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Julie of the Wolves
- By Jean Craighead George
- Genre: Adventure
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Cultural themes enrich thought-provoking saga.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that poetic text, simple illustrations, and cultural themes enrich the saga of Julie's adoption by the wolves and her trek across the Arctic.
What's the story?
Lost and alone on the Arctic tundra, Julie survives by joining a wolf pack. Lyrical text portrays the interdependence between people and animals in the harsh but beautiful Alaskan environment. As Julie learns to communicate with the wolves, her physical hardships mirror the plight of Eskimo culture as it faces Westernization and modern technology.
Is it any good?
Against the backdrop of a young girl's harrowing trek across the Arctic tundra, author Jean George explores the situation native peoples face when their culture is threatened by Westernization. As Miyax recalls her Eskimo upbringing and learns to survive on the tundra, readers are presented with the science of the Eskimo culture and its interdependence with native plants and animals. Miyax uses native and natural wisdom to gain acceptance by the wolf pack that saves her life.
As Miyax, and the reader, becomes more steeped in Eskimo ways, she reconsiders her decision to leave Alaska. The book's uncertain ending invites readers to decide whether traditional Eskimo culture can survive in the face of Americanization, and whether individuals can make a difference within their society.
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Parent of 10 year old
May 17, 2011
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Not for my kid
I do not like this book at all I would not tell anyone to buy it. My kid had to read this book for school and she hated it.
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Kid, 11 years old
February 22, 2009
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I absolutely didn't agree with this book!
I read this book for a class assignment and realized it had great vocabulary but quite often it got confusing me and my friends were completely confused at times I thought it was way to grown up. There were a couple times where it got a little mature and was not in any way appropriately suited for anyone under 11 or 12. I strongly disagree with the author. It is okay because it is very descriptive.
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Parent of 10 year old
February 12, 2010
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A small part was sexually explicit and not suggested reading material for a 10 year old. The story itself is excellent, even the arranged marriage of course is still a part of some everyday cultures, but as I stated not the kind of reading material that I want my young daughter to be reading even in small doses.
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Teen, 13 years old
April 9, 2008
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Julies Wolf Pack
You will want to read it again and again! You might want to read Julie of the Wolves first. I luv This Book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kid, 11 years old
December 12, 2010
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I thought it was a little boring at the beginning, but after i got into the book i started to enjoy it. I would suggest this book to anyone who enjoys a great story. Don't turn the book down after the first few pages, because if you do you will be missing out on a great book!
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Kid, 10 years old
January 29, 2011
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Not that good...
This is a bit inappropriate for 10-12 year olds because of the rape, but other than that it was good
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Kid, 12 years old
January 7, 2010
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Kid, 12 years old
April 9, 2008
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A beautifully woven tale...
Julie of the Wolves is a beautiful story about an eskimo girl, Miyax, who ran away from her village to the Alaskan tundra. There, she finds a pack of wolves, and slowly bonds with each of them, from bold, curious Kapu, to sleek, powerful Silver. This book is a wonderful book for anyone who loves animals, especially wolves, and appreciates good books.
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Teen, 16 years old
October 17, 2010
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great for middle schoolers
This was a good book. i think it is good for middle schoolers who can relate to the character who, like so many of them, is searching for their identity.
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Kid, 10 years old
April 14, 2011
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Not a good children's book...
When I was almost 9 I was in book club at a nearby library, they chose this book. My friends and I can all agree that this book is interesting, but the rape made it inappropriate for kids our age.
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| Author: | Jean Craighead George |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Publisher: | HarperTrophy |
| Publication date: | January 1, 1972 |
| Number of pages: | 170 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 9 - 12 |
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