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A Wolf Called Wander
A Wolf Called Wander | Rosanne Parry
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mrsmarch
A Wolf Called Wander | Rosanne Parry
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Some sort of domestic mishap befell my old BN Nook recently & after our trip to MD last week I decided it was a good idea to get an ereader that will make it easy to borrow ebooks from the library. Bought myself a little Kindle Fire 7 & kitted it out with a nice protective cover; inaugurating it with the tagged book. Pictured with fudge from the boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach.

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seigakuFIGHTo
A Wolf Called Wander | Rosanne Parry
Mehso-so

My final MD BEST book! Made it with less than 24 hours to go. I appreciate the story and writing style, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. The narrator as a wolf was really interesting, especially the way some things were described (but never actually stated what they "really" are). Also appreciate the facts and bibliography at the end.

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TheAromaofBooks
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This was a fun MG read based on the real life of a wild wolf who left his home territory and traveled across the state of Oregon, finding a mate along the way and starting a new pack in an area that hadn't had wolves in decades. Overall this was a fun read (and I loved the illustrations throughout) although I did roll my eyes a bit at some things, like the wolf being basically too "noble" to eat livestock. I did feel like this book did a decent ⬇️

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) job not making humans THE ULTIMATE EVIL as these books sometimes tend to do. The wolf is actually driven out of his home territory by another pack of wolves & I appreciated the way that the author didn't try to present nature as being this place that would be perfect if it wasn't for EVIL HUMANS. Nature on its own is pretty brutal & that felt well-presented for the target audience. Small quibble? The real wolf that was the basis of this ⬇ 3y
TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) story was named Journey by the scientists who were tracking him. But for some reason the author named her wolf Wander? That seemed random. But overall, if you have a MG reader who is interested in nature/wolves, this is a book that will probably engage them.

Side note: Isn't it funny how we romanticize wolves but demonize coyotes? Coyotes are actually the amazing survivalists who have learned to coexist with humans, but all that gets ⬇
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TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) them is insults & hate! Meanwhile, wolves have a great PR group or something as they're always the majestic heroes. 😂

Anyway, the other great news is that this book let me check off my goals for #NovelNovember as it was book 6/6 for my goals!! @Andrew65
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Eggs Loved this one 3y
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Stacked this one...and now I want to go watch Balto. 😅🤣😂 I think coyotes are normally demonized because they‘re a creature most of us will see/have to deal with in our lives whereas wolves are nearly mythical creatures to us. I don‘t ever have to worry about a wolf attacking my chickens where I live, but coyotes are a normal, widespread “threat”. Raccoons are more dangerous to my chickens, honestly. Poor coyotes need a new PR team! 3y
TheAromaofBooks @Eggs - Then it may have been your review that had me pick it up... I know it was someone here on Litsy! 😂 3y
Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 3y
TheAromaofBooks @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm - You're probably right, because back when wolves were a threat to livestock, they were pretty demonized, too! We see coyotes around here all the time & they have been howling up a storm the last few nights!! I'm genuinely intrigued by them & the way that they (like raccoons haha) have been able to adjust so well to living among people - I've even seen them in town! 3y
Chrissyreadit I love wolves (and coyotes and chickens), I‘m a wreck when hunting is allowed on endangered wolves and love books that let us learn more about sentient beings. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 3y
SamAnne Ah, I remember this wolf! I think the org I was on the board of held a statewide contest to name it and that‘s how he got his name. We need to create space for wolves. When I‘ve seen them hiking or skiiing have been treasured moments. 3y
TheAromaofBooks @Chrissyreadit - This was definitely a book that covers the basics more than the details of wolf-life, but it's a great place to start for younger readers. 3y
TheAromaofBooks @SamAnne - Oh wow, it would be amazing to actually see them in the wild!! When we were at Yellowstone last year we were talking with a guy who lives in the area & has a specific trail he hikes when he especially wants to see wolves as there is a pack in the area. The most exciting thing I've seen in the wild is a black bear!! 3y
ravenlee I like coyotes. I respect their tenacity and stubbornness. I also don‘t have to deal with them, though, so there‘s nothing to color my perceptions. 3y
SamAnne @TheAromaofBooks Ilive in eastern WA and they live in many places I like to hike. But I‘ve only heard them and seen scat outside of Yelllowstone. 3y
SamAnne @TheAromaofBooks best Y.P. sighting: morning wolf watching in Lamar valley before skiing. Hadn‘t seen the wolves yet. Walked off the road to pee behind a push and the entire Lamar pack walks right past me single file, led by a big black wolf who was alpha at the time. I‘m peeing. They stopped and looked at me. And then kept trotting. 😂😂So I don‘t fear them although I keep my dog close by when hiking. They don‘t like dogs in their territory. (edited) 3y
TheAromaofBooks @SamAnne - Okay, that is probably the best wolf story I have ever heard! That's amazing! 😂 3y
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Pmak2002
A Wolf Called Wander | Rosanne Parry
Mehso-so

It was a good book, Great story even with the sad parts.

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CaitZ
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I generally don't like books with animal narrators so I picked one that is aimed at middle graders and it was excellent. It's based on real wolf who traveled 1000 miles through Oregon and finally found a mate. It delivers a whole range of emotions from joy to sadness, but ultimately it's a story of perseverance. #ReadWithMrBook #NarratedbyAnimal @MrBook

ImperfectCJ I'm also hesitant about animal narrators, but I loved this one. 4y
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Addison_Reads
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My #SummerFunJr card had a prompt for a character as a main animal, so I decided to give this one a read.

I loved it! 💚 But then, I'm a sucker for books with animals as the main character. Wander gets separated from his pack and has to figure out how to survive on his own. Of course this one has sad moments, happy moments, cringe worthy moments (when describing his hunting), and hopeful moments. It's a truly beautiful journey.

@StayCurious

StayCurious cool cover! 4y
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ImperfectCJ
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My son and I read this delightful middle-grade novel together. This tale is based on a true story and told through the perspective of a wolf who wandered over 1000 miles through Oregon and into northern California before settling with a mate in southern Oregon in a place no wolves had been spotted in 75 years. I absolutely love this book. I got it from our library's e-collection, but I think I might buy a copy to have on our shelves.

nelehelen Loved this one so much! 4y
TheAromaofBooks Oh this sounds like a book I would enjoy!! Stacked!! 4y
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ImperfectCJ
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"I begin in darkness, and my nose tells me everything I know."

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

ShyBookOwl I love wolves. I should read this! 4y
ImperfectCJ @ShyBookOwl It's fantastic so far. All from the perspective of a wolf. Very much enjoying it, although it's sad. 4y
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Rissa1
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I could not be more happy with the book I chose for my nephew. At 7 years old he is a little book dragon. I debated this choice for a while in the store aisle, I am so happy that I went with my gut and bought it. It was a bit emotional, but also a learning experience. #wintergames #teamskellington #tbr #christmasgift #bookdragonnephew @Crimson613

coffees 16pts! #tmskellington you didn't tag what kind of book it was but you have #tbr so i gave you #tbrread points, if it's a holiday one, let me know :) 4y
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Rissa1
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coffees 6pts!! 4y
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nelehelen
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4.5/5
Beautiful story about a wolf cub‘s survival in the wild without his pack. Inspired by the true story of a wolf named OR-7, I was immediately drawn into his world and wanted to stay there. This book will make you cry, smile but most importantly appreciate nature and this amazing species. Recommend for any nature and animal-lover!

#MiddleGrade: Reader‘s Choice

#MG #BBRC

LibrarianRyan ⭐️👍🤓 5y
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PNWBookseller85
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Thumb‘s up for this one. My kids looked at me like I was crazy because I was bawling my eyes out at the ending. It‘s very sad, but full of beautiful writing and loaded with facts about wolves.