![]() ![]() Names are important throughout the story. What else does Maggie learn from Jackson? How does he know so much?Describe Jackson and discuss what their friendship shows about each of them.ĥ. According to Jackson, “Only winged creatures have souls.” What do you think Jackson means by having a soul? Why does Maggie conclude that “some wingless creatures did have souls”?Ĥ. Jackson tells Maggie that “you can’t be loyal to others if you’re not loyal to your own nature first.” What does it mean to be “loyal to your own nature”? Do you think Maggie succeeds in doing so?ģ. How does she change throughout the novel? Compare the differences in her character at the beginning and at the end.Ģ. Find examples in the first chapter of what she’s like. Maggie’s personality comes through immediately in the narrative. Reading Group GuideĪ young wolf seeks the bravery to be himself in this lyrical homage to challenging societal stereotypes, from the author of National Book Award Finalist Mean Margaret and The Wainscott Weasel.įull of bite and beauty that will make you think of White Fang, then Ferdinand, this story cuts to the heart of what’s most important: being true to yourself, and being true to others.ġ. Lamar wants to make his family happy, but is doing what is expected of him worth losing the only true friend he’s ever had?įull of bite and beauty that will make you think of White Fang, then Ferdinand, this story cuts to the heart of what’s most important: being true to yourself, and being true to others. While the other infractions can be begrudgingly tolerated, this one cannot, and the unity of the pack is in jeopardy. Blue Boy grows increasingly dismayed at Lamar’s lack of wolf instincts, and then Lamar does the intolerable: he becomes attracted to a coyote. He has little interest in peacocking in front of other clans. ![]() He worries if his younger siblings fall behind in the hunt. But Lamar is not turning out the way his father hoped. Blue Boy, the alpha male of his pack, is the largest wolf many have ever seen, and his dream is to have a firstborn son who will take after him in every way. Born into rankings and expected to live up to their roles. A young wolf seeks the bravery to be himself in this “rich take on the wild that quickens the pulse and fills the heart” ( Kirkus Reviews), from the author of National Book Award Finalist Mean Margaret and The Wainscott Weasel. ![]()
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