First published 2016
Wildlife documentarians Jim and Jamie Dutcher made their dream real when they joined a wolf pack in the western wilderness. The Dutchers spent years observing these magnificent creatures up close, learning how wolves communicate, hunt, and care for their young. They watched alpha pairs lead their families through harsh winters and abundant summers. The couple documented wolf behavior that few humans ever witness, from playful pups learning to howl to pack members working together to survive. Their cameras captured intimate moments of wolf life, revealing the complex social bonds that hold packs together. The Dutchers discovered that wolves are far more intelligent and emotionally complex than most people realize. Their time with the wolves changed how they understood these misunderstood predators forever.
Genres: nature, animals, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Western Wilderness
112 pages · Library Binding · National Geographic Kids