Gone Wolf

Reach for this book when your child is beginning to ask difficult questions about the persistence of systemic racism or when they feel overwhelmed by the weight of historical injustice. Gone Wolf is a profound, lyrical exploration of freedom and identity that weaves together two timelines: one set in a dystopian future where 'clones' are hunted, and one in the 1850s following a girl escaping slavery. Through the eyes of Blue, a girl who feels like a 'wolf' in a world that wants her to be a 'dog,' the story handles heavy themes of oppression with remarkable grace and poetic beauty. It is an ideal choice for middle-grade readers who are ready for a sophisticated, metaphorical look at how the past shapes our present and how resilience can light the way through dark times. Parents will appreciate the way it validates a child's sense of injustice while offering a powerful message of hope and ancestral strength.