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A review by hdwoodyard
The Wolf's Curse by Jessica Vitalis
4.0
First, we need to acknowledge how beautiful this cover is.
Second, how well grief is written in this story.
Twelve-year-old Gauge’s life has been cursed since the day he saw an invisible Great White Wolf in his garden. Living in the superstitious town of Bouge-by-the-Sea where the ability to see the Wolf marks him as a Voyant (essentially a witch), Gauge has lived a very sheltered life. The townsfolk fear Voyant’s because they believe that they can call the Wolf and essentially call death upon whomever they please. When his Grandpapa, his protector, dies, he has to find a way to make the townspeople see how harmless he is while also grieving the loss of his last living relative.
This book was very well written, and although death and grief is not something that every child is interested in, I think this is a great book for kids who are dealing with grief and loss.
Second, how well grief is written in this story.
Twelve-year-old Gauge’s life has been cursed since the day he saw an invisible Great White Wolf in his garden. Living in the superstitious town of Bouge-by-the-Sea where the ability to see the Wolf marks him as a Voyant (essentially a witch), Gauge has lived a very sheltered life. The townsfolk fear Voyant’s because they believe that they can call the Wolf and essentially call death upon whomever they please. When his Grandpapa, his protector, dies, he has to find a way to make the townspeople see how harmless he is while also grieving the loss of his last living relative.
This book was very well written, and although death and grief is not something that every child is interested in, I think this is a great book for kids who are dealing with grief and loss.