The Wild Ones: Action-Packed Animal Tale of Bravery and Friendship

The Wild Ones by Steve Cole is an action-packed, moving animal adventure and Waterstones Book of the Month for August 2026. It follows Scamp, a pet‑centre dog, and a ragtag band of companions — Chandelier the cat, Punzel the rabbit, Patticake the dachshund, Falstaff the parrot and hamsters Nudge and Wink — forced into the ruined city after the Night of the Great Growl. On their survival quest they must learn to be wild and find a new home. The book features full‑page illustrations and has drawn praise from writers including Eoin Colfer, Piers Torday and Abi Elphinstone.

• Author: Steve Cole
• Genre: Children’s adventure / survival story
• Format: Illustrated novel with full‑page artwork
• Notable: Waterstones Book of the Month (Aug 2026); recommended for fans of I AM REBEL
• Price: now £4.69 (was £7.99) — saving £3.30 (~41%)
• Themes: bravery, friendship, loyalty and finding belonging

A heartfelt, fast‑paced quest aimed at young readers who enjoy animal-led adventures.

Why we've shared this deal: It is at or close to its lowest price in the last 3 months and 16.8% below its average price over that period.

️ 4.8 / 5 based on 15 reviews