Surviving the Wild: Star the Elephant

Ages 6 to 9

From the award-winning creator of Pie in the Sky comes a new series of heartfelt and suspenseful early reader graphic novels featuring adorable animals surviving in the wilderness despite the perils of climate change—plus illustrated nonfiction back matter!

What do you get when you conjure up a dream book series for fans of Planet Earth and Narwhal and Jelly? Surviving the Wild, a series of stand-alone graphic novels for six- to nine-year-olds featuring adorable and heroic animals overcoming the odds in the perilous wilderness.

Star the Elephant and his herd are searching for a new home. But when Star is separated from his family, he must journey alone into the great unknown. He'll come face-to-face with giant spiders, the vast ocean beyond his island, and strange humans. Can Star find his way back to his family? In addition to the rich narrative and irresistible art, there is back matter that describes the true story that inspired the book, animal facts, and steps kids can take to help protect the environment.

About the Author

Remy Lai was born in Indonesia, grew up in Singapore, and currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, where she writes and draws stories for kids with her two dogs by her side. She is the award-winning author of Pie in the Sky, Fly on the Wall, and Pawcasso. @rrremylai remylai.com