The Wolf's Curse

by Jessica Vitalis

Book Overview

"I am obsessed with this story!"--Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Honor Book We Dream of Space

"Boldly tells readers to take a closer look at the stories they're told--not to mention at the wolves that might be lurking in the shadows. A clear-eyed, big-hearted fable of compassion, friendship, and love."--Anne Ursu, author of The Real Boy

"A lyrical...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0063067412
• ISBN13: 9780063067417
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.8" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Beautiful, imaginative middle grade fantasy

The Wolf's Curse is an imaginative, unique fantasy about a 12 year-old boy called Gauge who lives in a hard working village by the sea in a land called Gatineau. Gauge lives with his grandfather, the village's master carpenter. The story is told from the point of view of a magical wolf who helps transport souls to the afterlife. The villagers think the Wolf causes death and those who can see her (called Voyants) are evil. Gauge lives in hiding because he once revealed that he could see the wolf. and the villagers have ostracized him. When Gauge's beloved grandfather dies, Gauge, wracked with grief, finds a friend in the blacksmith's daughter and discovers some startling truths about his town, the Wolf, and death itself. The clever Wolf makes for an insightful and humorous narrator. The Wolf's Curse is a fast-paced adventure but also addresses death, grief and the rituals that surround it thoughtfully and sensitively for middle grade readers. The world building is beautiful and immersive, and the characters relatable and vibrant. #BooksForward