Greenwillow Books
A Wolf Called Wander
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A New York Times bestseller!
"Don't miss this dazzling tour de force."--Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal winning author of The One and Only Ivan
This gripping novel about survival and family is based on the real story of one wolf's incredible journey to find a safe place to call home. Illustrated throughout, this irresistible tale by award-winning author Rosanne Parry is for fans of Sara Pennypacker's Pax and Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Ivan.
Swift, a young wolf cub, lives with his pack in the mountains learning to hunt, competing with his brothers and sisters for hierarchy, and watching over a new litter of cubs. Then a rival pack attacks, and Swift and his family scatter.
Alone and scared, Swift must flee and find a new home. His journey takes him a remarkable one thousand miles across the Pacific Northwest. The trip is full of peril, and Swift encounters forest fires, hunters, highways, and hunger before he finds his new home.
Inspired by the extraordinary true story of a wolf named OR-7 (or Journey), this irresistible tale of survival invites readers to experience and imagine what it would be like to be one of the most misunderstood animals on earth. This gripping and appealing novel about family, courage, loyalty, and the natural world is for fans of Fred Gipson's Old Yeller and Katherine Applegate's Endling.
Each Voice of the Wilderness novel contains:
- Spectacular black-and-white illustrations throughoutA map of the protagonist's journeyInformation about the real-life animals who inspired each storyDetailed descriptions of the habitats, flora, and fauna mentioned in the bookResources for young readers who want to learn more
Rosanne Parry's stand-alone Voice of the Wilderness novels include A Wolf Called Wander, A Whale of the Wild, A Horse Named Sky, and A Wolf Called Fire.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9780062895936
EAN:
9780062895936
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
256
Authors:
Rosanne Parry
Illustrators:
Mónica Armiño
Publisher:
Greenwillow Books
Published Date: 2019-07-05
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It is about wolves, their family structure, how they live and hunt. It is at times exciting and scary. I suspect it is scientifically correct. Highly recommended!
This book highlights the wolf perspective extremely well, using wolf-given phrases, and beautiful illustrations. Hard to put down. Highly, HIGHLY recommend!
I don't think I can adequately describe how much I loved reading this book. Most of my acquaintances would tell you I'm a cat person, but I've long considered the wolf to be my spirit animal (apologies to Natives who would take offense at the appropriation). Everything about them calls to my soul. For that reason, I can't believe I haven't found this book before. Although it's considered a youth read, it made this fully adult - and then some - reader cry real tears more than once. The behaviors and motivations are so beautifully described, and the illustrations are nothing short of wonderful. That it's based on the travels of a real Oregon wolf make it that much more satisfying. I can't recommend it strongly enough. Long live Warm!
We loved a Wolf Called Wander, I read 1-2 chapters per night to my twin boys and they loved it. It brought up interesting conversations about nature, family, friendship, compassion, and much more. I highly recommend this one for anyone with elementary aged kids.
Such a cute little story for my 8 year old who loves wolves. Great book and highly recommend!