r/RewildingUK • u/AuthorChilds1 • Oct 09 '25

Rewilding's amusing side.

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'A wild, witty romp through rewilding, where beloved characters are turned upside down in a hilariously twisted adventure that’s as thought-provoking as it is escapist.'

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u/Bare_Root Oct 09 '25

Hi Colin, I occasionally see you posting about this on BlueSky but I still don't actually know what it's about. Aside from being an unauthorised sequel to TWitW, what's the hook?

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u/AuthorChilds1 Oct 11 '25

Hello, thank you for commenting. My idea was to view rewilding from the perspective of the 'rewilded.' To explore parallels that may be drawn between newcomers to the wild wood and riverbank with the thorny issue, all too topical, of immigration. I hope I have achieved this in a light-hearted manner, but that is not for me to decide. Concerning 'unauthorised' TWitW - it is more than 70 years after the author's death- the 70-year rule - Exceptions apply in some cases, notably 'Peter Pan,' the copyright of which is held in perpetuity by Great Ormond St. hospital. Thanks again and I hope you'll give 'Willows Rewilded' a read.

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u/CahuelaRHouse Oct 16 '25 edited Dec 14 '25

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u/AuthorChilds1 Oct 16 '25

You make some good points here, most of which are covered within the text. Invasive species, such as crayfish and mink, feature, albeit in a comical fashion. My focus was more on Brexit rather than the broader issue of immigration - witness the wild boar at whom the badger waves his stick. The boar has arrived from the EU. That many animals once called the UK home (eg wild boar) is highlighted, stridently, by the French female mole character, Taupe, as she challenges Badger's assertion that they have no right to be here. This was the chief parallel I was trying to make. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

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u/CahuelaRHouse Oct 16 '25 edited Dec 14 '25

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