y separately published work icon Wildlife Wong series - author   children's fiction  
Issue Details: First known date: 2021... 2021 Wildlife Wong
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'When Wildlife Wong was a boy, he had many unusual pets. He dreamed of working with wildlife animals, and eventually his dream came true.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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  • Based on the life of Malaysian wildlife biologist Wong Siew Te.

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y separately published work icon Wildlife Wong and the Bearded Pig Sarah Pye , Australia : Estralita Publishing , 2022 25100208 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'When Wildlife Wong was a boy, he had many unusual pets. He dreamed of working with wildlife animals, and eventually his dream came true.

'In this exciting story, Wildlife Wong spends three years living in the middle of the jungle trying to trap bearded pigs. Can you imagine that? Along the way, he meets some crazy characters like Michael, his mate Mary, and their three piglets: Pork, Chop and Bacon!

'What do you think he learns from them?

'After the story, discover amazing facts about bearded pigs and conduct your own experiments.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

y separately published work icon Wildlife Wong and the Fig Wasp Sarah Pye , Australia : Estralita Publishing , 2022 25100377 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'Wildlife Wong encounters weird and wonderful plants and creatures as he tries to track elusive sun bears in Borneo. Meet frogs that fly, flowers that stink, and ants that can carry their own weight. They are all amazing, but it is the relationship between the gigantic fig tree and the tiny fig wasp that surprises him the most.

'What do you think Wildlife Wong discovers?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

y separately published work icon Wildlife Wong and the Pygmy Elephant Sarah Pye , Australia : Estralita Publishing , 2021 25100438 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'When Wildlife Wong is tracking sun bears in the jungle of Borneo, he comes across fresh elephant tracks and poo. He’s worried about meeting an angry elephant head on, so he turns around and makes it back to his car safely. One day he isn’t so lucky, and his car comes off second best.

'What will Wong do when he finds a lonely, orphaned elephant calf on the side of the road?

'After the story, discover amazing facts about pygmy elephants and conduct your own experiments.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

y separately published work icon Wildlife Wong and the Orangutan Sarah Pye , Australia : Estralita Publishing , 2021 25100522 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'When Wildlife Wong is far away from home, in a country called Taiwan, he looks after a sad rescued orangutan called Polly. She has been stolen from her mother and kept as a pet. He vows to help save wildlife and, when he moves to Polly's true home of Borneo, he comes face-to-face with her wild relatives. Some are angry, some are naughty, and some are nice.

'What will Wong do when a playful orangutan locks him in his office?

'After the story, discover amazing facts about orangutans and conduct your own experiments.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

y separately published work icon Wildlife Wong and the Sun Bear Sarah Pye , Australia : Estralita Publishing , 2021 25100599 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'When Wildlife Wong meets Damai, she is a tiny sun bear cub with an uncertain future. Her mother has been killed by poachers. She is scared and alone.

'Wildlife Wong becomes her new mum. He teaches her to climb trees and dig for food. Before long, she joins a gang of new sun bear friends at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Life is much better…. But…Will Damai ever be a free sun bear again?

'After the story, discover amazing facts about sun bears and conduct your own experiments.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

y separately published work icon Wildlife Wong and the Sumatran Rhino Sarah Pye , Australia : Estralita Publishing , 2023 26054145 2023 single work children's fiction children's 'Real-life adventure story, facts and experiments for children aged 8-12. In the sixth book in this acclaimed series, our hero Wildlife Wong is on the frontline of a fight against extinction. One of the most ancient animals on earth is disappearing fast. Can the Sumatran Rhino be saved? Or will stuffed animals be the only way for children to see them in the future? After the story, learn more about these incredible creatures, then make your own Sumatran Rhino and rainforest model.' 

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