Scholastic New York

stan dobry plus

str. 185

format 11 x 18 cm

waga 115 g

This is a taut, tense narrative that tells the story of Speed, a gray wolf who lives a rough and tumble life in the harsh High Country in which he is born. In addition to battling the elements and hunger, Speed must face the challenges of human hunters and his own bastard son, Loafer, a half-wolf determined to kill him at the behest of his human owners.
This is simple, straightforward prose that paints a realistic portrait of life from a wolf's point of view. I'm a little surprised that we don't get a look at Speed as a pup; we join him in his second or third year, after he has already chosen a mate and learned about the harsh world around him.
Books like this are fun in the same way that a western is fun; the action is realistic, exciting, and not mired in a convoluted plot. I would recommend it as a light snack for adults; younger readers who like books about animals will also be thrilled.
Matt Hetling "Matt" a customer of amazon.com