Lone Wolf
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021
220
Novel • Fiction
Northern Minnesota • Contemporary
2021
Middle grade
10-14 years
680L
In Lone Wolf by Kristine L. Franklin, eleven-year-old Perry Dubois and his father live a quiet, isolated life in the Minnesota woods after Perry's mother left and his sister died. Perry struggles with bottled-up emotions until he befriends Willow from the nearby Pestalozzi family, who help him confront his feelings, leading to a reconnection with his mother and a deepened bond with his father.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Emotional
Mysterious
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Kristine L. Franklin's Lone Wolf has received commendation for its captivating narrative and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the vivid depiction of wilderness and themes of family and survival. However, some critique the pacing as occasionally slow. Overall, it is seen as a compelling read that balances emotional depth with keen storytelling.
A reader who would enjoy Lone Wolf by Kristine L. Franklin is likely a tween to teen who appreciates emotionally rich, coming-of-age stories. Fans of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen or Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson would find similar themes of self-discovery and resilience in this novel.
126 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
220
Novel • Fiction
Northern Minnesota • Contemporary
2021
Middle grade
10-14 years
680L
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