{"product_id":"a-wolf-called-wander-isbn-9780062895936","title":"A Wolf Called Wander","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Don’t miss this dazzling tour de force.”—Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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\u003ci\u003e Pax\u003c\/i\u003e and Katherine Applegate’s \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ivan. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwift, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlone 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired 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 \u003ci\u003eOld Yeller\u003c\/i\u003e and Katherine Applegate’s \u003ci\u003eEndling.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Voice of the Wilderness novel contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectacular black-and-white illustrations throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA map of the protagonist's journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation about the real-life animals who inspired each story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed descriptions of the habitats, flora, and fauna mentioned in the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources for young readers who want to learn more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosanne Parry’s stand-alone Voice of the Wilderness novels include \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Wander\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Whale of\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ethe Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Fire, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Raven of the Rainforest.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eI have a brother. Sharp. Bigger than me, and all growl. I have sisters. Pounce, who loves to wrestle, and Wag, who talks with her tail. And best of all, my brother Warm, who likes to curl up under my chin, the only pup smaller than me. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eSwift, a wild wolf cub, lives with his pack in the mountains. When a rival pack attacks, Swift and his family scatter, and Swift sets out on an incredible journey through dense forests, into barren wilderness, and across flowing water. The trip is dangerous and full of peril, and Swift encounters fire, hunger, hunters, and highways as he wanders. Will Swift find the courage to survive? Will he ever find a place to call home?\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Wolf Called Wander\u003c\/em\u003e is based on the extraordinary true story of a wolf named OR-7 (and often called Journey)—a wild wolf who traveled a remarkable 1,000 miles across the Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Riveting and lyrical, A WOLF CALLED WANDER is a vibrantly imagined celebration of the natural world. Don’t miss this dazzling tour de force.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Wander’s first-person narration...lends a unique perspective and immediacy to the story. . .Armiño’s realistic black-and-white illustrations fill in gaps, making this memorable adventure a beautiful one as well.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times  Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888987861221,"sku":"NP9780062895936","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062895936.jpg?v=1730230249","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-wolf-called-wander-isbn-9780062895936","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}