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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
slow-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I read this one shortly after reading Island of the Blue Dolphins and I think their similarities made me judge Julie more harshly. They both tell the tale of a young girl on her own in a very familiar environment. I feel like less actually happens in Julie of the Wolves but I might be biased because of my love for Island. Either way, once was enough for me and Julie. I didn't hate it, but I wish there was a little more action and a lot more character growth/change.
adventurous
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Firstly, Julie (Miyax) is awesome. She overcomes much and knows herself in the end. However, parents be warned that she is raped. It’s handled in a gentle way (the writing, that is) and designed for middle grade, but requires discussion. My 11 year old read this for a co-op class and I wouldn’t have known about it had another mom not given me a heads up. Naturally, I read it too so we could talk about it. I’ll admit, this story is bleak, and for that reason, my daughter wasn’t a fan. But as an adult, I can appreciate Julie’s ability to stand on her own two feet. If your kiddos have the same aversion to the grim, I’d recommend Island of the Blue Dolphins as a good alternative.
The origin of my love for all things Alaska, probably.
Sad, emotional, and thrilling. Miyax is a strong, smart, and independent protagonist that you can't help rooting for, especially as she goes through the intense trials of her journey.
The main character is creative and independent. Then she wants to serve men, messed up. I did not expect the ending.