Book Review of The Wolf Cub
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The Wolf Cub
Written by Alison Bellringer
Ages: 8+ | 68 Pages
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers (2024) | ISBN-13: 9781035837021
What to Expect: Friendship, animals, nature, and poverty.
Reminiscent of old fairy tales, The Wolf Cub is about trust, nurturing, and caring for those around us.
Lewis spends a lot of his time in the woods, entertaining himself by chatting to the animals of the forest while his seamstress mother struggles to make ends meet. Whether it’s the squirrels, the rabbits, the birds, or the mice, all the animals gather around to chat when Lewis settles himself down by the watering hole. Then, one day, a different sort of animal stops at the watering hole—a wolf! It’s a mother wolf, and she is hurt—and to Lewis’ surprise, she seems to want him to look after her cub. For Lewis, it’s like a dream come true—a special companion to spend his lonely days with. But Lewis’ mother is not so sure—what will happen when the cub grows up?
A kind, sensitive, and curious protagonist, Lewis is the perfect hero for a story about animal friendships. Although the narrative is broken into chapters, the story is short and straightforward, easy for readers new to chapter-book reading to follow along with and has plenty of challenging vocabulary to help them build their literacy skills. Most importantly, the story models kindness and acceptance on every page, assisting readers to imagine a world in which real-life problems can have happy—and even magical—endings.
The Wolf Cub is a gentle, sweet story about friendship and kindness, great for teaching readers about community and care.
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About the Author
Alison Bellringer has been writing short stories to share with friends and family for many years. She always enjoys exploring her creativity when putting pen to paper, and she is excited to have the opportunity to share her love of writing with others.
Alison loves spending time with her pet dog—a Labrador x Huntaway called Smoky—teaching her tricks and taking her for walks. She lives in a small town in New Zealand near many beautiful parks and beaches. Alison has been playing trombone since about 2010 and euphonium since mid-2019, and she always likes getting together with a few friends to ‘make a joyful noise’. She also enjoys a bit of photography when she gets the chance, especially if it involves taking pictures of sunsets.
For more information, visit: https://alisonbellringer.ampbk.com/
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