A compelling, vivid story of one Filipino girl's journey to understanding herself and her place in the world, from an award-winning and critically acclaimed author.
The year is 1904. Luki has lived a tribal life in the mountains of the Philippines. Now she's growing up, she is expected to become a wife and a mother, but Luki isn't ready to give up her dream to become a warrior.
When her tribe are offered a journey to America to be part of the St. Louis World's Fair, Luki will discover that the land of opportunity does not share its possibilities equally . . .
"A shocking, refreshingly different coming-of-age story" - The Times Children's Book of the Week
"This YA companion to the acclaimed Bone Talk confirms Gourlay as a brilliantly accomplished and original historical novelist" - The Guardian Books of the Month
"A powerhouse of a novel" - The Observer
"The real charm of Wild Song lies in Gourlay's simple, lyrical storytelling. Her sparse and feathery prose has an almost mesmeric quality - and succeeds in building a beautiful story out of harrowing events. 5*" - The Telegraph
"Gourlay's brilliant storytelling will have the reader turning every page eagerly, willing Luki on at every step" - The Bookseller, Book of the Month
"A potent and powerful novel that is as unforgettable as it is beautifully and accessibly written" - LoveReading
"A powerful story of courage and bravery . . . impossible to put down. Wild Song is beautifully told - it is vivid, compassionate and heartfelt" - Jasbinder Bilan
"Vital storytelling, poignant and powerful" - Sophie Anderson
"One of the standout titles of the year" - Independent, praise for Bone Talk
"Very special" - The Times, praise for Bone Talk
"Gourlay's evocative writing grips from the outset" - Guardian, praise for Bone Talk
"A master storyteller" - The Scotsman, praise for Bone Talk
"Vividly drawn . . . mesmerising" - Observer, praise for Bone Talk