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A Wolf Called Wander

By Rosanne Parry
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A Wolf Called Wander by Rosanne Parry is a compelling children's novel that follows the journey of Swift, a young wolf separated from his pack after an attack. As he navigates the vast wilderness, Swift faces numerous challenges, encounters dangerous foes and natural disasters, and embarks on an inspiring quest for survival and belonging. This beautifully crafted tale highlights themes of resilience, adaptation, and the exploration of the natural world.
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You might enjoy this story if you're fond of animal adventures and tales of survival in the wild. It's a captivating journey offering insights into the life of a wolf as he navigates challenges and discovers his resilience. Nature lovers and young readers intrigued by wildlife stories will find this a compelling read.

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A New York Times bestsellerThe wolf star, brightest of all in the summer sky, shines over my home ground. Alone and starving, Swift must make a choice: stay and try to eke out a desperate life on the borders of his old hunting grounds, or strike out and find a new place to call home.

When his pack and hunting ground are lost, Swift, a young wolf, must make a dangerous journey across the wilderness in search of a new home. Inspired by a true story and beautifully illustrated throughout by artist M nica Armino.

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A New York Times bestseller

The wolf star, brightest of all in the summer sky, shines over my home ground. I know every hidden lake and rocky ridge, but if my pack is not in the mountains, then it is no home to me. I feel a howl deep inside, but dare not let it out.

Swift lives with his pack in the mountains, until one day his home and family are lost. Alone and starving, Swift must make a choice: stay and try to eke out a desperate life on the borders of his old hunting grounds, or strike out and find a new place to call home. The journey Swift must go on is long and full of peril for a lone wolf, and he'll need to take every chance he can. Will he find the courage to survive all by himself?

Inspired by a true story, A Wolf Called Wander is about family, courage and survival. With beautiful illustrations from artist Mónica Armiño and an extra factual section about wolves and their environment, this book is perfect for animal lovers.

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A Wolf Called Wander by Rosanne Parry has been praised for its captivating storytelling, immersing readers in the magical and wild essence of nature. Critics liken it to classic animal adventures, highlighting its exploration of themes like courage and family. The narrative, delivered through the perspective of the wolf Swift, offers an intimate and sensory-rich experience that has been described as moving and evocative. The book is celebrated as a vibrant and lyrical ode to the natural world, deserving of a place among timeless animal stories.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783447909

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Illustration: black and white illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mónica Armiño
  • Illustrated by Mónica Armiño

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 375g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Rosanne Parry (Author)
Rosanne Parry is the author of four award-winning middle grade novels, the most recent, The Turn of the Tide, has starred reviews from School Library Journal and Booklist. She has won 20 awards for her work. She is a part-time bookseller at legendary local independent bookstore, Annie Bloom's, and an adjunct instructor in the Masters in Book Publishing program at Portland State University. She also loves to hike, camp and sail in the wilderness of her home state of Oregon. Rosanne lives in Portland with her family in an historic farmhouse and writes in a treehouse in her backyard.

M nica Armino (Illustrator)
M nica Armino is a Spanish illustrator. She graduated in Fine Arts and is based in Madrid. She has an extensive knowledge of both digital and traditional techniques and has published several books with various publishers and agencies in Europe and the USA. M nica also works in the animation industry as a character designer, background artist and colour and texture artist for feature films and pre-school TV series like the award-winning Puffin Rock.

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