"Wilder Country" by Mark Smith continues the thrilling journey of a post-apocalyptic world, where survival is a daily struggle. The story follows siblings Finn and Kira as they navigate the dangers of the wilderness and the remnants of a society that has collapsed. They face terrifying challenges, including marauding gangs and the harsh elements, as they search for safety and answers. Their bond is tested as they confront both external threats and their own fears. The novel is an exploration of resilience, loyalty, and the power of hope amidst chaos, capturing the essence of adventure in a beautifully described landscape. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.

There are 256 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2017 by Text Publishing .

Mark A. Smith was born in Dundee, where he works as a primary school teacher. He lives in Fife and spends most of his spare time reading comics and writing stories. He is highly competitive but has yet to find a sport he's actually good at. Slugboy Saves the World is his first novel. Darren Gate is the 2016 winner of the Kelpies Design and Illustration Prize. He is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Glasgow.