A Wolf Called Wander audiobook

NOW AVAILABLE!!this is such a good middle grade animal book. based on the real-world wolf OR-7 (aka journey), A Wolf Called Wander tells the story of a wolf cub separated from his pack and his struggles to stay alive in a confusing world full of the dangers and difficulties that face a wolf too young to have learned how to survive on his own—to know what to eat, what to avoid eating, where to seek help, and when to be cautious. it’s a fairly realistic depiction of nature—it doesn’t disney-sugarcoat its animals into being all bestie-pals or anything; some are definitely food and some are definitely competing fiercely for resources, but it’ll pan away before it rips your kids’ hearts out. make no mistake, there are plenty of sad things that happen in this book, but it doesn’t twist the knives. much.the animals do "talk," because, ya know, exposition, but they can only understand their own kind. wander develops a working relationship with a raven, but they do not communicate through a shared language. in fact, wander cannot even understand a domesticated dog when he encounters one along the way. i liked that detail very much. it’s a very thoughtfully-written adventure story, with appeal for both adults (i can vouch for this), and children (i am assuming the publishers can vouch for this). also: it has great illustrations:it even has a lesson about underestimating nature at your own (or your brother’s) peril:A scuffle of noise at the edge of the waterfall catches my eye. A black nose peeks out, followed by the most wild-haired weasel ever. Its hairs are long and stiff and wave out in all directions. It is even slower than the last one. I could catch that thing. I look at Father. He is not crouching to stalk it. He is looking at me. “Is it delicious?” I nose-point to the weasel.“Probably.”The thing goes to a pine tree and nibbles at the bark. The stiff thick hairs are silver-gray at the tips and black at the base.“Is it poisonous?”“No.” He wags—just a little.I make a little yip in case it hasn’t smelled us watching so nearby. It turns and doesn’t back away. Badgers and wolverines are not big, but Mother has warned us about them.“Does that thing hunt us?”“Nothing hunts a grown wolf but men.”“He is so small. Why is he not afraid?”“The porcupine fears no one and fights no one.”“But I could get him in one pounce. He is so slow.”“Anyone who tangles with a porcupine bows to him forever after.”No way am I bowing to that thing. I watch it slowly and clumsily climbing the pine tree. There is nothing sleek or strong or shrewd about it. I will get Sharp to tangle with it. Then I will know, and Sharp will have to do the bowing.wander will learn many lessons over the course of his journey, but that one is a good solid foundation to build upon. come to my blog!

Beautifully written, beautifully illustrated animal story in a classic vein that reminded me of something I would have read as a kid, sort of a Homeward Bound vibe. The most recent book is reminded me of is Scary Stories for Young Foxes, but without the supernatural elements. Based on the true story of a tagged wolf who left his home pack and traveled thousands of miles to found his own pack, we follow Swift from his cub days learning how to be a wolf, through his journey to find a new home. Animals die, but in a circle of life, a wolf's gotta eat, way, nothing overly traumatic. Swift's observations about people, cars, other animals are fascinating and feel realistic, not hokey or done as parody. You could really picture what he was describing, even when he didn't know all the words for it, but it didn't make him come off as foolish. At the end of the narrative there are several pages of brief and fascinating descriptions of the animals in the book, everything from THE wolf (actually named Journey) to the birds he encounters. Also, the geography and plant life of the area, and a bibliography. This would be a fun book for kids who say they don't like fiction, or for those who don't like nonfiction, since this dives into both in a really gripping way.

Cute but emotional read. Did I cry? Yes, yes I did. The illustrations are a nice touch to the story.

A huge thank you to Edelweiss and Andersen for a chance to review this book ahead of its release date. In this heartfelt and stunning story, we find ourselves seeing life through the eyes of a wolf named Swift. Even as a pup, Swift was as determined as ever to find a place within his pack. Until one day, their pack is attacked by outsides and displaced. Swift finds himself alone. Without the proper tools to survive, he eats small rodents and insects to stay alive. After he's injured, Swift is visited by a raven who helps him along his journey to find food, water, and even other wolves. Coming face to face with adversaries big and small, Swift travels through the land to find where he belongs. This book is equal parts heartbreaking and equal parts beautiful in so many ways. Not only the wonderful illustrations, but Swift's journey to survive in a world that seems to want to break him. The writing is easy to follow along with and definitely for school-age children. I had no idea this story was based on a real wolf, which made it all the more exciting. Read this book if you like:Fluffy wolveswolveswolvesof yea, wolves

4.5⭐️A Wolf Called Wander is such a touching and lovely story. It had me feeling all the emotions. I typically stay away from books that involve animals because some tragedy always happens, but this book drew me in. Wander is a wolf that travels a 1,000 miles, all across the Pacific Northwest. It is inspired off a real wolf’s journey, OR-7. The illustrations that are spread sporadically are so beautiful and have me inspired to draw again.

I agree this is an amazing book. I got it for Christmas from my good friend and I love it dearly.

I must be a masochist to read this the same day that I read Pax, the Journey Home. Just read all the books that send sucker punches to the heart.

Born into the darkness of his den, the wolf pup Swift first understands the world through smell. One of five cubs, he is named for his eagerness to explore, and the swiftness of his development and movement. Soon initiated into the life of the pack, he comes to love everything about his home in the mountains. But when his family is attacked and scattered by a rival pack of wolves intent on securing the mountain for their own, Swift finds himself embarking on an epic journey, and struggling to survive as he moves from place to place in search of a new home and a new family. But will this wandering wolf ever find what he seeks...?Beautifully written, with moments of both humor and pathos, A Wolf Called Wander was inspired by the story of a real wolf - OR-7 - who lived in Oregon's Wallowa Mountains and was tagged by biologists. In 2011 they tracked his 1000-mile journey to find a new pack. This was my first book from Rosanne Parry, an author living in Oregon, and I really enjoyed her writing. The exchanges between Swift and his father were quite humorous, and the relationship between Swift and Warm charming. Warm's (view spoiler)[death (hide spoiler)] midway through the book was absolutely heartbreaking. I appreciated the fact that Parry didn't sugarcoat what life in the wild is like - as Swift learns, everything either eats or is eaten, at some point - but that she also captured the beauty of nature and the occasional possibilities of coexistence and help, between species. This latter was evident in Swift's relationship with his raven, and in the moment when he warns a horse herd of an imminent cougar attack. I enjoy animal fiction that manages to convince me it is from the animal's own realistic perspective, and this definitely fit the bill. It also had lovely artwork from Mónica Armiño. A delightful book, engaging and poignant, this is one I would recommend to young animal lovers, with the proviso that they be aware that there are some disturbing scenes.

A wolf finds himself alone when a rival pack annihilates his family. This is the story of his journey to find a place of his own and establish his own pack. View the world through his eyes as he adapts to life on his own and navigates mountains, prairie and desert. Often demonized, the wolf gets an empathetic presentation along with beautiful illustrations. I received a paperback ARC from the publisher which unfortunately did not include the end notes with the true story behind the book. Would definitely recommend to animal lovers and fans of books like Pax and The One and Only Ivan.

Listened to the audiobook with my five and a half year old — it is a middle grade novel but she loved it. A Wolf Called Wander offered a powerful and engaging perspective while also touching on very real behaviors and experiences of wild animals. This is the kind of book that sparks the light in future naturalists.

This beautiful story places the reader squarely in the mind of a wolf separated from his pack. Inspired by the true life events of an actual wolf named ‘Or-7’ aka ‘Journey,’ Rosanne Parry deftly imagines the trek of a pack animal thrust into a solitary challenge. Parry does not shy away from what it means to be a high-tier carnivore. Hunting is visceral and thankfully Parry depicts these scenes with respect for all animals in the food chain as well as accuracy.

*NOTE: I read a bound galley for this, so there may be changes and I can't comment on the artwork, as it was not included (sadly).*I am a wolf-lover. Have been for years. I feel like they've been unfairly demonized for so many years, and that they have a valuable place in our ecosystem - other than to be classified as "vermin" or "pests" or "evil". Of course, that means I'm somewhat familiar with OR-7 (otherwise known as Journey), the wolf that the book is based off of. So...I was curious. Curious how the book would be written (writing from the animal's perspective can be...a challenge...), and whether or not I wanted to try and get a couple of copies for the bookstore I work at. Short answer? Yes :)The writing is not flowery or overdone, rather it seems meant to follow the train of thought as a wolf would - short, succinct, and with impressions of smells and sounds playing a huge role. While that is how Wander conveys his thoughts, the rest of the writing is enough to make sure there is no confusion with what may be happening. I have a feeling the artwork will go a long way towards portraying what is happening as well, though again - it was not part of the galley I read. Unfortunately, neither was the factual information that will be included in the book. However, just based on the story itself that I read - I would definitely recommend it, and I intend to get a couple of copies for the store. It's interesting, portrays wolves in a way that many kids will relate to - even those (like me) who may simply be young at heart. ;)

Featured in grandma reads chapter book sessions."OR-7 is a wolf born into the Imnaha pack in northeastern Oregon in the spring of 2009" is what you will get if you google OR-7. We did a lot of that we read this book. My group was fascinated because he was a real wolf doing real wolf things. Rosemary

This and other reviews can be found on The Psychotic Nerd Short and Simple Review I picked this book up preciously because it's exactly the kind of book I would have picked up when I was in middle school. The book reminded me a bit of A Dog's Life: The Autobiography of a Stray , but this is fr

Inspired by the life and travels of a real Oregon wolf called OR-7(Or Journey), the story was a Wonderful journey, full of risks and bittersweet moments. Swift had lost his pack. Swift realized that being a survivor was not as easy as he thought he could. The story description was so natural that i could feel all situation naturally, putting me in as if i was in a jungle. Reading this story as if i was watching my fav. TV channel, national geographic or discovery channel, learning wild wolves' behaviour, packs and tracks. It was so great due to at the last segment of this book gave some real facts about wild wolves and all animals charachter and their habitat. It's really informative and educative for natural science..After finishing this book. I still wonder about Swift's family's life continuity after being attacked by enemy's pack. And Warm, his young brother. Where was he?