Wolf-speaker
(The Immortals #2)
Readers rate it 4.0 (139 on Hardcover)
368 pages · Released Jun 1, 2005 · Simon Pulse
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A note for parents
Wolf-Speaker is a well-crafted fantasy adventure that emphasizes courage, environmental protection, and standing up for what's right. Violence is present but not graphic—typical of fantasy conflicts with swords and magic. The story features a strong, compassionate protagonist who uses her abilities to protect both animals and people, modeling resilience and empathy. Pierce's worldbuilding and themes of conservation add educational value without overshadowing the engaging plot.
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When Daine is summoned by the wolf pack that saved her life a year earlier, she knows she has to go. She and Numair travel to Dunlath Valley to answer the call. But when they arrive, Daine realizes with a shock that it's not just the animals whose lives are threatened; people are in danger too. Dunlath's rulers have di... When Daine is summoned by the wolf pack that saved her life a year earlier, she knows she has to go. She and Numair travel to Dunlath Valley to answer the call. But when they arrive, Daine realizes with a shock that it's not just the animals whose lives are threatened; people are in danger too. Dunlath's rulers have discovered black opals in their valley and are dead set on mining the magic these stones embody. Daine learns that Dunlath's lord and lady plan to use this power to overthrow King Jonathan -- even if it means irreversibly damaging the land and killing their workers. On a mission to save both her animal friends and her human ones, Daine has to master her wild magic in order to fight for the kingdom and triumph over the would-be usurpers.
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- Juvenile Fiction
- tense
- Adventurous
- Young Adult
- Fantasy
- Magic
- Children's stories
- Alanna (Fictitious character : Pierce)
- Adventure
- Fiction
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ISBN 9781416903444 · Simon Pulse