Deep within the forests of the beyond, a mother wolf has vanished in fear, sheltering her malformed pup, a malcadh, or cursed one, despite knowing the rigid laws of her kind. The pup with a splayed paw is condemned to perish for him being a vulnerability to the wolf clan; but the infant named Faolan, accomplished the miraculous feat of surviving, rescued by a grizzly bear who nurtures him as his own. Though Faolan, as he ages, is being inexorably revealed the truth of his origins, now struggles with the internal conflict of discovering his true identity and purpose. A lyrical tale of unseverable bonds, of beautiful descriptions and of mystery, author Kathryn Lasky offers a human perspective of the mystique ways of wolves. This book, although recommended for ages 10-14, is suitable for those seeking a profound story.
Aria, grade 7