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Wolf's Curse
Jessica Vitalis
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Beschreibung
I am obsessed with this story!Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Honor Book We Dream of Space Boldly tells readers to take a closer look at the stories theyre toldnot to mention at the wolves that might be lurking in the shadows. A clear-eyed, big-hearted fable of compassion, friendship, and love.Anne Ursu, author of The Real BoyA lyrical tale of loss and survival, tradition and belief, in which tension and secrets build like a towering wave.Diane Magras, author of The Mad Wolfs DaughterA fable as polished and timeless as a fine wooden toy.Catherine Gilbert Murdock, author of the Newbery Honor Book The Book of BoyShunned by his fearful village, a twelve-year-old apprentice embarks on a surprising quest to clear his name, with a mythicand dangerouswolf following closely at his heels. Jessica Vitaliss debut is a gorgeous, voice-driven literary fantasy about family, fate, and long-held traditions. The Wolfs Curse will engross readers of The Girl Who Drank the Moon and A Wish in the Dark. Gauges life has been cursed since the day he cried Wolf and was accused of witchcraft. The Great White Wolf brings only death, Gauges superstitious village believes. If Gauge can see the Wolf, then he must be in league with it.So instead of playing with friends in the streets or becoming his grandpapas partner in the carpentry shop, Gauge must hide and pretend he doesnt exist. But then the Wolf comes for his grandpapa. And for the first time, Gauge is left all alone, with a bounty on his head and the Wolf at his heels.A young feather collector named Roux offers Gauge assistance, and he is eager for the help. But soon the twoboth recently orphanedare questioning everything they have ever believed about their village, about the Wolf, and about death itself. Narrated by the sly, crafty Wolf, Jessica Vitaliss debut novel is a vivid and literary tale about family, friendship, belonging, and grief. The Wolfs Curse will captivate readers of Laurel Snyders Orphan Island and Molly Knox Ostertags The Witch Boy.
