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Wolf Road #2
Wolf Mountain
Embark on an epic journey, in the jaw-dropping sequel to the bestselling and highly acclaimed Wolf Road, based on real archaeological discoveries, from award‑winning historian and television presenter, Alice Roberts. Perfect for fans of Hannah Gold and Michelle Paver.
The seasons are changing and Tuuli, along with her faithful wolf cub, Lupa, is on the move. Leaving her tribe behind, she sets out across the Tundra to discover a new world and find the family of Andar, the friend she has lost. The journey is hard, filled with ferocious animals and dangerous weather. But with danger everywhere, will Tuuli find who she is looking for?
A stunning journey through a prehistoric landscape, discover the history of our lifetimes in a story of friendship, courage and survival. Beautifully illustrated by Keith Robinson.
Selected as Waterstones Children's book of the Month and The Times Children's Book of the Week.
Perfect for readers who love animal adventures.
Alice Roberts is a highly-accomplished historian and archaeologist with bestselling adult non-fiction. She is also the TV star of Digging for Britain.
Wolf Road was Children's #9 bestseller in the TCM chart on 11 June 2024
The seasons are changing and Tuuli, along with her faithful wolf cub, Lupa, is on the move. Leaving her tribe behind, she sets out across the Tundra to discover a new world and find the family of Andar, the friend she has lost. The journey is hard, filled with ferocious animals and dangerous weather. But with danger everywhere, will Tuuli find who she is looking for?
A stunning journey through a prehistoric landscape, discover the history of our lifetimes in a story of friendship, courage and survival. Beautifully illustrated by Keith Robinson.
Selected as Waterstones Children's book of the Month and The Times Children's Book of the Week.
Perfect for readers who love animal adventures.
Alice Roberts is a highly-accomplished historian and archaeologist with bestselling adult non-fiction. She is also the TV star of Digging for Britain.
Wolf Road was Children's #9 bestseller in the TCM chart on 11 June 2024
320 pages, Paperback
Published April 9, 2026
About the author
Alice Roberts
42 books842 followersAlice May Roberts is an English anatomist, osteoarchaeologist, physical anthropologist, palaeopathologist, television presenter and author.
Roberts studied medicine and anatomy at Cardiff University, qualifying in 1997 as a physician with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB BCh) degree, having gained an intercalated Bachelor of Science degree in anatomy. She earned a PhD in paleopathology in 2008 from the University of Bristol.
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Roberts studied medicine and anatomy at Cardiff University, qualifying in 1997 as a physician with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB BCh) degree, having gained an intercalated Bachelor of Science degree in anatomy. She earned a PhD in paleopathology in 2008 from the University of Bristol.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
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June 18, 2026
Having read Wolf Road immediately beforehand, slipping back into Tuuli’s prehistoric world felt natural and comforting. Alice Roberts once again draws upon her expertise as an archaeologist and anthropologist to create a believable vision of life in the Palaeolithic era, and there’s no denying that the setting remains the series’ greatest strength.
This time, Tuuli leaves her talo behind to undertake a wandering, a solitary journey that appears to function as a rite of passage within her culture. Her goal is to find Andar’s people, but the journey also offers an opportunity for self-discovery as she crosses harsh landscapes alongside her loyal wolf companion, Lupa.
Unfortunately, Wolf Mountain follows much the same structure and rhythm as its predecessor. While there is comfort in returning to a familiar world, the novel rarely feels as though it expands upon it. Rather than delivering the epic adventure its premise promises, the story often feels like a gentle meander across the tundra. Events occur, dangers arise, and new people are encountered, but there is little sense of momentum or progression.
The introduction of a new group of characters offers some fresh perspectives, and Roberts touches on themes of disability and difference in an interesting way. However, these ideas never fully develop into anything substantial. The new characters largely serve as replacements for the supporting cast from the first novel rather than adding new dimensions to the story.
More disappointingly, Tuuli herself undergoes very little growth. Given that this is a journey centred on independence and self-discovery, there is surprisingly little character development. Her search for Andar’s people feels straightforward and linear, lacking the emotional depth or transformation that might have elevated the narrative.
As with Wolf Road, the strongest aspect of the novel remains its depiction of prehistoric life. Roberts does not romanticise the hunter-gatherer existence. Survival is harsh, animals are hunted for food, predators stalk both humans and prey, and the natural world remains indifferent to suffering. There are moments that almost recall The Animals of Farthing Wood, where the plight of the animals often evokes more emotion than the experiences of the human characters themselves.
The educational value remains evident throughout. Roberts continues to bring prehistoric landscapes, wildlife, and ways of life vividly to the page, introducing younger readers to a fascinating period of history rarely explored in fiction. Yet the storytelling never quite matches the quality of the research behind it.
Ultimately, Wolf Mountain feels like a missed opportunity. It is realistic, well researched, and occasionally evocative, but it lacks the depth, character development, and narrative drive needed to make it truly memorable. While younger readers may enjoy the adventure, it falls short of becoming the modern classic it perhaps aspires to be.
An informative and atmospheric journey through prehistory, but one that never quite discovers its own destination.
This time, Tuuli leaves her talo behind to undertake a wandering, a solitary journey that appears to function as a rite of passage within her culture. Her goal is to find Andar’s people, but the journey also offers an opportunity for self-discovery as she crosses harsh landscapes alongside her loyal wolf companion, Lupa.
Unfortunately, Wolf Mountain follows much the same structure and rhythm as its predecessor. While there is comfort in returning to a familiar world, the novel rarely feels as though it expands upon it. Rather than delivering the epic adventure its premise promises, the story often feels like a gentle meander across the tundra. Events occur, dangers arise, and new people are encountered, but there is little sense of momentum or progression.
The introduction of a new group of characters offers some fresh perspectives, and Roberts touches on themes of disability and difference in an interesting way. However, these ideas never fully develop into anything substantial. The new characters largely serve as replacements for the supporting cast from the first novel rather than adding new dimensions to the story.
More disappointingly, Tuuli herself undergoes very little growth. Given that this is a journey centred on independence and self-discovery, there is surprisingly little character development. Her search for Andar’s people feels straightforward and linear, lacking the emotional depth or transformation that might have elevated the narrative.
As with Wolf Road, the strongest aspect of the novel remains its depiction of prehistoric life. Roberts does not romanticise the hunter-gatherer existence. Survival is harsh, animals are hunted for food, predators stalk both humans and prey, and the natural world remains indifferent to suffering. There are moments that almost recall The Animals of Farthing Wood, where the plight of the animals often evokes more emotion than the experiences of the human characters themselves.
The educational value remains evident throughout. Roberts continues to bring prehistoric landscapes, wildlife, and ways of life vividly to the page, introducing younger readers to a fascinating period of history rarely explored in fiction. Yet the storytelling never quite matches the quality of the research behind it.
Ultimately, Wolf Mountain feels like a missed opportunity. It is realistic, well researched, and occasionally evocative, but it lacks the depth, character development, and narrative drive needed to make it truly memorable. While younger readers may enjoy the adventure, it falls short of becoming the modern classic it perhaps aspires to be.
An informative and atmospheric journey through prehistory, but one that never quite discovers its own destination.
July 13, 2025
Having thoroughly enjoyed reading Alice Roberts' first book for children, Wolf Road, my hopes were high for the sequel, Wolf Mountain, and I wasn't disappointed. In fact, this fresh journey as Tuuli sets out alone in the challenging winter wilderness of the Ice-Age tundra, with her tame wolf, Lupa, was even better.
Tuuli seeks the tribe of her dear friend Andar, or Ao, who had been savagely murdered in Wolf Road. On her journey, as she battles with the elements and wild animals, she falls into a trap set by the 'Hidden' tribe. It is this tribe that really captured my interest, as outcasts from other tribes have banded together, and the reasons for their individual banishments such as disabilities, are converted into strengths. Alice Roberts provides this subtle inclusive message, which is all the more powerful in the context of the outcasts' wariness and lack of a common language.
Above all, this book feels that it is based upon rock-solid research. Any child, or adult reading it will learn much about the challenges of living in the Ice Age.
I'm generally suspicious about celebrity books, but this is no celebrity book, this is the eloquent creation of an academic who is completely in touch with her reader.
Tuuli seeks the tribe of her dear friend Andar, or Ao, who had been savagely murdered in Wolf Road. On her journey, as she battles with the elements and wild animals, she falls into a trap set by the 'Hidden' tribe. It is this tribe that really captured my interest, as outcasts from other tribes have banded together, and the reasons for their individual banishments such as disabilities, are converted into strengths. Alice Roberts provides this subtle inclusive message, which is all the more powerful in the context of the outcasts' wariness and lack of a common language.
Above all, this book feels that it is based upon rock-solid research. Any child, or adult reading it will learn much about the challenges of living in the Ice Age.
I'm generally suspicious about celebrity books, but this is no celebrity book, this is the eloquent creation of an academic who is completely in touch with her reader.
May 15, 2025
A wonderful sequel to Wolf Road, I actually enjoyed this book even more than the first one.
Alice Roberts is a magical storyteller and she brings a time long forgotten to life again.
The picture she paints of the Palaeolithic period is so vivid, it’s as if it only happened yesterday. Wolf Mountain is a book that can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter how old you are.
I hope Alice writes more books in this series.
Alice Roberts is a magical storyteller and she brings a time long forgotten to life again.
The picture she paints of the Palaeolithic period is so vivid, it’s as if it only happened yesterday. Wolf Mountain is a book that can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter how old you are.
I hope Alice writes more books in this series.
April 19, 2025
"Wolf Mountain" by Alice Roberts was a very touching read. You can tell the material is so well-researched, and yet the narration never succumbs to infodump: action and plot twists always take precedence. I do hope the author will write more books in this series, so we get to know more about Tuuli's adventures, about her life with Lupa, their talo, and the Others!
May 11, 2026
Although I am ever so slightly older than the target readership, I found this an enthralling, exciting follow-up to Wolf Road. The story is so well written that you feel as if you are tagging along with Tuuli and Lupa on their adventure. I could see it working very well as a Studio Ghibli-style animation. I hope there will be another book and look forward to it.
May 5, 2026
Um, 3 stars feels a bit brutal but. I was happily reading away, the plot was builfing and everything was coming together to carry the narrative forward, but it ended. Suddenly. Just like that, finished. And I was left hanging.
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April 25, 2025I LOVED this book just as much as the first one.
July 24, 2025
Tuuli again
Really enjoying this series so far.
Hopefully a third book won't be too long coming. A really well thought out, historically accurate series.
Really enjoying this series so far.
Hopefully a third book won't be too long coming. A really well thought out, historically accurate series.
January 13, 2026
good bit of storytelling
January 17, 2026
I didn't think it was as good as the first book, but I love the way Tuuli and Lupa have grown throughout both books and the friends she makes on the way.
March 7, 2025
I found this book a little slow to get going, and only really started to enjoy it about halfway through. It probably didn't help that I couldn't remember what had happened in the first book.
However, it improved greatly about halfway through and became quite a bit more exciting and interesting to read. The description of the landscape and the harsh environments that the characters were having to deal with were especially good.
However, it improved greatly about halfway through and became quite a bit more exciting and interesting to read. The description of the landscape and the harsh environments that the characters were having to deal with were especially good.
February 8, 2026
A solid followup. My main gripe is that the Neanderthal society is pretty similar to the Cro-Magnon society, so that world-building wise felt a bit weak.
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