A Wolf Called Wander

"A Wolf Called Wander" tells the compelling story of Swift, a young wolf cub whose life is upended when a rival pack attacks, scattering his family. Alone and afraid, Swift must embark on an arduous thousand-mile journey across the vast and dangerous Pacific Northwest to find a new home. Along the way, he faces numerous perils, including forest fires, human hunters, busy highways, and the constant threat of hunger. This middle-grade novel, inspired by the real-life journey of wolf OR-7, offers a unique and empathetic perspective into the life of a wild animal. It's a powerful narrative about resilience, courage, family, and the natural world, perfect for readers aged 10-14 who enjoy animal stories and adventure.

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 scattered. 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 Gipson’s Old Yeller and Katherine Applegate’s Endling.