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Wolf Girl #8
Welcome to Paradise: Wolf Girl #8
Wolf Girl and her trusty pack are in for a really WILD adventure!
Wolf Girl and her pack have escaped their enemies' clutches - only to find themselves in a canoe hurtling down a croc-infested river towards a terrifying waterfall!
But saving themselves from certain death is only the beginning! Soon after, the pack is marooned on a mysterious island filled with wild animals. Why does it exist? And what could it possibly have to do with Gwen's long-lost sister?
From jungle to savannah, it will be the most unlikely allies who come to their aid...
Wolf Girl and her pack have escaped their enemies' clutches - only to find themselves in a canoe hurtling down a croc-infested river towards a terrifying waterfall!
But saving themselves from certain death is only the beginning! Soon after, the pack is marooned on a mysterious island filled with wild animals. Why does it exist? And what could it possibly have to do with Gwen's long-lost sister?
From jungle to savannah, it will be the most unlikely allies who come to their aid...
- GenresChildrensMiddle Grade
176 pages, Paperback
Published November 29, 2022
23 people are currently reading
141 people want to read
About the author
Anh Do
186 books455 followersAnh Do is a comedian, artist and also one of the highest selling Australian authors of all time, with total book sales approaching 3 million.
Anh’s first book, The Happiest Refugee, is his enormously popular memoir recounting his perilous childhood journey in a tiny boat from war-torn Vietnam to Australia. The book became an instant hit and has won numerous awards including Australian Book of the Year.
Anh has since turned his attention to children’s book writing.
Weird Do is an illustrated series starring Weir (1st name), Do (2nd name), a kid with a very unfortunate name. Aimed at the 8+ market, these books have gone off the charts as national best-sellers, resulting in 14 books total and more on the way. The first Weir Do won the Australian Book Industry Award for Older Children (2014).
Other children's book series include Hotdog, the adventures of a sausage dog and also Ninja Kid, the escapades of a 10 year old Nerd who discovers he’s the world’s last ninja.
In 2019, Anh released Wolf Girl, a series about a little girl who gets lost in forest and befriends a group of dogs and an enormous Wolf who become her family. Then came Rise of the Mythix, which marks the first of a number of sagas described by Anh as ‘A superhero movie in a book’.
All of Anh Do’s books are mega bestsellers and all rate between 4-5 star averages on websites such as Goodreads and Amazon.
It’s clear that Anh is an exciting voice in literature, able to delight across age ranges and different genres with great success, and he isn’t planning to slow down any time soon.
Anh’s first book, The Happiest Refugee, is his enormously popular memoir recounting his perilous childhood journey in a tiny boat from war-torn Vietnam to Australia. The book became an instant hit and has won numerous awards including Australian Book of the Year.
Anh has since turned his attention to children’s book writing.
Weird Do is an illustrated series starring Weir (1st name), Do (2nd name), a kid with a very unfortunate name. Aimed at the 8+ market, these books have gone off the charts as national best-sellers, resulting in 14 books total and more on the way. The first Weir Do won the Australian Book Industry Award for Older Children (2014).
Other children's book series include Hotdog, the adventures of a sausage dog and also Ninja Kid, the escapades of a 10 year old Nerd who discovers he’s the world’s last ninja.
In 2019, Anh released Wolf Girl, a series about a little girl who gets lost in forest and befriends a group of dogs and an enormous Wolf who become her family. Then came Rise of the Mythix, which marks the first of a number of sagas described by Anh as ‘A superhero movie in a book’.
All of Anh Do’s books are mega bestsellers and all rate between 4-5 star averages on websites such as Goodreads and Amazon.
It’s clear that Anh is an exciting voice in literature, able to delight across age ranges and different genres with great success, and he isn’t planning to slow down any time soon.
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December 2, 2022
With a speedboat chasing Gwen and her pack, they head for the waterfall, hoping they'll make it to the bottom in one piece. As the doggies jump, Gwen wedges herself in the canoe, flying through the air. After that lucky escape, they soon find themselves on Paradise, the island that Gwen had heard her sister Jane was on at one time. But what about all these wild animals? Why are they on this small island? Is it something to do with the Collector?
As Gwen and her pack encounter a lion, a rhino, then a herd of elephants, Gwen feels woozy. Was it the wound on her hand from the monkeys? What would be the outcome for Gwen, for her pack, if she's unable to continue to lead them?
Welcome to Paradise is the 8th in the Wolf Girl series and it was fun, fast paced and entertaining. I'm enjoying Gwen's journey as she searches for her parents and sister, finding many adventures along the way. Recommended.
With thanks to Allen & Unwin AU for my ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
As Gwen and her pack encounter a lion, a rhino, then a herd of elephants, Gwen feels woozy. Was it the wound on her hand from the monkeys? What would be the outcome for Gwen, for her pack, if she's unable to continue to lead them?
Welcome to Paradise is the 8th in the Wolf Girl series and it was fun, fast paced and entertaining. I'm enjoying Gwen's journey as she searches for her parents and sister, finding many adventures along the way. Recommended.
With thanks to Allen & Unwin AU for my ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
November 6, 2024
Wolf girl lost on an island full of awesome animals.
December 29, 2022
Gwen is fleeing the Hornet soldiers that have been sent to capture her and all of her doggy crew. There is Brutus, Pirate, Nosey, her wolf Sunrise, and a chihuahua called Tiny. They are all devoted to Gwen and her search for her family.
They are now on an island full of animals far from where they should be. Wolf Girl and her pack see beautiful parrots and wild African animals on their journey including cheeky monkeys who are after their lunch!
It seems that despite all the dangerous things they’ve faced, these monkeys pose the biggest threat. Wolf Girl suddenly needs her pack to look out for her for a change. When all is well again, they’re back on track to searching for Gwen’s sister or any sign of her. Word that her sister might be working with the enemy is unwelcome news.
No. 8 in this fast-paced animal-action series, Wolf Girl meets more of The Collector’s collection. This time it’s African animals far from their natural home, living on an island.
The danger is close at hand, even when not expected and Wolf Girl’s life is at more risk than ever before. Learning that her sister might not be who she remembered is even more troubling.
Wolf Girl escapes well armed soldiers again and again, using her smarts and courage, making this episode a thrilling and satisfying read.
They are now on an island full of animals far from where they should be. Wolf Girl and her pack see beautiful parrots and wild African animals on their journey including cheeky monkeys who are after their lunch!
It seems that despite all the dangerous things they’ve faced, these monkeys pose the biggest threat. Wolf Girl suddenly needs her pack to look out for her for a change. When all is well again, they’re back on track to searching for Gwen’s sister or any sign of her. Word that her sister might be working with the enemy is unwelcome news.
No. 8 in this fast-paced animal-action series, Wolf Girl meets more of The Collector’s collection. This time it’s African animals far from their natural home, living on an island.
The danger is close at hand, even when not expected and Wolf Girl’s life is at more risk than ever before. Learning that her sister might not be who she remembered is even more troubling.
Wolf Girl escapes well armed soldiers again and again, using her smarts and courage, making this episode a thrilling and satisfying read.
December 12, 2024
This was what I'm coming to think of as another unnecessary "filler" story where the plot does not advance in any way. Gwen and the pack take a canoe down river to Paradise Island, followed by Hornets (guards of the Northern Kingdom), have encounters with animals, find out that her sister was on the island doing some kind of training (apparently not as a prisoner) and then depart.
For the last couple of books there has been a bonus story at the end which shows a time (not clear when) that Gwen and the pack met Amber (Skydragon) and worked together to escape the Braxan soldiers. That story ends after several 'to be continued' instalments in this book.
I am starting to wonder how many Wolf Girl books are planned, considering how slowly the plot is advancing. Is this going to be a series of 15 or are we looking at something like 64 like the Animorphs series?
For the last couple of books there has been a bonus story at the end which shows a time (not clear when) that Gwen and the pack met Amber (Skydragon) and worked together to escape the Braxan soldiers. That story ends after several 'to be continued' instalments in this book.
I am starting to wonder how many Wolf Girl books are planned, considering how slowly the plot is advancing. Is this going to be a series of 15 or are we looking at something like 64 like the Animorphs series?
March 21, 2023
Pretty good storyline. I Recommend this book to people who are young but are beginning to like chapter books. Back when I started this series, I was around 10 years of age, and back then it was perfect for me. I am quite fond of these books and will continue to read them because of the storyline, but as I age these books are quite short and do not take long to finish.
December 6, 2023
*3.5 stars*
One of my favourites so far in the series, I really loved the way this book opened on the action and kept it up throughout. The only thing is that I do wish there was a little bit more explanation about the situation and what it happening in the world, but that might not matter to the actual target audience.
One of my favourites so far in the series, I really loved the way this book opened on the action and kept it up throughout. The only thing is that I do wish there was a little bit more explanation about the situation and what it happening in the world, but that might not matter to the actual target audience.
January 5, 2023
This book is heartbreaking but also action packed, adventure and tragedy I don't know how these authors do it
January 26, 2023
Enjoyed that one. I love for Tiny and Pirate.
July 8, 2023
This book is my favourite Wolf Girl book so far. My favourite part was when Jane helped Gwen when she had hurt her hand.
September 25, 2023
I loved reading this book
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May 28, 2024
Loving Wolf Girl. Although starting to wonder will she ever find her family again. Book 8 and she still hasnt lol.
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October 14, 2024
Fun, full of adventure and left you wanting more
January 10, 2025
My 9yo daughter enjoyed the plot twists and the humour
September 17, 2025
My 11 year old has enjoyed coming back to Wolf Girl.
February 12, 2023
I just eat these books up. Ily Gwen 😭.
December 12, 2022
🐺Well when a story begins with riding in a canoe through a crocodile-infested river being chased by people in a speedboat while heading toward a waterfall, then you know you are in for a good time!
👧🏽I was so glad to keep on reading after such an epic beginning to find that the rest of the book was just as amazing and enjoyable! Anh Do has done it again with the next part of the beloved Wolf Girl series.
🐺The mystery of Gwen’s lost sister deepens as her connection to ‘Paradise’ is uncovered. Full of action and a range of beautiful animals, you will find yourself reading on and on until the very end of this adventure. Some familiar ‘bad guys’ are back in this adventure and they surely give Gwen a hard time as she tries to escape their clutches.
👧🏽I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am sure anyone would! Recommend for anyone aged 8 onwards.
🧠Teaching Point:
PREDICTING - This book is full of some great events. It would be a wonderful book to use to support teaching the reading skill of predicting. Students will be able to use their prior knowledge and evidence to support making predictions about what might happen next.
👧🏽I was so glad to keep on reading after such an epic beginning to find that the rest of the book was just as amazing and enjoyable! Anh Do has done it again with the next part of the beloved Wolf Girl series.
🐺The mystery of Gwen’s lost sister deepens as her connection to ‘Paradise’ is uncovered. Full of action and a range of beautiful animals, you will find yourself reading on and on until the very end of this adventure. Some familiar ‘bad guys’ are back in this adventure and they surely give Gwen a hard time as she tries to escape their clutches.
👧🏽I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am sure anyone would! Recommend for anyone aged 8 onwards.
🧠Teaching Point:
PREDICTING - This book is full of some great events. It would be a wonderful book to use to support teaching the reading skill of predicting. Students will be able to use their prior knowledge and evidence to support making predictions about what might happen next.
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