Shadow of the Wolf

Oriole #3

by Gloria Whelan, Tony Meers (Illustrator)

Libby Mitchell can’t believe her luck! In 1841, her pioneer family decides to move north—near her best friend, Fawn, who lives with the Ottawa tribe. But the girls’ happiness at reuniting is short-lived. Greedy men want to cheat Fawn’s people out of their land and put all of the forest in danger. Now Libby and Fawn must think of a way to stop them—before the woods that they call home are lost forever.
 
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Genres: Historical Fiction, Native American, Childrens

80 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1997

About the author

Gloria Whelan is the best-selling author of many novels for young readers, including Homeless Bird, winner of the National Book Award; Fruitlands: Louisa May Alcott Made Perfect; Angel on the Square and its companion, The Impossible Journey; Once on This Island, winner of the Great Lakes Book Award; Farewell to the Island; and Return to the Island. She lives with her husband, Joseph, in the woods of northern Michigan.

Reviews

[Mary]

Shadow of the Wolf - Truly Enjoyable

I loved this trilogy. The true test of a good book is when you read it and you can't put the book down, but when you finish it, you don't want it to end. Every book by Gloria Whelan passes this test. I have loved the characters in Gloria Whelan's books, and I always want more. I will search for more books by Gloria Whelan. If you enjoy Michigan History, you will enjoy this trilogy. I highly recommend this book for people of all ages.

[Rae]

A cute conclusion to the trilogy. Libby and Fawn's friendship guides them through a few last challenges and they meet a wolf in the woods and a wolf of a man, a timber cruiser, with growing maturity.

Reluctant readers may not find this installment as exciting as the last, but Libby's observations as she has gone through the books should give insight into how she has grown.

[Betsy]

Chose to read this book as a read aloud to my class since it is set in the state of Michigan. Very light story with some nice glimpses of what lifestyles were like for the Ojibwe nation and the settlers of early Michigan. Not a must read but very simple and quick.

[Jen]

3 1/2 stars. The third book in the series finds the two families moved north to Lake Michigan.

[vvanyaa1234]

Fun book, a bit a lot below my age range but that’s fine.

[Cheryl]

Like the other books in the series--good story--amazing illustrations.

[Ruthie Planamenta]

Read this book to keep pace with a high reader in my class, but she didn’t end up moving levels. This is a good chapter book for young kids, dealing very lightly and simplistically with issues of loyalty, race, and land rights. I think this book is a nice conversation starter for young learners.

[Janie R.]

Gloria Whelan does her research well, her books are rich in history,though her books are fiction, they are based on true stories. I have enjoyed these three books she has written, with settings in 1840, and the early pioneers settling in Michigan, and the Indians in the area that were driven out. One family had the courage and kindness to befriend an Indian family,in need.

[Carrie]

Chose this as one of my book club book choices for the students. I enjoyed reading it and like that the main character is a girl. Good descriptions of life along Lake Michigan with the Native American Indians.

[Lori Walker]

Read for my 1st grade daughter's book report

[Tuna aung]

Finally fishend this book