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The Five Wolves - by  Peter McCarty (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

The Five Wolves - by Peter McCarty (Hardcover)

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  • Part epic picture book, part graphic novel, The Five Wolves defies genres.
  • 288 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels

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About the Book



"Across oceans, through fields, and down tunnels, five daring wolves traverse the planet in search of wonders to draw and paint. All the while, a disembodied narrator spins the tale of their absurdist adventure and asks big questions. What is art? And who does it belong to?"--Provided by publisher.



Book Synopsis



Part epic picture book, part graphic novel, The Five Wolves defies genres. With intricate ink work and meticulous hand-lettering, Peter McCarty has crafted a dazzling reading experience. The Five Wolves is an entrancing journey and a testament to the power of art and artists.

Across oceans, through fields, and down tunnels, five daring wolves traverse the planet in search of wonders to draw and paint. All the while, a disembodied narrator spins the tale of their absurdist adventure and asks big questions. What is art? And who does it belong to?

In The Five Wolves, beloved picture book author and Caldecott Honor recipient Peter McCarty breaks new ground. This monumental graphic saga is perfect for fans of Shaun Tan and Brian Selznick!

"Striking and provocative." --Kirkus, starred review

"...a compelling examination of life, art, and the fantastical oddities inherent in both." --Publisher's Weekly, starred review

"McCarty drastically intensifies the interplay between images and words by presenting all of the text in densely packed blocks akin to word clouds, mixing phrases with numbers and tiny drawings to bombard the reader with visual information. These blocks feel like a literalization of the idiom 'a picture says a thousand words.'"--The AV Club



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A Kirkus Best Book of the Year

"A wonderland of visual stimulation and philosophical rumination." --Kirkus, starred review

"Increasingly dreamlike sequences culminate in a compelling examination of life, art, and the fantastical oddities inherent in both." --Publisher's Weekly, starred review

"Striking and provocative... This utterly original book respects its readers, asking them to display patience, have comfort with ambiguity and rereading, and exercise the ability to construct meaning." --Kirkus, starred review

"With echoes of Sendak, Selznick, Shaun Tan, even Monty Python, this gloriously absurdist tale is still unmistakably McCarty's own." --Kirkus, starred review




About the Author



Peter McCarty is the author and illustrator of Little Bunny on the Move, Moon Plane, Jeremy Draws a Monster, and Hondo and Fabian, for which he won a Caldecott Honor. He lives with his wife in Upstate New York.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 10.3 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-14 Years
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Publisher: First Second
Theme: Fantasy
Format: Hardcover
Author: Peter McCarty
Language: English
Street Date: October 14, 2025
TCIN: 94265333
UPC: 9781250170620
Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-7621
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.2 inches length x 10.3 inches width x 8.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.4 pounds
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Q: How many pages does the book contain?

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  • A: The book is intended for readers aged 9 to 14 years.

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Q: Who illustrated The Five Wolves?

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  • A: The book is illustrated by Peter McCarty, who is also the author.

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