by Jim Murphy
First published 1989
The old wolf's call echoes across the Arctic mountains as he catches the scent of caribou. His pack follows the trail in silence, moving toward their prey. But when the moment comes to strike, an airplane appears overhead and gunshots ring out. A young wolf panics and runs blindly into the wilderness, separated from everything he knows. Now alone in the harsh Arctic landscape, he must learn to hunt and survive without his pack's protection. The story follows his struggle to find food, avoid danger, and discover his place in the unforgiving northern territory. Through gray skies and endless snow, the young wolf faces the ancient challenge that has tested his kind for generations. This tale captures both the beauty and brutality of Arctic wolf life, showing how survival demands courage, instinct, and the will to keep going when everything familiar disappears.
Genres: nature, animals, adventure
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Arctic
40 pages · Hardcover · EDL