Baree: The Story of a Wolf-Dog (Paperback)

~ James Oliver Curwood (Author)

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YA-- An adventure-filled, realistic novel about the first year in the life of Baree, who is torn between his wolf-half and his dog-half, and who must learn to survive and be accepted in two worlds. He is befriended by a young girl and her trapper father, whom he defends against her father's boss, the personification of evil. Curwood's excellent power of description helps readers witness the beauty of and death in nature. However, his strength is in enabling readers to empathize with Baree. The sentences are short and easy to read, making this a quality choice for reluctant readers. Concern over the success of the villain will entice them to keep reading. The heroine is almost too pure and the villain almost too evil, but it fits in this story. Sometimes it is necessary to look to the context for meaning since there are untranslated Indian and French phrases. Select this for booktalks with remedial English classes, unless teachers have already chosen it for class assignments and discussions.
- Claudia Moore, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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A timeless tale . . . Curwood captures the simplicity and beauty of Nature without becoming sentimental. -- ALA Booklist

A timeless tale…Curwood captures the simplicity and beauty of nature without becoming sentimental. -- ALA Booklist

One of the most engaging novels you will ever read. -- The Family Bookshelf

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Newmarket (September 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557041326
• ISBN-13: 978-1557041326
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #186,574 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Adventure Story, November 1, 2003

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

This review is from: Baree, the Story of a Wolf-Dog (Paperback)

This is the story of a wolf/dog named Baree. Soon after he is born, he is separated from his "parents". Baree then begins the quest of having to survive on his own in the harsh envirionment of the Canadian wilderness. As Baree grows older, he has encounters with a near sighted owl, he befriends a bear,and tries to make friends with a colony of beavers. Then Baree comes up against his most perplexing animal,.....Man! Baree quickly wants the companionship that Willow(a beautiful young woman) offers. He follows her everywhere and has a strong bond with her that cannot be broken. He will do anything to protect her, and that includes keeping her safe from her family's enemy, a evil man called the Factor of Lac Bain.
The writer of this book expertly describes the feelings and thoughts going through the mind of the young Baree, and through out the book, we root for him all through hisd triumphs and tradigies. The wilderness is described beautifully and also becomes a "character" of the story as well.
This book is well written, easy to read , and holds the readers interest all the way till the satisfying conclusion.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I FANTASTIC book, you HAVE to read it!!!!!!!!!!!, October 17, 1999

By	Anna Soens (Kenosha, WI USA) - See all my reviews

It is an exciting and interesting book of a wolf-dog who isseperated from his blind wolf mother and the dreaded dog of the north,Kazan. He is only a few months old and has to learn how to survive with only the help of his instincs. He later meets a young girl named Nepeese and her father Pierre. He then needs to learn to trust and love as he never has before. It is a wonderful book that will keep you hooked just after the firt few pages.You have to read this book!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you don't have it get it now!!!!!!! If you haven't read it, read it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was beautifully written., October 24, 1999

By A Customer

I thought this book was wonderful. It should be up there with the best of them, like Jack London's "Call of the Wild". It tells the story of a wolf cub seperated from its mother, and the adventures in the wilderness it encounters. It has very descriptive details and shows us all the true meaning of love and devotion.