Journey
Based on the True Story of OR7, the Most Famous Wolf in the West
By Emma Bland Smith | Publisher: Sasquatch Books
About the book
“Captivating and heartwarming…Animal lovers will howl with joy.”
—Red Tricycle
This beautiful picture book follows the journey of a young gray wolf who garnered nationwide attention when he became the first wild wolf in California in almost a century.
Using facts recorded by Fish & Wildlife scientists, author Emma Bland Smith imagines the wolf’s experiences in close detail as he makes an epic 2,000-mile trek over three years time. The wolf’s story is interwoven with the perspective of a young girl who follows his trek through the media. As she learns more about wolves and their relationships with humans, she becomes determined to find a way to keep him safe by making him a wolf that is too famous to harm.
\"A young girl follows the wolf’s journey and, along the way, learns about issues around the re-introduction of wolves. It’s an opportunity to engage young readers beyond the story.\"
—Herald Net
Editions of Journey
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781632170651
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781632173379
Read an Excerpt
“Captivating and heartwarming…Animal lovers will howl with joy.”
—Red Tricycle
This beautiful picture book follows the journey of a young gray wolf who garnered nationwide attention when he became the first wild wolf in California in almost a century.
Using facts recorded by Fish & Wildlife scientists, author Emma Bland Smith imagines the wolf’s experiences in close detail as he makes an epic 2,000-mile trek over three years time. The wolf’s story is interwoven with the perspective of a young girl who follows his trek through the media. As she learns more about wolves and their relationships with humans, she becomes determined to find a way to keep him safe by making him a wolf that is too famous to harm.
\"A young girl follows the wolf’s journey and, along the way, learns about issues around the re-introduction of wolves. It’s an opportunity to engage young readers beyond the story.\"
—Herald Net
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Journey about?
“Captivating and heartwarming…Animal lovers will howl with joy.”
—Red Tricycle
This beautiful picture book follows the journey of a young gray wolf who garnered nationwide attention when he became the first wild wolf in California in almost a century.
Using facts recorded by Fish & Wildlife scientists, author Emma Bland Smith imagines the wolf’s experiences in close detail as he makes an epic 2,000-mile trek over three years time. The wolf’s story is interwoven with the perspective of a young girl who follows his trek through the media. As she learns more about wolves and their relationships with humans, she becomes determined to find a way to keep him safe by making him a wolf that is too famous to harm.
\"A young girl follows the wolf’s journey and, along the way, learns about issues around the re-introduction of wolves. It’s an opportunity to engage young readers beyond the story.\"
—Herald Net
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Journey?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Where can I read a sample of Journey?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781632170651
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Journey?
Emma Bland Smith
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Journey is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781632170651) and paperback(ISBN 9781632173379)
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