Julie's Wolf Pack (Julie of the Wolves) (Paperback)

by Jean Craighead George (Author) "The wolves of the Avalik River ran in and out among the musk oxen..." (more)
Key Phrases: licked cheeks, whelping den, alpha male wolf, Raw Bones, Sweet Fur Amy, Ice Blink (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Keeping the focus on the wolves introduced in her Newbery-winning Julie of the Wolves, George writes "with astounding intimacy" and "complete command" of the animal world, said PW in a starred review. Ages 10-up.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 5-8. Drawing upon her knowledge of wolf behavior, Eskimo culture, and Alaska, George continues the story of Kapu, the splendid male pup Julie nursed back to life in Julie of the Wolves (HarperCollins, 1972). This third adventure chronicles six years in the life of Kapu and his pack family. The animals are convincingly depicted with such respect and affection that readers will feel as though they too are in the wild rooting for the pack in times of famine, admiring Sweet Fur Amy whose unusual leadership abilities enable her to become an Alpha female, and feeling anger when Kapu is captured for research. The book is divided into three parts that suit the episodic plotting style; the strongest segment occurs in the middle when a lone female infected with rabies joins the pack, threatening the lives of its members. The writing is laden with natural descriptions and keen observations, some of which interrupt the story's flow, but this rich detail is also the book's strength. The perspective of the wolves is effectively maintained, but their encounters with hunters, veterinarians, and government researchers provide a framework for the different factions that must learn to coexist if this resilient yet fragile species is to survive. Those who have enjoyed Julie's story thus far will want to read this latest encounter in which she grows up, attends college, and comes full circle back to the tundra, this time to study her beloved wolves with her new husband, Peter Sugluk.?Caroline Ward, Nassau Library System, Uniondale, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (February 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064407217
• ISBN-13: 978-0064407212
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #132,399 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best of the trilogy, September 8, 2003

By	Michael H. Griffin Jr. "mikey" (Richmond, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is the continuing saga of the wolf pack we first met in Julie of the Wolves. Unlike the other two, this book focuses on the wolves mainly, and their extended family. For this reason I feel it was a stronger effort than the others, which were very good in their own right. This book just gives the reader such a satisfing finish to the saga making it a must read. For the most satifaction, read the first others first, and I gaurntee, this book will very satisfing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wolf Life, January 11, 2002

A Kid's Review

Julie's Wolf Pack, by Jean Craighead George, is a well-written, detailed story about a wolf pack's adventurous life throughout the tundra. This is an excellent book because the author writes with great detail about every aspect of an ordinary wolf pack, while including an interesting story about the danger that wolves face in their lifetime. This publication is about the many hardships that the Avalic wolf pack faces including being hunted by hunters, scoured by doctors for good reason, surviving with all of the other deadly animals, and much more. But what happens when Kapu, the Avalics alpha-male is abducted by outsiders to the wolves? Will Kapu survive? And what will the hopeless pack do without him?

This book is being recommended because of the superb detail in this story, and the point of view of this book. This book is in the perspective of the wolves, as if one is with the wolves or even is one of the wolves when reading the book. This allows the reader to understand the situation of the wolves better, whether it is danger, hunger, or even love. The incredible detail in this story is shown often throughout the book. When Raw Bones, a rebellious member of the Avalics tries to overcome the alpha-male Kapu, the facial expressions, feelings, and actions are brought out so well that it puts a clear picture of what's going on in the reader's mind. The wolves' appearance before and after the skirmish, and at other times in the book are also conveyed perfectly. This is an outstanding book because of the way certain things are described, and the wolf point of view to help the reader understand exactly what's happening in the book.

Some people might not find this book so great because they think that books about animals are boring. This is not a good enough reason why not to read this book because even if someone doesn't like animal stories, the plot is so brilliant that that it wouldn't matter. The story creates a thriller that the reader can't put down because of how well this book is put together. This recommendation is influenced by the exceedingly well-written words by George, and the perspective of the book, which makes a fascinating book worth reading.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling, November 27, 2008

By	Steven R. McEvoy "MCWPP" (Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Julie's Wolf Pack (Julie of the Wolves) (Library Binding)

Though this was a third book in a series, it was a wonderful read as a stand- alone novel. It is about an older girl who had lived with a wolf pack for seven months when she was lost in the Alaskan tundra.

This is the story of Kapu, Julie's half brother in the pack and his reestablishing the pack after the loss of his father.

It is also the coming of age love story of Julie and Peter and their desire to live as their ancestors did back out on the tundra.