The Wild Boy
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 39
Published: 2002
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"The Wild Boy" by Mordicai Gerstein tells the story of an unusual boy who is discovered living alone in the forest, having been raised by animals. When he is found and brought back to civilization, he struggles to adapt to human society and its customs. The boy’s wild nature and innocence contrast sharply with the structured world around him, leading to both humorous and profound moments as he navigates his new life. His journey explores themes of identity, belonging, and the deep connection between humans and nature, ultimately highlighting the importance of understanding and acceptance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Frances Foster .
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-11 years.
There are 39 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Sunburst Books .
Mordical Gerstein has illustrated nearly fifty children's book, many of which he also wrote himself. Mordicai's books have won numerous awards.
This book is in the following series:
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 3-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-6 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Red Clover Award
This book was recognised by the Red Clover Award.
