Description
This four-book paperback boxed set includes Rosanne Parry's bestselling ';Voice of the Wilderness' novels, A Wolf Called Wander, A Whale of the Wild, A Horse Named Sky, and A Wolf Called Fire. An ideal gift for young readers who love action-packed animal survival stories.
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Rosanne Parry weaves meticulous research with thrilling narratives to give voice to the wilderness in the four bestselling books in this paperback boxed set.
A Wolf Called Wander is inspired by the true story of a remarkable wolf named OR-7. The novel follows Swift, a young wolf cub, who is separated from his family when a rival pack attacks. Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal winner and author of The One and Only Ivan, called A Wolf Called Wander a ';dazzling tour de force.'
A Whale of the Wild is inspired by the Orca pods of Puget Sound and stars Vega, a young whale. After a devastating earthquake and tsunami, Vega must use every skill she has learned to lead her brother back to their pod. A Whale of the Wild was praised as a ';spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure' in a Booklist starred review.
A Horse Named Sky follows the journey of a young, wild mustang named Sky who must find his way across treacherous terrain to reunite with his family after being captured for the Pony Express. Horn Book called A Horse Named Sky ';engrossing and fast-paced.'
A Wolf Called Fire tells the story of a wolf named Warm. Warm is not the strongest or biggest in his pack, but when he needs it most, he finds within himself the heart of a true leader. Booklist praises A Wolf Called Fire as ';another winner from a proven author.'
- Each Voice of the Wilderness novel contains:
- Spectacular black-and-white illustrations throughout
- A map of the protagonist's journey
- Information about the real-life animals who inspired each story
- Detailed descriptions of the habitats, flora, and fauna mentioned in the book
- Resources for young readers who want to learn more