Shadow of the Wolf
Shadow of the Wolf by Gloria Whelan, published by Random House Children’s Books in 1997, is a 78-page work written in English. This story follows Libby Mitchell and her family as they leave the crowded woods of southern Michigan to settle by Lake Michigan, near the Indian camp of Libby’s friend, Fawn. As they adapt to their new surroundings, Libby and Fawn discover that unscrupulous individuals are attempting to take advantage of the Native American community, prompting the girls to devise a plan to protect their friends and the wildlife of the forest.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of action and adventure with historical elements set in the 19th century United States. The story explores the bond between the girls and their determination to safeguard their home against greed. Shadow of the Wolf is part of Gloria Whelan’s American history trilogy, offering insights into the challenges faced by both people and animals during this period.
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The woods of southern Michigan are getting corwded, so Libby Mitchell and her family load up their covered wagon and move north. They settle on the shores of Lake Michigan–right next to the Indian camp where Libby’s friend Fawn lives! But Libby and Fawn soon find out that greedy men are trying to cheat the Indians out of their land. Now the girls must think of a way to stop them–before the people and animals who call the forest their home lose it forever. This poignant, beautifully-told story concludes Gloria Whelan’s American history trilogy. “Publishers Weekly” gave a starred review to the second title, “Night of the Full Moon,” calling it a “satisfying chapter book…as captivating as any in the “Little House” series.”
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