The Wolf Hour

By Sara Lewis Holmes

In a magical forest, a girl defies fate, a wolf reads, and a witch weaves dangerous tales.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 198 ratings

320 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the mystical Puszcza forest, Magia dreams of being a woodcutter, defying tradition and danger. Here, wolves read, and a witch spins tales that trap the unwary. As Magia ventures deeper, she must navigate a world where stories come alive and the line between reality and magic blurs. Will she uncover the forest's secrets or become another lost tale? Enter the Puszcza, where every step could change your story forever.

From the publisher

A girl. A wolf. A red cape. And … pigs? In the vein of A Tale Dark and Grimm, this gorgeously written, endlessly surprising retelling explores the stories and wildness that define us.Welcome, my little lambs, to the Puszcza. It’s an ancient forest, a keeper of the deepest magic, where even the darkest fairy tales are real.Here, a Girl is not supposed to be a woodcutter. Or be brave enough to walk alone.Here, a Wolf is not supposed to love to read. Or be curious enough to meet a human.And here, a Story is nothing like the ones you read in books, for the Witch can make the most startling tales come alive. All she needs is a Girl from the village, a Wolf from the forest, and a woodcutter with a nice, sharp axe. So take care, little lambs, if you step into these woods. For in the Puszcza, it is always as dark as the hour between night and dawn – the time old folk call the Wolf Hour. If you lose your way here, you will be lost forever, your Story no longer your own.You can bet your bones.

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