Malin and the Wolf Children
Malin and the Wolf Children by Skadi Winter is a historical fiction novel published by Author House on December 29, 2014. This edition spans 162 pages and is presented in English. Set in Germany in 1945, the story follows a young girl named Malin as she navigates a vast forest during the turmoil of post-war conflict. With the countryside ravaged by the final clashes of retreating and advancing troops, Malin is determined to head east in search of her family as winter approaches.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of survival and companionship amidst chaos. As Malin embarks on her journey, she encounters a group of Wolf Children—orphans who have become feral in the harsh conditions of the forest. The presence of Lubina, a mysterious young woman accompanying the children, raises questions of trust and safety. The tale unfolds against a backdrop rich in ancient wisdom, forest spirits, and superstitions, offering a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships during a time of great uncertainty.
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Germany 1945. A young girl finds herself alone in a vast forest, amid post-war turmoil. As the countryside is ravaged by the final clashes of retreating and advancing troops, Malin has one thought in mind: She must head east, to find her family. Winter is approaching and, as she begins the long trek, she encounters a group of Wolf Children, the orphans of Germany parents killed in the war. They have gone feral in the forest, scavenging for food and shelter in sub-zero conditions with barely enough clothes to protect them from the snow and ice. But who is Lubina, the strange young woman who accompanies a group of these children? Is she to be trusted? Many dangers, fears, loves and obsessions will both bind and divide them until journey’s end. This is the second of Skadi Winter’s atmospheric and mysterious tales, set in the deep countryside of post-war Germany, amid a culture of ancient wisdom, the world of forest spirits, gods and superstitions.
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