Voice of the Wilderness Novel

By: Rosanne Parry, Monica Armino (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 5 January 2021

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Paperback
256 Pages

Age
8 - 12

Grade
P - 2

Dimensions(cm)
20.5 x 13.5 x 2

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A New York Times bestseller!

Dont miss this dazzling tour de force.Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medalwinning author of The One and Only Ivan

This gripping novel about survival and family is based on the real story of one wolfs 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 Pennypackers Pax and Katherine Applegates 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 Gipsons Old Yeller and Katherine Applegates Endling.

Each Voice of the Wilderness novel contains:

Spectacular black-and-white illustrations throughout
Amap of the protagonist's journey
Information about the real-life animals who inspired each story
Detailed descriptions of the habitats, flora, and fauna mentionedin the book
Resources for young readers who want to learn more

Rosanne Parrys 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.

Industry Reviews

"Riveting and lyrical, A WOLF CALLED WANDER is a vibrantly imagined celebration of the natural world. Don't miss this dazzling tour de force." -- --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan

"Inspired by the story of OR-7, a real wolf naturalists tracked in the wild, Parry perfectly conveys her character's curious, alert, and social nature.. . .a page-turning narrative. . . .deserving of a place alongside Sheila Burnford's The Incredible Journey, Jack London's White Fang, and other classic animal adventure novels."
-- School Library Journal (starred review)

"Rife with details of the myriad scents, sounds, tastes, touches, and sights in Swift/Wander's primal existence, the immediacy of his intimate, first-person, present-tense narration proves deeply moving. . . .A sympathetic, compelling introduction to wolves from the perspective of one wolf and his memorable journey." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Wander's first-person narration...lends a unique perspective and immediacy to the story. . .Armino's realistic black-and-white illustrations fill in gaps, making this memorable adventure a beautiful one as well." -- ALA Booklist

"Parry doesn't pull any punches in her portrayal of the brutal reality of the natural world. . .Readers who liked the Hunters series for the gritty authenticity of its natural world will feel right at home." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Parry offers a wolf's-eye view of the Pacific Northwest's forests, mountains, and prairies in this harrowing survival tale based on the story of OR-7, a wolf electronically tracked by scientists. . . .An action-packed novel perfect for reluctant readers as well as animal lovers." -- Publishers Weekly

"Inspired by a true story, Rosanne Parry evokes the Pacific Northwest with lilting, sensory-driven ambient details. . . . Parry's choice to have Swift narrate his own perilous journey brings an on-the-ground intimacy to the story. . . . Parry has written about being far from home before . . . it's a terrain she captures expertly." -- The New York Times Book Review

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