Howl - (Wild Place Adventure) by Karen Hood-Caddy (Paperback)

About the Book

Can a 12-year-old make a difference for animals? After moving to a rural town, Robin is depressed. But after saving her pregnant dog from a frozen lake, she begins rescuing wild animals. Soon she's running an illegal animal shelter, and when she's found out, the town tries to shut her down, but she mounts a campaign to save her shelter.

Book Synopsis

Can a 12-year-old make a difference for animals? After moving to a rural town, Robin is depressed. But after saving her pregnant dog from a frozen lake, she begins rescuing wild animals. Soon she's running an illegal animal shelter, and when she's found out, the town tries to shut her down, but she mounts a campaign to save her shelter.

Review Quotes

Hood-Caddy has created a believable scenario involving contemporary kids who do their best to deal with real-world problems... Give this satisfying and ultimately uplifting story to fans of Robin Stevenson's "Liars and Fools" (2010) or Kit Pearson's "A Perfect Gentle Knight" (2007).

Hood-Caddy's previous titles for adults focused on strong female protagonists against a backdrop of environmental issues, and Howl delivers a similar package, introducing young readers to a broad spectrum of ecology, animal rights, and political activism."

More than just an engaging story of a young girl growing back into strength after trauma, Howl presents the reader with a map both psychologically and logistically of how young people can grow towards maturity and efficacy within their world.

About the Author

Karen Hood-Caddy began her career in Toronto, then moved to Scotland, where she lived for seven years, leading workshops in meditation and self-empowerment. She has travelled throughout India, Greece, Central Europe, Ireland, Morocco, and the United States, and her travels have proven to be important influences in her writing. Her previous novels include Tree Fever, Flying Lessons, and The Wisdom of Water. She now lives in Bracebridge, Ontario.