The Wolf Road is a powerful debut novel that explores grief, love, and wildness. It received critical acclaim for its stunning storytelling, bold characters, and insightful exploration of bereavement. The novel walks a fine line between fantasy and reality, offering a unique and captivating perspective on loss. \n Format: Paperback / softback\n Length: 352 pages\n Publication date: 28 October 2020\n Publisher: Everything with Words\n The Wolf Road is a captivating debut novel that introduces a fresh and compelling voice in children's literature. It has a similar impact to Piers Torday's There May Be a Castle and Patrick Ness's A Monster Calls, creating a sense of shock and raw power. The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week praised it as an astonishing exploration of grief, love, and wildness.Hilary McKay's The Wolf Road is a tale of loss that seamlessly blends elements of thriller and fantasy, offering a realistic portrayal of grief that skirts the boundaries of imagination. Richard Lambert's poetic writing style brings forth a magical atmosphere, and the storytelling is as bold, sinewy, and uncompromising as the beast that looms over Lucas in the mountains above his home. This novel is a wonderful read, marking the arrival of an exciting new voice in children's fiction.Jonathan Stroud, in his review, described The Wolf Road as a stunning and special debut that delves into the themes of love and loss, highlighting how the wildness can be a source of salvation. Chelsea Flood praised it as a smart, chilling page-turner that kept her guessing until the very end. Hayley Long commended the novel for its insightful exploration of bereavement, but also for its portrayal of what growing up might entail in a world that desperately needs wolves. Moniza Alvi characterized The Wolf Road as a moving, menacing, and vividly written story that unfolds with cinematic clarity. Andrew Cowan praised it as exciting, necessary reading, emphasizing its importance in contemporary literature.\n Weight: 332g\n Dimension: 135 x 198 x 29 (mm)\n ISBN-13: 9781911427162\n \n
