Little Wolf

In the tradition ofCall of the Wild,Watership DownandRedwall,Little Wolfis the story of Shadow, a little dog with big dreams.When a mongrel puppy is left alone to die in the forest, a heartbroken mother wolf saves him from certain death―and keeps him as one of her own.Although smaller in size and far weaker, Shadow grows up with his wolf siblings and soon proves that great size is no match for a great heart.That is, until he's captured and taken back to the city...Now haunted by memories of freedom with his wolf family, the young pup endures captivity. And when Shadow unexpectedly learns that his forest home is in danger, he knows he must find a way to escape and warn the wolves—and time is running out.Little Wolfis a coming-of-age adventure novel about a dog named Shadow who must decide what he is at heart: a wolf, a dog... or a little bit of both.What Readers are saying:★★★★★ “Good young adult story about life, choices and family. I really liked this story; it’s more than just knowing where you fit in life’s plan, it’s about family and loyalty. Abandoned as a newborn puppy, Shadow is adopted by a wolf mother who still mourns one of her own that died shortly after birth. She brings him back to the den and he grows up as a member of the pack. He is alone one day wandering on his own when he is taken by a well-meaning human thinking he is a lost dog. He meets other dogs, then is adopted by his rescuer and tries to fit in but still longs for the forest and his pack. He finds out that his home is about to be destroyed by developers and escapes to warn his family. His adventures and choices make for a good tale, told from the perspective of the animals.” —Amazon review★★★★★ “This story is a bit ofWatership Down,Animal Farmand the real life happenings of unwanted dogs and wolf packs and the consequences of man’s need to build on every piece of land they can get their hands on. Unfortunately, Shadow is the result of an unplanned mating between a purebred poodle and a mutt, so of course he is thrown out into the woods a