{"product_id":"the-wolfs-curse-isbn-9780063067424","title":"The Wolf's Curse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“I am obsessed with this story!”—\u003c\/b\u003eErin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Honor Book \u003ci\u003eWe Dream of Space\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Boldly tells readers to take a closer look at the stories they’re told—not to mention at the wolves that might be lurking in the shadows. A clear-eyed, big-hearted fable of compassion, friendship, and love.”—\u003c\/b\u003eAnne Ursu, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Real Boy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A lyrical tale of loss and survival, tradition and belief, in which tension and secrets build like a towering wave.”—\u003c\/b\u003eDiane Magras, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Mad Wolf’s Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A fable as polished and timeless as a fine wooden toy.”—\u003c\/b\u003eCatherine Gilbert Murdock, author of the Newbery Honor Book\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Book of Boy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShunned by his fearful village, a twelve-year-old apprentice embarks on a surprising quest to clear his name, with a mythic—and dangerous—wolf following closely at his heels. Jessica Vitalis’s debut is a gorgeous, voice-driven literary middle grade fantasy about family, fate, and long-held traditions. \u003ci\u003eThe Wolf’s Curse\u003c\/i\u003e will engross readers of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Drank the Moon \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e A Wish in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGauge’s life has been cursed since the day he cried Wolf and was accused of witchcraft. The Great White Wolf brings only death, Gauge’s superstitious village believes. If Gauge can see the Wolf, then he must be in league with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo instead of playing with friends in the streets or becoming his grandpapa’s partner in the carpentry shop, Gauge must hide and pretend he doesn’t exist. But then the Wolf comes for his grandpapa. And for the first time, Gauge is left all alone, with a bounty on his head and the Wolf at his heels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA young feather collector named Roux offers Gauge assistance, and he is eager for the help. But soon the two—both recently orphaned and dealing with grief—are questioning everything they have ever believed about their village, about the Wolf, and about death itself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrated by the sly, crafty Wolf, Jessica Vitalis’s debut novel is a vivid and literary tale about found family, friendship, belonging, and grief. \u003ci\u003eThe Wolf’s Curse\u003c\/i\u003e will captivate readers of Laurel Snyder’s \u003ci\u003eOrphan Island\u003c\/i\u003e and Molly Knox Ostertag’s \u003ci\u003eThe Witch Boy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen death is a curse and the storyteller is a wolf, who can you trust?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Sly Animal Narrator:\u003c\/b\u003e See the world through the eyes of the mysterious Great White Wolf, a centuries-old courier of souls who is not what the superstitious villagers believe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Heartfelt Quest:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow twelve-year-old Gauge as he flees a bounty on his head, determined to clear his name and uncover the truth about the curse that has left him utterly alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnlikely Friendship:\u003c\/b\u003e When Gauge meets Roux, another orphan who exists on the village’s margins, the two outcasts must learn to trust each other to survive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRich Fantasy World:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Drank the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, this lyrical fable explores deep questions about compassion, tradition, and finding belonging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“I am obsessed with this story!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eErin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Medal-winning author of We Dream of Space\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A lyrical tale of loss and survival, tradition and belief, in which tension and secrets build like a towering wave. \u003cem\u003eThe Wolf's Curse \u003c\/em\u003eis a story of many layers. Young readers will treasure this beautiful debut and hold it close to their hearts.”— - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiane Magras, author of The Mad Wolf’s Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A fable as polished and timeless as a fine wooden toy. Readers will root for spunky heroes Gauge and Roux while keeping watch for a certain mysterious wolf who’s not what she seems . . .\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatherine Gilbert Murdock, author of the Newbery Honor book The Book of Boy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In a thought-provoking debut, Vitalis considers grief, the end of life, and the industry of death through the eyes of an otherworldly, psychopompic wolf. . . . Through the Wolf’s archly omniscient first-person narration, Vitalis relates the affecting stories of Gauge and Roux, whose raw mourning provides a revealing contrast to the Lord Mayor’s simmering, unprocessed grief. . . . [A] contemplative story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wolf’s Curse\u003c\/em\u003e boldly tells readers to take a closer look at the stories they’re told—not to mention at the wolves that might be lurking in the shadows. A clear-eyed, big hearted fable of compassion, friendship, and love. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnne Ursu, author of The Real Boy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In the France-inspired town of Bouge-by-the-Sea . . . Gauge is the only person able to see the Great White Wolf, a supernatural canine who ferries souls to the afterlife. . . . Fleeing his pursuers, Gauge stumbles upon unlikely allies . . . [and] they begin to suspect that neither the Wolf nor their town’s death rituals are quite what they seem—and they are determined to unearth some answers. . . . Accessible and intriguing worldbuilding, particularly around the Wolf’s backstory, will pique readers’ interests, as will larger questions about life, death, truth, and tradition. Thoughtful, creative, and engaging.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Vitalis’s striking debut is alluringly told through the first-person perspective of the Wolf, offering a safe distance for sensitive readers to engage in a story about death, grief, and corruption. The language is wonderfully crisp and clear, showcasing a literary style that favors a slower, more thoughtful pace but still invites a middle-grade audience. A respectful, yet skeptical, exploration of the rituals used both to cope with and exploit death adds a meaningful layer to this poignant tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Twelve-year-old Gauge has spent the last five years hidden from his fellow villagers, because the Lord Mayor Vulpine convinced the residents that the boy is a Voyant, who can compel an invisible wolf to kill. . . . [An] extraordinary fantasy . . . 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