Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Promise of the Wolves by Dorothy Hearst


This is one adult novel that could have been published for a junior high audience. I really can't believe it isn't being sold as YA. Kaala is a mixed breed wolf who barely survives childhood because of her heritage. Her mother is banished and Kaala is forced to be strong to proof her worth. The wolf leader distrusts her because of the prophecy that says that a wolf with a moon on its chest would make or break the wolves. Kaala saves the life of a human girl (uh-oh) and messes up everything. Wolves aren't supposed to befriend humans, right? But sometimes rules are meant to be broken.

If you're going to read an animal fantasy, read Fire Bringer about deer. I think it's better. But this is entertaining and easy to read.

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