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valerieelseswhere's review against another edition
4.0
I love Katherine Rundell's writing and while this book isn't quite as good as Rooftoppers (in my opinion), it was really good! Definitely a unique story with lovely writing and another fearful female protagonist who learns that sometimes bravery doesn't come from isolation but in allowing others into the pack.
bigbeardedbookseller's review against another edition
5.0
A girl with a red cape, a boy soldier, a boy with an axe and, of course, wolves. This magnificent re-imagining of a classic tale written by Katherine Rundell and gloriously illustrated by Gelrev Ongbico is set in the snows of revolutionary Russia.
This is the story of Feo (Feodora) who is a wolf wilder, as is her mother. Wolf wilders take wolves who were raised as pets in Tsarist Russia but are no longer wanted for one reason or another and help them to be wild once more.
A story about a young girls adventures against the cruelty and fears of people, especially people in power who want to control others through fear they instill.
Along the way Feo meets several companions and friends who help her as much as she helps them and they grow together throughout the story.
There is both humour and loss which Feo and her friends have to contend with, though the peril is set at a level to help the story line it is never so much that it overwhelms the reader.
I found the book well written and set at a pace that kept me reading until the very last page, where I was disappointed that the story had ended as I wanted to know more.
The Wolf Wilder is Waterstones Children's Book of the Month this September (2016) and I would recommend this to anyone between 8 and 80 as it is a refreshing read and has something for everyone.
This is the story of Feo (Feodora) who is a wolf wilder, as is her mother. Wolf wilders take wolves who were raised as pets in Tsarist Russia but are no longer wanted for one reason or another and help them to be wild once more.
A story about a young girls adventures against the cruelty and fears of people, especially people in power who want to control others through fear they instill.
Along the way Feo meets several companions and friends who help her as much as she helps them and they grow together throughout the story.
There is both humour and loss which Feo and her friends have to contend with, though the peril is set at a level to help the story line it is never so much that it overwhelms the reader.
I found the book well written and set at a pace that kept me reading until the very last page, where I was disappointed that the story had ended as I wanted to know more.
The Wolf Wilder is Waterstones Children's Book of the Month this September (2016) and I would recommend this to anyone between 8 and 80 as it is a refreshing read and has something for everyone.
allisonjpmiller's review against another edition
3.0
A sweet fable. The dialogue sometimes fights too much with the atmosphere instead of complementing it, but there is plenty to love about both. My main problem is how simple and straightforward Rakov's takedown (and the build-up to it) ends up being. While I appreciate Rundell's message, I didn't find any part of the book surprising or hard to predict. Still, Feo and Ilya are worthy heroes, and... wolves. You can't go far wrong.
shannonsnextchapter's review against another edition
3.0
my review can be found here https://www.instagram.com/p/BEUtFPowfqI/?taken-by=lightand_shade
booksandlemonsquash's review against another edition
4.0
A strong 4 stars for this super cute middle grade read! I have to say, when I finished it, I just hugged the book a little (got an odd look from dude next to me on the train lol 😂) as it’s so cute.
Feo and her mum are wolf wilders, and live a very rural lifestyle. Feo is young and under socialised, and very naive, which. Is both endearing and sometimes a little annoying. However, I loved her naivety and bravery. Even if she’s trusting people she really shouldn’t!
And Ilya, my little ballet dancing soldier boy 💙💙💙. Enough said there really! I also love the friends she makes along the way.
The wolves are great, with individual little traits, but they are a little unbelievably tame, especially since they’re supposed to be getting wilder.
And then there’s the premise and the villain. It’s all a little overdone to be honest. But I do love kids running off on an adventure (or rescue, in this case). And I do like a good villain, a person to properly hate. So I’m letting that slide a little.
All in, it’s a little twee and too nicely wrapped up for me, but it is middle grade, so I’ve forgiven it in favour of the lovely magical feel of the world and the writing.
Feo and her mum are wolf wilders, and live a very rural lifestyle. Feo is young and under socialised, and very naive, which. Is both endearing and sometimes a little annoying. However, I loved her naivety and bravery. Even if she’s trusting people she really shouldn’t!
And Ilya, my little ballet dancing soldier boy 💙💙💙. Enough said there really! I also love the friends she makes along the way.
The wolves are great, with individual little traits, but they are a little unbelievably tame, especially since they’re supposed to be getting wilder.
And then there’s the premise and the villain. It’s all a little overdone to be honest. But I do love kids running off on an adventure (or rescue, in this case). And I do like a good villain, a person to properly hate. So I’m letting that slide a little.
All in, it’s a little twee and too nicely wrapped up for me, but it is middle grade, so I’ve forgiven it in favour of the lovely magical feel of the world and the writing.
issed's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Such good childhood memories
melanie42's review against another edition
4.0
A compelling story of courage, nature and revolution. Twelve-year-old Feodora is a wolf wilder, teaching captive wolves to become wild again. When a corrupt general threatens her family (including her wolf friends), she sets off to rescue her mother and exact her revenge. She is aided by a growing group of other children, who come with her to fight while the adults discuss whether they should fight back or do nothing and hope to avoid further angering the general.
Beautifully written. I loved the friendship between Feodora and the wolves, who protect her and welcome Ilya into their pack.
Beautifully written. I loved the friendship between Feodora and the wolves, who protect her and welcome Ilya into their pack.
mrlockyer's review against another edition
3.0
Yeah it was okay but the plot didn't grip me as much as I hoped it would.
theravenkingx's review against another edition
3.0
Let's be honest, it's hard to ignore that eye catching cover, isn't it? I bought this book for two reasons: first was the cover, obviously, and second was the fact that this book was about wolves. Anyway, it is one of those book that is beautiful and boring as hell at the same time. I will not recommend this book to anyone, but if anyone still want to read it, i will advice them to read the first and last three chapters of the book, the middle is where the writer rant about the things that are insignificant to the story. The reason i am giving this book 3 stars is because this book was meant for children not for someone who is in his 20s, maybe that's the reason why i didnt like this book that much.
rhywia's review against another edition
4.0
Short, but flows well! Simple, smooth story, with some sharp uncomfortable plot points (in a good way!) Solid.