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The Oldenglen Chronicles #3
Rogue Wolf
The forgotten forest of Oldenglen, tucked in the foothills of southern Oregon, is forgotten no longer. A rogue wolf pack and its ruthless leader have claimed it as their territory, threatening forever the balance of life in the magical glen.
In this third book in the The Oldenglen Chronicles middle-grade fantasy series, schoolboy Jax feels the lure of the pack. The wild wolf within him—born of a nip his father received as a boy, then passed through his genes to Jax—strains to run with the invaders. But loyal to the glen, he and best friend Sarah plead with the woodfolk to fight back and summon the Far Glen wolf pack—whose bloodline owes the glen a debt from long ago—to oust the raiders.
Wolf is pitted against wolf when the Far Glen pack answers the woodfolk’s plea for help. But a far deadlier peril awaits. The rogue pack’s hunting of livestock on farms around the glen has drawn the eye of state and federal wildlife agents. When they surround the glen to cull the rogue wolves, both packs are trapped within its tall stone cliffs. With the lethal cordon drawing tight, Jax and Sarah desperately maneuver to save the wolves they love and keep hidden the secrets of the glen.
In this third book in the The Oldenglen Chronicles middle-grade fantasy series, schoolboy Jax feels the lure of the pack. The wild wolf within him—born of a nip his father received as a boy, then passed through his genes to Jax—strains to run with the invaders. But loyal to the glen, he and best friend Sarah plead with the woodfolk to fight back and summon the Far Glen wolf pack—whose bloodline owes the glen a debt from long ago—to oust the raiders.
Wolf is pitted against wolf when the Far Glen pack answers the woodfolk’s plea for help. But a far deadlier peril awaits. The rogue pack’s hunting of livestock on farms around the glen has drawn the eye of state and federal wildlife agents. When they surround the glen to cull the rogue wolves, both packs are trapped within its tall stone cliffs. With the lethal cordon drawing tight, Jax and Sarah desperately maneuver to save the wolves they love and keep hidden the secrets of the glen.
384 pages, Paperback
Published April 25, 2017
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August 9, 2017
A WISHING SHELF BOOK REVIEW
8th August, 2017
TITLE: Rogue Wolf
AUTHOR: Robin Mason
Star Rating: 4.5
‘A top-class, fantasy adventure – with a wolfish bite!’ Wishing Shelf
REVIEW
I very much enjoyed this children’s novel by Robin Mason. It ticks almost every box for a ‘good fantasy children’s book’: a strong hero, a thoroughly exciting adventure and a light, accessible writing style.
Let’s start with pacing, a very important aspect of any adventure book. Well, this has it; lots of it. There’s plenty happening and, most importantly, it is happening to plenty of interesting characters. I see the book is primarily for 8 – 12 year olds. But, I think, perhaps, 8 years olds would find it rather challenging. Personally, I suspect any 10 – 14 year olds, boys and girls, would find this story thoroughly absorbing.
All in all, the writing style is perfect for a children’s adventure novel. It has plenty of speech, short paragraphs and short chapters. Best of all, it’s not full of adverbs – which can kill any story – and the author knows when to ‘get things moving’. The author is particularly good at describing setting and character. Whether he’s describing Oldenglen woods or the hero, Jax, he cleverly sticks to telling the reader what is interesting, not what’s not. As a result, the setting is vivid, the characters almost jumping off the page.
He also understands how important it is not to just simply describe the setting but, rather, have the characters interact with it in a natural and unobtrusive way. Many authors seem determined to describe every silver spoon and every woollen tunic. Thankfully, this author has not fallen into that terrible trap.
Regarding the plot, a lot happens here. A rogue wolf pack has invaded the forest, and Jax and Sarah must find a way to stop them from hurting the woodfolk. They turn to the Far Glen wolf pack who, owing a debt to them, help them to battle the intruders. But, as with any good adventure story, there’s a bigger problem looming on the horizon.
To sum up, this is a gripping story. There’s an adventure, yes, but it’s not full of war and blood. It’s a story where the author seems determined that the readers get to know the characters and want to like them and maybe even be like them. The best character for me was Jax. I liked his strong will and his loyalty. I’d happily be him.
The ending is ‘BIG!’, the way children like endings to be, and the twisting plot will keep the readers guessing.
Billy Bob Buttons
A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
www.thewsa.co.uk
8th August, 2017
TITLE: Rogue Wolf
AUTHOR: Robin Mason
Star Rating: 4.5
‘A top-class, fantasy adventure – with a wolfish bite!’ Wishing Shelf
REVIEW
I very much enjoyed this children’s novel by Robin Mason. It ticks almost every box for a ‘good fantasy children’s book’: a strong hero, a thoroughly exciting adventure and a light, accessible writing style.
Let’s start with pacing, a very important aspect of any adventure book. Well, this has it; lots of it. There’s plenty happening and, most importantly, it is happening to plenty of interesting characters. I see the book is primarily for 8 – 12 year olds. But, I think, perhaps, 8 years olds would find it rather challenging. Personally, I suspect any 10 – 14 year olds, boys and girls, would find this story thoroughly absorbing.
All in all, the writing style is perfect for a children’s adventure novel. It has plenty of speech, short paragraphs and short chapters. Best of all, it’s not full of adverbs – which can kill any story – and the author knows when to ‘get things moving’. The author is particularly good at describing setting and character. Whether he’s describing Oldenglen woods or the hero, Jax, he cleverly sticks to telling the reader what is interesting, not what’s not. As a result, the setting is vivid, the characters almost jumping off the page.
He also understands how important it is not to just simply describe the setting but, rather, have the characters interact with it in a natural and unobtrusive way. Many authors seem determined to describe every silver spoon and every woollen tunic. Thankfully, this author has not fallen into that terrible trap.
Regarding the plot, a lot happens here. A rogue wolf pack has invaded the forest, and Jax and Sarah must find a way to stop them from hurting the woodfolk. They turn to the Far Glen wolf pack who, owing a debt to them, help them to battle the intruders. But, as with any good adventure story, there’s a bigger problem looming on the horizon.
To sum up, this is a gripping story. There’s an adventure, yes, but it’s not full of war and blood. It’s a story where the author seems determined that the readers get to know the characters and want to like them and maybe even be like them. The best character for me was Jax. I liked his strong will and his loyalty. I’d happily be him.
The ending is ‘BIG!’, the way children like endings to be, and the twisting plot will keep the readers guessing.
Billy Bob Buttons
A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
www.thewsa.co.uk
May 25, 2017
Reviewed by Evan Weldon (age 15) for Reader Views (05/17)
“Rogue Wolf” by Robin Mason is a book about seventh-grader Jackson and his friend Sarah. All is well in the magical glen that grants Jackson and Sarah the ability to speak with animals, until a pack of eleven wolves arrive. Jackson and Sarah know that such a large wolf pack will quickly deplete the glen’s herds of elk and deer. In order to preserve the magic of the glen, they must find a way to make the pack leave. However, Rogue, the leader of the pack, does not seem to care that he might jeopardize the glen and his pack’s own food supply, even when Jackson and Sarah bring these concerns before him. Jackson is now in a difficult position. Jackson is sympathetic to the pack’s need for territory and is loath to bring the news of a wolf pack to the authorities, knowing they will hunt and kill the wolves, but he is also faced with the possibility that the wolf pack will destroy the glen he’s come to love. How will Jackson and Sarah resolve this conundrum? Read and find out!
My favorite character is Jackson. Faced with difficult situations, Jackson always strives to find the best solution. It’s interesting to watch him develop throughout the series, going from staying indoors as much as possible to finding every excuse to visit the glen. Even during Rogue Wolf, one sees Jackson grow and mature. All the characters in Rogue Wolf are interesting and distinct. Robin Mason does a good job of developing each character individually, never overwhelming the reader with an excess of names.
However, Rogue Wolf and the series at large are not only great reads; each book addresses important environmental issues that are faced today. It is refreshing to see an author who can tell an interesting and engaging story while still conveying a vital message about the importance of environmental conservation.
I would suggest this book for all audiences. Although talking animals may seem cliché at first, the author does a fantastic job of making it new and original by tying the ability to a certain area. The animals all have fun personalities that make the book a joy to read. The plot is ever evolving as more and more threats come to light, which keeps the book interesting. Overall, “Rogue Wolf” by Robin Mason is an entrancing and enjoyable book that will draw you in and never let you out.
“Rogue Wolf” by Robin Mason is a book about seventh-grader Jackson and his friend Sarah. All is well in the magical glen that grants Jackson and Sarah the ability to speak with animals, until a pack of eleven wolves arrive. Jackson and Sarah know that such a large wolf pack will quickly deplete the glen’s herds of elk and deer. In order to preserve the magic of the glen, they must find a way to make the pack leave. However, Rogue, the leader of the pack, does not seem to care that he might jeopardize the glen and his pack’s own food supply, even when Jackson and Sarah bring these concerns before him. Jackson is now in a difficult position. Jackson is sympathetic to the pack’s need for territory and is loath to bring the news of a wolf pack to the authorities, knowing they will hunt and kill the wolves, but he is also faced with the possibility that the wolf pack will destroy the glen he’s come to love. How will Jackson and Sarah resolve this conundrum? Read and find out!
My favorite character is Jackson. Faced with difficult situations, Jackson always strives to find the best solution. It’s interesting to watch him develop throughout the series, going from staying indoors as much as possible to finding every excuse to visit the glen. Even during Rogue Wolf, one sees Jackson grow and mature. All the characters in Rogue Wolf are interesting and distinct. Robin Mason does a good job of developing each character individually, never overwhelming the reader with an excess of names.
However, Rogue Wolf and the series at large are not only great reads; each book addresses important environmental issues that are faced today. It is refreshing to see an author who can tell an interesting and engaging story while still conveying a vital message about the importance of environmental conservation.
I would suggest this book for all audiences. Although talking animals may seem cliché at first, the author does a fantastic job of making it new and original by tying the ability to a certain area. The animals all have fun personalities that make the book a joy to read. The plot is ever evolving as more and more threats come to light, which keeps the book interesting. Overall, “Rogue Wolf” by Robin Mason is an entrancing and enjoyable book that will draw you in and never let you out.
October 28, 2017
This is a very good book. If I was younger, I'd probably be giving a 5 since I usually like adult stories. This is a change for me. I did love all the animals talking and loved each animals personality. I received this book free to read and give a honest review.
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