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A Wolf Story
In the tradition of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkein, bestselling author James Byron Huggins pens a fascinating novel portraying the conflict between good and evil in a great gray wolf's battle to save his world from the forces of darkness. It is an intense, timeless tale of enduring faith.
Long ago, the inhabitants of the deep woods were given a choice.
The choice was difficult. They could follow the Silver Wolf and his lord, the Lightmaker, or join the secretive forces of the Dark Council.
After a desperate series of battles that rage across a harsh, frozen wilderness, the Dark Council is on the threshold of eternal victory...and the servants of the Lightmaker are devastatingly reduced to their last flicker of hope.
In the final encounter, the struggle between good and evil is more than strength against strength. More than wit against wit. It is a path of endurance won through suffering...of peace won through pain.
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First published May 1, 1993
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James Byron Huggins
24 books222 followersA veteran novelist and best-selling author, James Byron Huggins' life story reads more like fiction than fact. His career as a writer began normally enough. He received a bachelor's degree in journalism and English from Troy State University, and then worked as a reporter for the Hartselle Enquirer in Hartselle, Alabama.
Huggins won seven awards while with the newspaper before leaving journalism in 1985. With a desire to help persecuted Christians in eastern Europe, Huggins moved to Texas to work in conjunction with members of the Christian underground in that region.
From the Texas base, Huggins helped set up a system used to smuggle information in and out of Iron Curtain countries.
In 1987, Huggins was finally able to leave the United States to offer hands-on assistance in Romania. As a jack of all trades, Huggins photographed a secret police installation, took photos of people active in the Christian underground, and also continued his work as an orchestrator of smuggling routes.
Huggins was instrumental in smuggling out film and documentation that showed the plight of Christians in Romania. He even found time to create a code that allowed communication with the United States. As in Texas, Huggins' life had few creature comforts. To survive, he would often remain hidden in the woods or in secure basements for days at a time.
After his time in Romania, Huggins returned to the United States and took up journalism once more. He again worked for a small newspaper and won several awards as a reporter. Later on, he worked at a nonprofit Christian magazine before becoming a patrolman with the Huntsville Police Department in Huntsville, Alabama.
After distinguished service as a decorated field officer, Huggins left the force to pursue writing novels. His first three novels--A Wolf Story, The Reckoning, and Leviathan--achieved best-seller status in the Christian marketplace.
From there, Huggins broke into mainstream science fiction with Cain and Hunter, both of which were optioned for film rights. Huggins then released Rora, a historical novel depicting the harrowing life of a European martyr. His following book, Nightbringer, was met with critical acclaim and is in production for a movie.
Huggins won seven awards while with the newspaper before leaving journalism in 1985. With a desire to help persecuted Christians in eastern Europe, Huggins moved to Texas to work in conjunction with members of the Christian underground in that region.
From the Texas base, Huggins helped set up a system used to smuggle information in and out of Iron Curtain countries.
In 1987, Huggins was finally able to leave the United States to offer hands-on assistance in Romania. As a jack of all trades, Huggins photographed a secret police installation, took photos of people active in the Christian underground, and also continued his work as an orchestrator of smuggling routes.
Huggins was instrumental in smuggling out film and documentation that showed the plight of Christians in Romania. He even found time to create a code that allowed communication with the United States. As in Texas, Huggins' life had few creature comforts. To survive, he would often remain hidden in the woods or in secure basements for days at a time.
After his time in Romania, Huggins returned to the United States and took up journalism once more. He again worked for a small newspaper and won several awards as a reporter. Later on, he worked at a nonprofit Christian magazine before becoming a patrolman with the Huntsville Police Department in Huntsville, Alabama.
After distinguished service as a decorated field officer, Huggins left the force to pursue writing novels. His first three novels--A Wolf Story, The Reckoning, and Leviathan--achieved best-seller status in the Christian marketplace.
From there, Huggins broke into mainstream science fiction with Cain and Hunter, both of which were optioned for film rights. Huggins then released Rora, a historical novel depicting the harrowing life of a European martyr. His following book, Nightbringer, was met with critical acclaim and is in production for a movie.
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May 10, 2012
A Wolf Story is a well drawn, engaging, and vivid Christian allegory defining the constant clash between the forces of light and the forces of darkness - told through the eyes of various woodland creatures who have chosen one side or the other in a battle to determine the fate of the land. This is a "Christian" story that pulls no punches when it comes to the visceral nature of the combat described. Probably my favorite Christian fiction writer - I love J.B.Huggins' descriptive prose and his ability to effortlessly paint the most vivid of scenes. Great message. Loved this book.
October 21, 2025
Aramus is a young wolf who worships the Lightmaker, god of the “good” animals. The “bad” animals worship the Dark Lord (essentially animal Satan), whose representatives, the Dark Council, are finally making moves to take over and either kill or convert the believers in the Lightmaker. Aramus and his father Gianavel, along with their friends Kaleel the bear and Windgate the hare, are all that stand between them and the world.
The book is overtly religious and extremely preachy, but the story is fairly engaging. I disliked the factual errors, such as the wolf pack being structured incorrectly and Gianavel defeating a mountain lion in a fight. The mountain lion is frequently referred to as a lion, which is obviously a completely different animal, and he’s said to be black, which is very unlikely (there’s been no confirmed case of melanism in this species). All the evil wolves are also black, while all the good ones are grey – black wolves do exist, of course, but it honestly borders on racism to separate good and evil by colour like this.
There is a definite problem with sexism in the book, too – every single character is male. At one point it’s stated that “it had been a good day for the males of the pack” and goes on to talk about them hunting, playing and so on. Why are the females not included? In reality wolves of both sexes participate in every part of pack life. Similarly, Kaleel the bear seems to have been raised by his father, when male bears play no part in raising their young. His mother doesn’t get so much as a mention.
I did quite enjoy the story of the battle between good and evil, and the courage and determination of the characters, but the book simply has too many issues for me to give it a higher rating.
The book is overtly religious and extremely preachy, but the story is fairly engaging. I disliked the factual errors, such as the wolf pack being structured incorrectly and Gianavel defeating a mountain lion in a fight. The mountain lion is frequently referred to as a lion, which is obviously a completely different animal, and he’s said to be black, which is very unlikely (there’s been no confirmed case of melanism in this species). All the evil wolves are also black, while all the good ones are grey – black wolves do exist, of course, but it honestly borders on racism to separate good and evil by colour like this.
There is a definite problem with sexism in the book, too – every single character is male. At one point it’s stated that “it had been a good day for the males of the pack” and goes on to talk about them hunting, playing and so on. Why are the females not included? In reality wolves of both sexes participate in every part of pack life. Similarly, Kaleel the bear seems to have been raised by his father, when male bears play no part in raising their young. His mother doesn’t get so much as a mention.
I did quite enjoy the story of the battle between good and evil, and the courage and determination of the characters, but the book simply has too many issues for me to give it a higher rating.
January 28, 2021
Summary: Long ago, the inhabitants (animals) of the Deep Woods were given a choice: they could either follow the Silver Wolf and serve the Lightmaker, or they could join the Dark Council. Although the Silver Wolf tried to maintain peace, the Dark Council hated and set out to kill any creature who would not join them. An inevitable battle ensues where it seems that, through strength, the Dark Council will be victorious. But this battle is not just about strength and wit; it is about endurance (through suffering) and faith.
Short review: A beautiful, sobering story of the desperate battle between good and evil, and the enduring faith that will triumph.
Long review: Wow! Just wow! Honestly, when I picked up this book at the bookstore, I didn’t know what to expect; but it definitely wasn’t this. This Christian allegory beautifully portrayed the war between good and evil, and the effect it has had on the Earth and we who inhabit it. As the story unfolded, I could easily see the realness of it, and I liked the simplicity of it.
It showed the Lightmaker (representing good/God) and the Dark Council (representing evil and the Devil) and the price that we pay for our choices, the price that we pay for living what we believe. It showed followers of the Dark Council ravaging the Earth in a constant desire for power and a life filled with selfish fulfilment; and it showed a life of faith, though filled with constant challenges and the struggle to overcome the fears and darkness of the world, as one of inner peace and strength, and enlightenment.
My takeaway from this novel: “Flesh is flesh and will always rise up” but peace is won through faith and endurance.
Overall, I think this was a good read. It’s definitely not the norm and won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but it will provide you with an interesting perspective.
Short review: A beautiful, sobering story of the desperate battle between good and evil, and the enduring faith that will triumph.
Long review: Wow! Just wow! Honestly, when I picked up this book at the bookstore, I didn’t know what to expect; but it definitely wasn’t this. This Christian allegory beautifully portrayed the war between good and evil, and the effect it has had on the Earth and we who inhabit it. As the story unfolded, I could easily see the realness of it, and I liked the simplicity of it.
It showed the Lightmaker (representing good/God) and the Dark Council (representing evil and the Devil) and the price that we pay for our choices, the price that we pay for living what we believe. It showed followers of the Dark Council ravaging the Earth in a constant desire for power and a life filled with selfish fulfilment; and it showed a life of faith, though filled with constant challenges and the struggle to overcome the fears and darkness of the world, as one of inner peace and strength, and enlightenment.
My takeaway from this novel: “Flesh is flesh and will always rise up” but peace is won through faith and endurance.
Overall, I think this was a good read. It’s definitely not the norm and won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but it will provide you with an interesting perspective.
January 5, 2023
Huggins is one of those authors I discovered by chance a few years ago. I have read most of the books he has written, my favorites are Reckoning and A Wolf Story. Both are worth your time and effort.
A Wolf Story is an allegory in the style of Narnia or Lord of the Rings. In part it is a coming of age story, and part the story of good vs. evil. Long long ago, the inhabitants of the deep deep woods were given a choice. A choice that each of them in turn must make for themselves. Those who were about to make the choice would always face trials, temptations and fears. This difficult choice was either to follow the Silver Wolf and his lord, the Lightmaker or else they would join the dark Council and become part of the forces for evil.
The choice has become all the more difficult for the forces of light have been decimated, and the Dark Council is at he door of eternal victory. It is the story of a young wolf, who must choose and has been left alone to make that choice.
In this epic final battle between good and evil, the questions becomes is it really a battle of strength vs. strength, wits against wits, wills against wills. It is a path to the future but will that be a future in darkness and oppression or a path to peace, a peace won through sacrifice and pain. A peace hard won. Tis story is an allegory of the Christian life, told in a way that will captivate readers both young and old.
James Byron Huggins was born in 1959. He is a novelist, journalist, religious activist, and police officer; all these titles appear on his resume. A graduate of Morgan County High School, and Troy State University, Huggins began his career as a journalist with the Hartselle Enquirer. In the late 80’s he smuggled Christian materials into Romania. He was a beat cop for 5 years before returning to writing fulltime. His first three novels Reckoning, A Wolf Story, Leviathan were Christian best sellers. Then he broke into the main stream science fiction with such books as Cain, Hunter, Rora, Nightbringer, The Scam, Sorcerer. Both Cain and Hunter have been optioned to be movies and are suppose to star Stallone and Willis respectively.
A Wolf Story is an allegory in the style of Narnia or Lord of the Rings. In part it is a coming of age story, and part the story of good vs. evil. Long long ago, the inhabitants of the deep deep woods were given a choice. A choice that each of them in turn must make for themselves. Those who were about to make the choice would always face trials, temptations and fears. This difficult choice was either to follow the Silver Wolf and his lord, the Lightmaker or else they would join the dark Council and become part of the forces for evil.
The choice has become all the more difficult for the forces of light have been decimated, and the Dark Council is at he door of eternal victory. It is the story of a young wolf, who must choose and has been left alone to make that choice.
In this epic final battle between good and evil, the questions becomes is it really a battle of strength vs. strength, wits against wits, wills against wills. It is a path to the future but will that be a future in darkness and oppression or a path to peace, a peace won through sacrifice and pain. A peace hard won. Tis story is an allegory of the Christian life, told in a way that will captivate readers both young and old.
James Byron Huggins was born in 1959. He is a novelist, journalist, religious activist, and police officer; all these titles appear on his resume. A graduate of Morgan County High School, and Troy State University, Huggins began his career as a journalist with the Hartselle Enquirer. In the late 80’s he smuggled Christian materials into Romania. He was a beat cop for 5 years before returning to writing fulltime. His first three novels Reckoning, A Wolf Story, Leviathan were Christian best sellers. Then he broke into the main stream science fiction with such books as Cain, Hunter, Rora, Nightbringer, The Scam, Sorcerer. Both Cain and Hunter have been optioned to be movies and are suppose to star Stallone and Willis respectively.
December 13, 2021
I picked this up while on holiday in the U.S. many years ago, not realising it was a Christian allegory. I wanted a story about wolves, but despite the title, this is not really a wolf story. It is a religious treatise that merely uses wolves as its mouthpiece. The author clearly knows nothing about the real animals – the pack structure is completely wrong, and the wolves choose friend or foe based on whether they worship the “right” god (e.g. a wolf makes friends with a hare, a prey animal, because they both worship the Lightmaker).
The majority of the book consists of repeated violent battles between the good guys and the bad guys, in which physical strength seems irrelevant – for example, a wolf is able to defeat a mountain lion, a much more powerful animal, because of his “faith.” The author occasionally misuses words, resulting in phrases that make no sense, such as “his jaws distended” or “its fangs snaked out.” There is not a single female character anywhere in the book, and all the evil animals are black in colour, even if this is unheard of for their species. This could be construed as sexist and racist, though I honestly don’t think it was intentional – I think the author was simply too caught up in his good/evil obsession to notice.
Avoid this if you're looking for a story about actual animals, because this isn't it.
The majority of the book consists of repeated violent battles between the good guys and the bad guys, in which physical strength seems irrelevant – for example, a wolf is able to defeat a mountain lion, a much more powerful animal, because of his “faith.” The author occasionally misuses words, resulting in phrases that make no sense, such as “his jaws distended” or “its fangs snaked out.” There is not a single female character anywhere in the book, and all the evil animals are black in colour, even if this is unheard of for their species. This could be construed as sexist and racist, though I honestly don’t think it was intentional – I think the author was simply too caught up in his good/evil obsession to notice.
Avoid this if you're looking for a story about actual animals, because this isn't it.
August 1, 2008
Christian allegory, a la The Book of the Dun Cow, this one featuring wolves vs. rabbits, but just not done very well at all.
May 31, 2018
Just couldn't get past the first 2 pages....
May 27, 2024
This was one of my favorite books when I was a devout, fear, and shame filled teenager. There are still beautiful moments I remember from it. But the underlying ideas were profoundly harmful to me. The underlying ideas made me believe such awful things about my neighbors and friends who were NOT evil. These ideas made me think terrible things about myself who is NOT evil.
Our world is not only two things: good or evil. And we do ourselves and everyone around us great harm by believing so.
Our world is not only two things: good or evil. And we do ourselves and everyone around us great harm by believing so.
July 31, 2017
I just bought this today and was unable to put it down. One of the best books I have read.
April 25, 2018
If you can get over the unrealistic alliance between rabbits and a pack of wolves and the heavy-handed allegory, the action sequences are entertaining.
October 31, 2018
Wow! A must read. I did not expect this book to reflect what Christan’s go through so completely and in animal form!
March 10, 2024
My real rating is 3.5. A fun, fast read that was hard to put down.
January 10, 2025
Amazing book!
September 1, 2025
I had this book since i was a kid. Always loved it.
January 10, 2026
great story with reglious tones like watership down told through the eyes of animals of the woods
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January 25, 2024
I read this book as a kid and it has stayed with me since. An allegory in which talking animals are the characters is probably hard to do well, but the author nailed it
January 17, 2009
Long ago, the inhabitants of the deep woods were given a choice.The choice was difficult. They could follow the Silver Wolf and his lord, the Lightmaker, or join the secretive forces of the Dark Council. After a desperate series of battles that rage across a harsh, frozen wilderness, the Dark Council is on the threshold of eternal victory...and the servants of the Lightmaker are devastatingly reduced to their last flicker of hope. In the final encounter, the struggle between good and evil is more than strength against strength. More than wit against wit. It is a path of endurance won through suffering...of peace won through pain.
This is the first book by Huggins that I have ever read, and the first that he ever published. I was aware that his others are usually action packed and probably not my 'cup of tea', but I was also aware that this first one was quite different from his later ones.
I was a bit wary about reading a story about wolves (how could I take it seriously), but as soon as I started this book (yesterday) I was unable to put it down.
Huggins writes a fantastic story that follows the journey of a silver wolf named Aramus. Written almost poetically, yet with non-stop action and suspense, A Wolf Story will keep guys and girls, young and old on the edge of their seats.
I found my faith surge as I read this book, the main theme being the choice to do what is right. What an amazing book... one I would recommend to anyone and everyone.
I will leave you with a segment from the book...
"Now, my friends, is the hour of darkness. Remember, in times to come, that your greatest battles will always be fought in the night, when you feel cold, afraid, and alone. But you are never alone. You will have little hope for victory, but you must never surrender your hope. Endure the struggle, endure it all to the end. Because no night will last forever. Always the morning comes. So keep your balance. All of life comes back to this: you must stand by faith, despite your suffering, despite your pain. Endure until there is nothing left to endure. And you will overcome, in the end."
This is the first book by Huggins that I have ever read, and the first that he ever published. I was aware that his others are usually action packed and probably not my 'cup of tea', but I was also aware that this first one was quite different from his later ones.
I was a bit wary about reading a story about wolves (how could I take it seriously), but as soon as I started this book (yesterday) I was unable to put it down.
Huggins writes a fantastic story that follows the journey of a silver wolf named Aramus. Written almost poetically, yet with non-stop action and suspense, A Wolf Story will keep guys and girls, young and old on the edge of their seats.
I found my faith surge as I read this book, the main theme being the choice to do what is right. What an amazing book... one I would recommend to anyone and everyone.
I will leave you with a segment from the book...
"Now, my friends, is the hour of darkness. Remember, in times to come, that your greatest battles will always be fought in the night, when you feel cold, afraid, and alone. But you are never alone. You will have little hope for victory, but you must never surrender your hope. Endure the struggle, endure it all to the end. Because no night will last forever. Always the morning comes. So keep your balance. All of life comes back to this: you must stand by faith, despite your suffering, despite your pain. Endure until there is nothing left to endure. And you will overcome, in the end."
July 8, 2016
This is the debut novel by Huggins, an author I used to really love and then kind of fell away from after a couple of mediocre books. I’ve decided to go back and read his entire bibliography in order because a) that’s the kind of **** I do & b) he only wrote nine books. This one, I feel, holds up. It’s one of those novels about the beasts of the forest and a struggle between good and evil. The characters here are not deep, but Huggins is going for archetypes, so it works. Some of the good characters are a bit flat, being all virtue and nothing else, but Huggins excels at writing sympathetic characters that are in over their heads, like Saul, a bold rabbit being pursued by an evil and psychotic wolf, or Aramus, a wolf struggling to live up to the legacy of his father. Among the evil characters, Incomel, an evil panther, stands out as actually having a bit of development. Huggins likes to do lengthy conversations/monologues about the nature of good & evil, so hopefully you’re up for that, but he balances it with what is his biggest strength, something that’s even better than I remembered, an ability to write breathless action. The violence here is graphic and intense and the characters carry the wounds they receive for the rest of the story instead of shrugging them off in typical action novel style. That’s really what separates him from a lot of other thriller writers and certainly a lot of fantasy writers. But if the atmosphere of grim dread is one of the strengths of thebook, one of the weaknesses is the refusal to contrast that with anything in the way of humor. I don’t think there’s a single humorous moment in the entire novel which is pretty rare, even for super dark books. But, on the whole, this book is a successful thrill-ride. Even among some of the lengthy philosophical conversations, I found it to be a real page-turner. I hope I like the rest of his bibliography as much as I like this one.
June 4, 2009
It’s fast paced, fast action between the rise and fall of good and evil! You’ll be at the edge of your seat, and you won’t be able to put it down!
I thought this was a the first time I’ve read a book by Huggins, but realizing I’ve read one of his earlier books called the Reckoning, which I loved! Both are worth your time and if you’re ready for the energy these books bring, you’ll be thrilled!
A Wolf Story is an allegory , similar to the style of Chronicles of Narnia. I love the fact that it is so packed with adventure and faith. I think it is a crowd please for both the seekers and the adventurers. It talks about honour, courage, and faith. It encourages young people (Aramus in this story), to do the right thing, even if it hurts. I love that through the use of animals and the growth of the characters that happen in this novel. It shows that even though people are so different, we still can find common ground through our faith. It holds so much power and action in the book, you truly will be at the edge of your seat as you turn each page! I think I finished the book in about a day and a half because it was so exhilarating!
It is magic! It is adventurous! It is the ultimate fight between good and evil! It’s main stage is in the forest and deals with how the animals of “the lightmaker” stay their course through the challenges of their life! Children and adults will enjoy this book. I would love to see this book in movie form! It will be be a classic on our book self for sure!
I thought this was a the first time I’ve read a book by Huggins, but realizing I’ve read one of his earlier books called the Reckoning, which I loved! Both are worth your time and if you’re ready for the energy these books bring, you’ll be thrilled!
A Wolf Story is an allegory , similar to the style of Chronicles of Narnia. I love the fact that it is so packed with adventure and faith. I think it is a crowd please for both the seekers and the adventurers. It talks about honour, courage, and faith. It encourages young people (Aramus in this story), to do the right thing, even if it hurts. I love that through the use of animals and the growth of the characters that happen in this novel. It shows that even though people are so different, we still can find common ground through our faith. It holds so much power and action in the book, you truly will be at the edge of your seat as you turn each page! I think I finished the book in about a day and a half because it was so exhilarating!
It is magic! It is adventurous! It is the ultimate fight between good and evil! It’s main stage is in the forest and deals with how the animals of “the lightmaker” stay their course through the challenges of their life! Children and adults will enjoy this book. I would love to see this book in movie form! It will be be a classic on our book self for sure!
December 8, 2014
This is one of few books I've read that has an all animal "cast" but is geared more towards adults. I discovered "A Wolf's Story" after writing my own animal tales ("Firma Kero" & Kaptito Kero"), and was thrilled to find a book with similarities to my own work.
"A Wolf's Story" stands out from most other Christian allegory stories, primarily because of its lack of people. I love the message, and several of the characters (Gianavel & Aramus especially) really shine. It gets a little taxing to try and read several chapters in a row however. The narrating voice seems "long-winded" at times, and there were many places where I found myself completely bored. But if you don't mind wading through the boring bits, there's a fabulous story hidden inside. I'd call this book a "diamond in the rough" personally.
I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone under the age of 13. While there's no language, there's plenty of violence (though it's between animals). There are Characters that are killed, enemies that make threats, and brave souls who stand and fight. Their are good lessons to be learned through these pages... they're a bit blatant to be honest, but they stick with you.
"A Wolf's Story" stands out from most other Christian allegory stories, primarily because of its lack of people. I love the message, and several of the characters (Gianavel & Aramus especially) really shine. It gets a little taxing to try and read several chapters in a row however. The narrating voice seems "long-winded" at times, and there were many places where I found myself completely bored. But if you don't mind wading through the boring bits, there's a fabulous story hidden inside. I'd call this book a "diamond in the rough" personally.
I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone under the age of 13. While there's no language, there's plenty of violence (though it's between animals). There are Characters that are killed, enemies that make threats, and brave souls who stand and fight. Their are good lessons to be learned through these pages... they're a bit blatant to be honest, but they stick with you.
November 13, 2014
I LOVED this! What an adventurous, inspiring, and uplifting story this was to read. This is one of those books that make you feel good when you hit the end. It didn't take me long to finish this exciting page turner.~
I really loved the conflict between the rabbits and wolves, and that not all wolves are evil as society often displays them. (FINALLY) Just like there's good Christians and bad Christians, there's good wolves and bad ones. WAH, I REALLY LOVE WOLVES IN THIS STORY. More than the cute little bunnies. :P
This book is pretty violent for a cute little animal story and it might scare younger kids. (Actually, it probably will...) PG 13 for sure. But if you have a brave kid, heck, give it to them. It's a great story!
I really loved the conflict between the rabbits and wolves, and that not all wolves are evil as society often displays them. (FINALLY) Just like there's good Christians and bad Christians, there's good wolves and bad ones. WAH, I REALLY LOVE WOLVES IN THIS STORY. More than the cute little bunnies. :P
This book is pretty violent for a cute little animal story and it might scare younger kids. (Actually, it probably will...) PG 13 for sure. But if you have a brave kid, heck, give it to them. It's a great story!
August 23, 2018
I enjoyed this book. I liked the fact this was an allegory to the Christian faith.
This is in the perspective of a wolf as he is questioning his faith in the Lightmaker. It is about how he meets others in the faith and starts to grow in his faith when he goes up against the other side. He has to pick a side and fight in the war against good vs evil.
I love the fact that this is about wolves and a few other animals. It was a unique way to tell the story in the animal world. It was a fun story and I quite enjoyed the story. I loved main wolf we follow and to see his struggles with his faith until he faces a wolf from the Dark Lord's side does he soon realize that he is fighting on the good side.
It was a good book and I really had fun reading the book
This is in the perspective of a wolf as he is questioning his faith in the Lightmaker. It is about how he meets others in the faith and starts to grow in his faith when he goes up against the other side. He has to pick a side and fight in the war against good vs evil.
I love the fact that this is about wolves and a few other animals. It was a unique way to tell the story in the animal world. It was a fun story and I quite enjoyed the story. I loved main wolf we follow and to see his struggles with his faith until he faces a wolf from the Dark Lord's side does he soon realize that he is fighting on the good side.
It was a good book and I really had fun reading the book
January 13, 2016
Aramus, a young wolf, meets Saul, an old hare king, who has been mortally wounded by Baalkor, an evil black wolf demon. The meeting changes his life. Now the creatures of the north forest must choose who to follow, the Lightmaker and Silver Wolf or the Dark Council lead by the evil bear, Corbis.
This was a action packed Christian fantasy. The Silver Wolf and the Lightmaker represent God and Jesus. There is nothing in this book to be concerned about besides fight scenes.
I highly recommend this book!
This was a action packed Christian fantasy. The Silver Wolf and the Lightmaker represent God and Jesus. There is nothing in this book to be concerned about besides fight scenes.
I highly recommend this book!
July 9, 2012
This was a bad buy. I read reviews before I bought it, some were positive some negative, so I tried it at least.
I read about 20% of the book, and not once did the story succeed in entertaining me. It is simply TOO longdreaded for me.
Also, it is a bit over-the-top unbelievable. I mean come on: hares fighting with wolves? One can go too far in breaking the eat-or-be-eaten hierarchy.
Conclusion: stay FAR away from this if you just want an animal story.
I read about 20% of the book, and not once did the story succeed in entertaining me. It is simply TOO longdreaded for me.
Also, it is a bit over-the-top unbelievable. I mean come on: hares fighting with wolves? One can go too far in breaking the eat-or-be-eaten hierarchy.
Conclusion: stay FAR away from this if you just want an animal story.
January 21, 2013
Wow . . . just, wow. I definitely recommend this for those who enjoy the Chronicles of Narnia a lot. Yes, there are a few similarities, but only if you look for them. There are a couple of similarities that are noticeable right off the bat, but for the most part, this is definitely its own unique story. And it has good wolves!!! Finally!! Wolves really aren't all that bad, they just tend to give themselves a bad reputation. ;)
Anyway, Narnia fans, have fun!! :D
Anyway, Narnia fans, have fun!! :D
October 31, 2012
A Wolf Story by James Byron Huggins is my all time favorite book. I am not going to put the date I finished this book because I have read it so many times. I is a wonderful story of coming of age, bravery, honor and sacrifice. Everything a parent wishes their child to learn about. I can just never get enough of reading of Aramus and his journey among friends and enemies to save his home from evil.
June 30, 2008
I read this Author's later book "The Reckoning" first and loved it. I went back to read this book by the author and didn't like it much at all. I found it shallow in content and a slow read, but for no good reason. I didn't bother to finish it, and maybe now I'll revisit it and try again with a different result. But in my personal opinion this is not Huggins' best book.
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August 3, 2011A great parallel story that can open a person's heart and mind to the Kingdom of God. This would be a great book to give to your teen boy as it is full of excellent moral and ethical teachings as well ! I would have given the book more stars, but the battle at the end is a little too drawn out for my personal taste. Overall, this is a book I would pass along !
June 23, 2015
This was one of my favourite books in high school. Not as great as I remember it being, but only because I have read other books by this author and I know this isn't his greatest writing. However I love how this is undeniably Christian, and it has encouraged me again not to let pain and suffering pull me down, but to trust in God and his strength to pull me through.
November 7, 2008
This could have been a decent story but it was just too steeped in obvious allegory. I can handle allegory but I don't like allegory that is so glaringly obvious, you may as well just tell the original story/message. This was just such a book. Rather weak...
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