Wild Wolf

by Fiona French

When Bravest Warrior is refused as a suitor by beautiful Proud Girl his heart turns to anger. In revenge he makes Ice Man, who leads Proud Girl into great danger. But Wild Wolf, guardian spirit, is watching. Can he rescue Proud Girl and could pride and anger turn to forgiveness and love? Inspired by a traditional Algonquin tale, this powerful story, decorated with bold, brightly coloured paintings based on First Nation costume and beadwork, is by an internationally celebrated artist, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. A magical tale, magnificently illustrated, about pride and forgiveness, adapted from a legend told by the Algonquin people of North America.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

Published March 5, 2016

Reviews

[Hilary · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars Inspired by a traditional Algonquin tale this story uses colourful paintings based on the First Nations artwork. The story was okay, a tale about being proud, revenge and then feeling bad for wanting revenge. The artwork was enjoyable.

[Rod Brown · Rating 2 out of 5]

This retelling of an Algonquin folktale -- with a "different and happier ending" provided by the English adapter -- is about a tribal leader who gets revenge on another tribal leader's daughter who rudely spurns his wedding proposal. It's an odd story about a proud and petty man and a proud and petty woman being mean to each other until a wolf intervenes.

Interesting art, but the story has that sort of vague and stiff tone that oral stories can have when written down.

From the indicia: "Wild Wolf is inspired by a folktale called 'Moowis' from the Algonquin people of Canada and North-West USA. A version of this story called, 'The Snow Husband,' can be found in North American Indians by Lewis Spence."

[Paul Graham Terpstra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice tale about kindness being shown to others. Nice illustration style and use of colour.

[Elisabeth Ensor · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was so so overall, wanted it to be better and more inviting