Wolf Hollow

By Lauren Wolk

A girl confronts escalating cruelty in her town, risking everything to defend an innocent outcast.

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304 pages· 60,499 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In a quiet Pennsylvania town, Annabelle's life is upended by the arrival of Betty, a manipulative bully. As Betty's cruelty targets Toby, a reclusive war veteran, Annabelle must summon courage to stand against injustice. With tensions rising, her resilience and compassion become a beacon in a community at a crossroads. Can Annabelle's lone voice for justice illuminate the darkness threatening to engulf them all? Discover a haunting tale of bravery and the power of kindness in 'Wolf Hollow.'

From the publisher

A Newbery Honor BookNew York Times Bestseller”Wolf Hollow has stayed with me long after I closed the book. It has the feel of an instant classic.” –Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author of A Long Walk to Water “This book matters.” –Sara Pennypacker, New York Times bestselling author of PaxDespite growing up in the shadows cast by two world wars, Annabelle has lived a mostly quiet, steady life in her small Pennsylvania town. Until the day new student Betty Glengarry walks into her class. Betty quickly reveals herself to be cruel and manipulative, and though her bullying seems isolated at first, it quickly escalates. Toby, a reclusive World War I veteran, soon becomes the target of Betty’s attacks. While others see Toby’s strangeness, Annabelle knows only kindness. And as tensions mount in their small community, Annabelle must find the courage to stand as a lone voice for justice. The brilliantly crafted debut of Newbery Honor- and Scott O’Dell Award-winning author Lauren Wolk (Beyond the Bright Sea, Echo Mountain), Wolf Hollow is a haunting tale of America at a crossroads and a time when one girl’s resilience, strength, and compassion help to illuminate the darkest corners of history.