Amaroq lives in the Arctic with Nutik, a wolf pup who is his closest companion. The boy carries the name of a great wolf leader, while Nutik descends from that same legendary wolf. They share a bond like brothers. When the two friends decide they want to play football, they discover their ball has vanished. Nutik begins communicating in wolf language, and Amaroq pays close attention to what his friend is telling him. Following Nutik's lead, they venture onto the vast tundra. The landscape stretches endlessly around them with no trees, no marked trails, and no recognizable features to guide them back. Fear creeps in as Amaroq realizes they may be lost in this wilderness. Then he recalls the wisdom of the wolf leader whose name he bears. By watching the natural world carefully and interpreting its signals, Amaroq finds their way to safety. Their journey leads to an unexpected discovery that delights them both.
Genres: fiction, family, nature, animals, adventure
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, survival
Setting: Arctic, Tundra
Paperback · HarperCollins Children's Books