eye of the wolf

This was a very captivating (& unusual) story, right from the outset, when the boy & the wolf first face each other & you wonder what's going to happen. As the stories of the boy & the wolf unfold, you are drawn into their respective landscapes of Africa and Alaska, & you can almost imagine being there - so effective is the story telling. Throughout the book, there is a sense of sadness, not only because of the way each character has suffered, but because of the environmental implications as well. So the book is not only a good read, but also carries a message.

We think it would be a good story to share with children. Although, in many ways, it's very sad, it ends on a note of optimism, & at the end you feel uplifted. It's also quite a short book (with short chapters & sentences), where children could quickly become immersed – & not get bored.

Jackie & Tracey - Church Hill School