Wolf - by Valerie Hobbs (Paperback)

About the Book

In this companion novel to "Sheep, " Jack has found a home and a purpose on a farm, keeping a flock of sheep safe from coyotes and training pups to do the same. But now he and his boy, Luke, must face a rabid wolf that threatens them all.

Book Synopsis

Jack has finally found a home and a purpose on a farm, where he keeps a flock of sheep safe from coyotes and helps train young pups to do the same. But when two sheep disappear in broad daylight, Jack doesn't know what happened to them. Was it his fault? Is he just getting too old for this job? Still, he's determined not to disappoint his boy, Luke, who thinks that Jack is the smartest and fastest dog around. Then Jack and Luke discover that the animal threatening their farm is far more dangerous than any coyote: it's a rabid wolf. Jack knows that he must gather the courage and strength to protect the ones he loves most--but can an old dog learn new tricks?

Wolf, the heartwarming sequel to Sheep, also stands on its own as another classic dog story from Valerie Hobbs.

Review Quotes

"Dog owners all know how smart their pets are; readers will lap up Jack's tale and beg for more." --Kirkus Reviews

"This triumphant and satisfying sequel to Sheep (Farrar, 2006) is sure to excite readers." --School Library Journal

"The classic foundling story is beautifully told in the dog's simple, first-person voice." --Booklist on Sheep

"Believable and satisfying. It's a winner." --School Library Journal on Sheep

"The attitude that carries Jack through adventure after adventure . . . will win readers over and keep them rooting for him all the way." --Kirkus Reviews on Sheep

"Children who love animal stories will delight in this first person--or should I say first-dog?--tale." --Entertainment Weekly on Sheep

"Hobbs portrays the ups and downs of life both humorously and sensitively as seen and felt by a very special border collie; a story that young readers will remember as a journey of the heart." --Signal on Sheep

About the Author

Valerie Hobbs is the author of Sheep, Defiance, and several other middle grade and young adult novels. She is known for her finely tuned realism and memorable characters. She lives in Santa Barbara, California.