking thing – it looks lost. The boy asks around, but nobody seems to know where it came from, so the boy begins a quest to find the thing somewhere to call home. This memorable picture book can be enjoyed on several levels, it has few words, but the detailed illustrations will give readers plenty to think about and enjoy.

Created by environmental activist Trang Nguyen and award-winning manga artist Jeet Zdung, this is a great story that will delight young animal activists and enthusiasts, based on a true story.

Discover the inspiring stories of 20 activists working to protect and preserve the natural world and create positive change.