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Nashoga
Nashoga, the alpha of the Redstone Pack, has been run off from his pack and his love, Tala, by a wolf from Tala's past, the ruthless Farkas. While in exile, Nashoga meets Buck, an elk with an attitude, and the two are thrust into a dire situation. Will the two be at each other's throats or will they learn to work together to defeat this new threat? Will Nashoga reunite with his pack and his love? Only time will tell in this story of power struggles, love, and friendship.
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First published February 12, 2011
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Rebecca Weinstein
10 books3 followersRebecca is an author, painter, teacher, wife and mom! She lives in central NJ with her family and two pesky rabbits. She creates all of her cover artwork. Rebecca enjoys reading and reviewing most genres, except nonfiction, poetry and most romance. Her favorite genres are YA, horror, sci fi and fantasy.
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June 11, 2012
It's a testament to good story telling that even though the whole story led up to the prologue, I still didn't see it coming! Nashoga is the leader (alpha wolf) of his pack but there is trouble on the loose and he has many trials and tribulations to overcome until he succeeds in getting rid of it. That is a trite summary, but it is a gorgeous book, with wonderful mental pictures painted of the countryside he inhabits, the creatures he interacts with, and the friendships and alliances made with the unlikeliest of 'people'. Vivid tales of fighting and hardship and living in the backwoods engage avid readers.
I saw one review which said there is nothing like it, which I think is untrue. Jack London's Call of the Wild and White Fang are classics probably still in print, but Joseph E Chipperfield's children's stories, especially Great Heart, are of this specific genre and, frankly, I love them! I still have Great Heart, and Dark Fury, and the paperbacks are probably fifty years old now. I'd also recommend Elyne Mitchell's The Silver Brumby series from the same era. We can add Nashoga to these classics.
Any young person (of any age!) who loves animals will love these stories of wolves in their own element. I highly recommend Nashoga: Book 1 of the Redstone Series and eagerly await book 2!
I saw one review which said there is nothing like it, which I think is untrue. Jack London's Call of the Wild and White Fang are classics probably still in print, but Joseph E Chipperfield's children's stories, especially Great Heart, are of this specific genre and, frankly, I love them! I still have Great Heart, and Dark Fury, and the paperbacks are probably fifty years old now. I'd also recommend Elyne Mitchell's The Silver Brumby series from the same era. We can add Nashoga to these classics.
Any young person (of any age!) who loves animals will love these stories of wolves in their own element. I highly recommend Nashoga: Book 1 of the Redstone Series and eagerly await book 2!
October 3, 2024
Nashoga is a wolf driven from his pack by a rival, who is for some reason accepted as leader by the pack instead of being killed by them as a group. Nashoga then ends up befriending an elk named Buck, and together they seek to reclaim the pack and reunite him with his lost love.
The writing style was quite uneven and unpolished (I got the sense that the author was fairly young when she wrote it), and there were a few grammatical mistakes. One character is introduced with blue eyes, but is described as having brown eyes when Nashoga recounts meeting her in flashback. His friendship with Buck develops far too quickly and easily. The book seems like it’s set in the real world until over halfway through, when there’s suddenly a magic pool with water-sprites living in it.
Sadly, this book is full of the same old factual errors that constantly appear in wolf fiction – wolves with blue eyes and sharp claws, adults sleeping in dens, packs consisting of random unrelated individuals, animals using human terms and gestures. Nashoga also manages to defeat a mountain lion, a much stronger animal, in a fight. The author doesn’t seem to know much about elk, either. She states that a male elk is called a buck, when the correct name is bull. Buck is monogamous, and has antlers regardless of the time of year. He says multiple times that “I’m not a deer, I’m an elk,” which does not make sense, since elk are a species of deer. It’s like a dog saying: “I’m not a dog, I’m a Labrador.”
Not the worst book I’ve read by a long shot, but not good.
The writing style was quite uneven and unpolished (I got the sense that the author was fairly young when she wrote it), and there were a few grammatical mistakes. One character is introduced with blue eyes, but is described as having brown eyes when Nashoga recounts meeting her in flashback. His friendship with Buck develops far too quickly and easily. The book seems like it’s set in the real world until over halfway through, when there’s suddenly a magic pool with water-sprites living in it.
Sadly, this book is full of the same old factual errors that constantly appear in wolf fiction – wolves with blue eyes and sharp claws, adults sleeping in dens, packs consisting of random unrelated individuals, animals using human terms and gestures. Nashoga also manages to defeat a mountain lion, a much stronger animal, in a fight. The author doesn’t seem to know much about elk, either. She states that a male elk is called a buck, when the correct name is bull. Buck is monogamous, and has antlers regardless of the time of year. He says multiple times that “I’m not a deer, I’m an elk,” which does not make sense, since elk are a species of deer. It’s like a dog saying: “I’m not a dog, I’m a Labrador.”
Not the worst book I’ve read by a long shot, but not good.
March 17, 2012
Nashoga is the alpha dog (leader) of the Redstone clan of wolves until he is forced out by a ruthless bully named Farkas. As he wanders on his own, he becomes friends with the least likely of animals, an elk, named Buck. Together they travel to visit the Thunder Clan (another wolf pack) where they ask for help in fighting and defeating Farkas and his followers. With the story written from Nash's point of view it was very interesting to see the life of a wolf. I was very impressed with the author's ability to imagine the world from this perspective.
The way the author details the development of the friendship between Nashoga and Buck makes for a very interesting read. What made this even more interesting is the fact that wolves are, by nature, an elk's natural enemy. Initially Nash saw Buck as his next meal yet after a couple of physical altercations between the two they began to develop a mutual respect for one another. Gradually, over time, this evolved into acceptance and finally friendship. As I neared the end of the book I found myself thinking how this friendship is the kind we each would love to have. To have that one friend who will battle to the death if necessary to protect you as you would do also for them.
Since I had gotten this book for free from the Barnes & Noble website I wasn't sure how good it would be. Thankfully I can say that I was quite surprised. This book was well worth the time spent to read it. I would recommend it to any student between the ages of 9 & 12 who enjoys animal stories. Although this book stands well enough on its own, since there is another book in the series I may have to pick it up in to read of the further adventures of Nashoga and the Redstone clan.
The way the author details the development of the friendship between Nashoga and Buck makes for a very interesting read. What made this even more interesting is the fact that wolves are, by nature, an elk's natural enemy. Initially Nash saw Buck as his next meal yet after a couple of physical altercations between the two they began to develop a mutual respect for one another. Gradually, over time, this evolved into acceptance and finally friendship. As I neared the end of the book I found myself thinking how this friendship is the kind we each would love to have. To have that one friend who will battle to the death if necessary to protect you as you would do also for them.
Since I had gotten this book for free from the Barnes & Noble website I wasn't sure how good it would be. Thankfully I can say that I was quite surprised. This book was well worth the time spent to read it. I would recommend it to any student between the ages of 9 & 12 who enjoys animal stories. Although this book stands well enough on its own, since there is another book in the series I may have to pick it up in to read of the further adventures of Nashoga and the Redstone clan.
March 11, 2023
An unlikely friendship might just end up saving the day.
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January 13, 2025
‘Nashoga’ is the tale of a wolf who loses his pack to an aggressive stranger, and must try to win it back again with the help of his new friend, Buck the elk. The actual story isn’t too bad, though the writing leaves something to be desired and there were some grammatical errors. Though a wolf making friends with an elk is obviously somewhat far-fetched, I was prepared to accept that (it’s fiction, after all), but there were some glaring factual errors that I couldn’t overlook. A single wolf cannot take on a puma, and elk are deer no matter what Buck says!
March 31, 2011
This is story of a an alpha wolf and his new friend an elk, named Buck that go on a journey and learn many things in the time they spent together. After Nashoga was chase from Tala and his pack. He later on meets an elk, an elk that he at first tries to eat but slowly warms up to the idea that they could be friends and that friend turns to a strong bond that last thought out the story.
As for Nashoga he wants to go back to defeat Farkas, but first he must get pass a grizzly, a mountain lion, and see if the next door pack will help or not. He learns the answer to his questions on the journey. He also learns the most important lesson that he is not alone.
There is also Swiftfoot an unusual rabbit with the knowledge and wisdom that Nashoga will need if he is going to get to the end with what he needs, to once again stand as alpha.
As for Nashoga he wants to go back to defeat Farkas, but first he must get pass a grizzly, a mountain lion, and see if the next door pack will help or not. He learns the answer to his questions on the journey. He also learns the most important lesson that he is not alone.
There is also Swiftfoot an unusual rabbit with the knowledge and wisdom that Nashoga will need if he is going to get to the end with what he needs, to once again stand as alpha.
September 11, 2012
This book was just incredible and I invite all to read it as soon as they can click on buy now. I fell in love with the furry creatures of this book and in fact I can not wait for more. I had a conection with the furry creatures of this book that most save for human characters. Who thought creatures could convey such human qualities, other than the author. Good work Rebecca and I can not wait for more from you.
August 18, 2011
The author has done with Nashoga what no one else has done. She has given personification to the male wolf. If we could envision what it is to be a wolf, it would be in the embodiment of Nashoga. This is a must read, page turner for lovers of nature.
August 18, 2011
Loved, loved loved this book!
October 29, 2012
This is a good tale of packs of wolves and a few other animals. My son read it and then I read it with my dd. It was well paced with action and descriptions of the life and environment of wolves.
January 17, 2015
It was okay. Kind of cutesy, not my favorite.
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