Old Wolf

Written by Avi · Illustrated by Brian Floca

A gamer and a wolf's worlds collide in a desperate hunt for survival.

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176 pages· 20,146 words· Est. 3 hour read· 630L

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In the virtual realm of Bow Hunter, Casey thrives on simulated kills. Meanwhile, in the harsh Colorado wilderness, Nashoba, a wolf, faces starvation. With only the clever raven Merla to guide him, Nashoba must find food for his pack. When Casey's reality intersects with Nashoba's struggle, two hunters from different worlds must navigate survival's ultimate test. Can they overcome their differences and find a way to coexist, or will their instincts lead to conflict?

From the publisher

Hunting—the predator and its prey—is at the heart of this riveting and suspenseful novel from Newbery Medalist Avi with illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca.

In the computer game world of Bow Hunter—thirteen-year-old Casey’s world—there are no deaths, just kills. In Nashoba’s world—the wolf world—there have been no kills. For this is March, the Starving Time in the Iron Mountain region of Colorado, when wolves and ravens alike are desperate for food.

With the help of a raven, the miraculous Merla, Nashoba must lead his pack of eight to their next meal. The wolf hates being dependent on a mere bird, but Merla is a bird wise beyond her years.

When Casey’s path crosses Nashoba’s, the worlds of two very different hunters collide.

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