The Wolfling: A Documentary Novel of the Eighteen-Seventies

Set in the rugged American Midwest of the 1870s, "The Wolfling" tells the captivating story of a young boy who discovers and adopts a wolf whelp. As their bond deepens, the boy's unusual pet attracts the attention of Thure Kumlien, a real-life Swedish-American naturalist, who becomes a mentor and friend. This chapter book offers a gentle yet engaging look at frontier life, the natural world, and the profound connections that can form between humans and animals. It's ideal for children aged 8-11, providing rich historical context alongside a moving tale of friendship and discovery.

In the nineteenth-century midwest, a young boy adopts a wolf whelp and gains the attention and friendship of the Swedish-American naturalist Thure Kumlien.