Follow Faolan from exile
Begin with Lone Wolf; every later volume assumes readers know how Faolan survived and joined the Watch.
Reading order
How to Read Wolves of the Beyond
Read Lone Wolf through Star Wolf in numbered publication order. Faolan's place in the pack, the rules of the Beyond, and the conflicts threatening the wolves develop continuously across all six books.
The story shares a world with Guardians of Ga'Hoole, but this page covers Faolan's complete six-book sequence; readers do not need to alternate the two series.
Sources: Scholastic's official Wolves discussion guide, Scholastic's official Star Wolf catalog.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Faolan is abandoned as a pup because of a physical difference, and the wolf society can be harsh toward weakness and outsiders. Expect hunting, animal attacks, blood, severe injuries, battles, natural disasters, and animal deaths. The books also explore disability, belonging, prejudice, leadership, and survival in a serious middle-grade fantasy tone.
Where to start
Where Should a New Reader Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · 2010
Lone Wolf
Spinoff from owl Guardians of Ga’hoole introduces Faolan, newborn wolf pup with a twisted leg. Harsh code of the pack demands such weakness be abandoned on a desolate hill. But alone in the wilderness, Faolan does not perish - a tale of survival, courage, and love triumphant.
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Wolves of the Beyond Series
6 books · Published 2010–2013
#1
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Lone Wolf
Chapter Book · 2010
Spinoff from owl Guardians of Ga’hoole introduces Faolan, newborn wolf pup with a twisted leg. Harsh code of the pack demands such weakness be abandoned on a desolate hill. But alone in the wilderness, Faolan does not perish - a tale of survival, courage, and love triumphant.
#2
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Shadow Wolf
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010
A wolf pup must clear his name and prove his worth in a hostile pack.
#3
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Watch Wolf
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011
A wolf must prevent war between wolves and bears after a kidnapping.
#4
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Frost Wolf
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011
An outsider wolf must unite his pack against an impending threat.
#5
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Spirit Wolf
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012
A wolf must lead his pack or face their end.
#6
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Star Wolf
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Wolves seek a new home across a perilous frozen sea. Will they survive the journey?
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Common Questions
How many books are in the Wolves of the Beyond series?
There are 6 books in the Wolves of the Beyond series. It began with Lone Wolf in 2010, and the newest book, Star Wolf, was published in 2013.
What order should you read the Wolves of the Beyond books in?
Start with Lone Wolf and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.
What ages are the Wolves of the Beyond books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Wolves of the Beyond book is the longest?
Shadow Wolf (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 48,528 words (272 pages).
Which Wolves of the Beyond book is the shortest?
Watch Wolf (Book #3) is the shortest at 42,113 words (240 pages).
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