The Wolves Are Back

Two renowned children's book creators teamed up to make this stirring picture book that tells the story of how, over a century, wolves were persecuted in the United States and nearly became extinct. Gradually reintroduced, they are thriving again in the West, much to the benefit of the ecosystem. This book will teach a new generation to appreciate the grace, dignity, and value of wolves as it promotes awareness of the environment's delicate balance. Paired with gorgeous paintings by landscape artist Wendell Minor, Jean Craighead George's engaging text will inspire people of all ages to care about the protection of endangered species.

Author: Jean Craighead George
Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
Published: 05/01/2008
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.30h x 11.24w x 0.37d
ISBN: 9780525479475
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 120562 / Wolves Are Back


Award: Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - Recommended
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee
Award: Connecticut Book Awards - Finalist
Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee
Award: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2008 pg. 247
School Library Journal 03/01/2008 pg. 184
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2008 pg. 337
Booklist 04/01/2008 pg. 49
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 - Superior,Well Above Average
Science Books & Films 01/01/2009 pg. 37
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 397 - Superior,Well Above Average
Science 12/05/2008 pg. 1469

About the Author
Jean Craighead George was the preeminent nature writer for children. She is the author of My Side of the Mountain and Julie of the Wolves, and her work spanned 50 years. She died in May 2012 at age 93.

After completing his studies at the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, Wendell Minor began creating original designs for book publishers in New York City. He has created jacket illustrations for more than 2000 books, and has illustrated dozens of books for children, including America The Beautiful and Yankee Doodle America. He lives in Connecticut.