Wolf Hollow
Readers rate it 4.4 (24 on Hardcover)
322 pages · Released Apr 3, 2018 · Penguin
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Wolf Hollow is a Newbery Honor-winning novel that explores bullying, courage, and moral integrity through the story of a girl defending a vulnerable WWI veteran. The book handles mature themes like war trauma and cruelty thoughtfully, with age-appropriate language and no graphic content. It rewards kindness and standing up for others, making it excellent for older middle-grade readers ready for deeper emotional and historical narratives.
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A Newbery Honor Book New 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 o... A Newbery Honor Book New 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 Pax Despite 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.
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- War
- Bullying
- Philosophy
- Family
- Fiction
- History
- World War, 1914-1918
- Conduct of life
- JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / United States / 20th Century
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ISBN 9781101994849 · Penguin