Shadow of the Wolf

Written by Gloria Whelan · Illustrated by Tony Meers

Two friends must save their forest home from greedy land grabbers.

3.7 Goodreads · 63 ratings

80 pages· 10,880 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 700L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1841, Libby Mitchell's family moves near her friend Fawn's Ottawa tribe. Their joy is overshadowed by a looming threat: men scheming to seize tribal land. As the forest's fate hangs in the balance, Libby and Fawn must devise a plan to thwart the land grabbers. Can they protect their home and preserve the wilderness they cherish? This gripping tale of friendship and courage unfolds against the backdrop of a changing America, where the stakes are as high as the towering trees themselves. Will the girls succeed in their daring mission?

From the publisher

The woods of southern Michigan are getting corwded, so Libby Mitchell andher family load up their covered wagon and move north. They settle on theshores of Lake Michigan–right next to the Indian camp where Libby’s friendFawn lives! But Libby and Fawn soon find out that greedy men are trying tocheat the Indians out of their land. Now the girls must think of a way to stopthem–before the people and animals who call the forest their home lose itforever. This poignant, beautifully-told story concludes Gloria Whelan’sAmerican history trilogy. “Publishers Weekly” gave a starred review to thesecond title, “Night of the Full Moon,” calling it a “satisfying chapterbook…as captivating as any in the “Little House” series.”

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