Inspired by a real Yellowstone wolf known as Wolf 8, this engaging novel proves no matter how lowly one thinks of themselves compared to their peers, you still can eventually achieve great things.

Narrated by Warm, a young wolf, the story is a companion to the very successful A Wolf Called Wander from 2019. No worries if you haven’t had the chance to read that one as A WOLF CALLED FIRE is a different story and stands well on its’ own.

Warm knows he is the smallest pup in the pack. Siblings Sharp, Swift, Pounce, and Wag are much better at what seems like everything. Warm begins to see himself in a better light, but then a terrible event happens when enemy wolves bring havoc to their pack. Warm is left alone with the newest litter of 4 pups. He must somehow turn himself into a leader which means leading them away from danger, being the main defender against future attacks, and finding food. He can’t be aggressive like his father and brothers so Warm seeks out a better way.

Twenty-two page turning chapters give readers an insider look at what being a wolf entails. There are some animal deaths but nothing graphic. Wolves kill deer and elk for food which is often their only choice. Beautifully drawn black and white illustrations mix in well with the text. You will be rooting for Warm as he deals with his inadequacies but also finding strength is being the best observer. You also learn a lot about the behaviors of wildlife.

What does the title A WOLF CALLED FIRE mean? No spoilers here as the final chapters reveal the reason. The best part though is when Warm begins to understand the meaning of this thought from another wolf, “…Fierce and harsh are not the only ways to lead.” A WOLF CALLED FIRE is perfect for animal lovers, especially reading one from an animal’s point of view.

PAGE COUNT: 256 BOOK BIRTHDAY: February 4, 2025

FIVE MORE THINGS TO LIKE ABOUT: A WOLF CALLED FIRE by Rosanne Parry

1. You can succeed by being different. A great lesson for those always following the crowd.
2. I’m always looking for a book that would make a nice read aloud in the classroom or just before a child’s bedtime. This is another one to add to my stack.
3. I felt a strong connection to how important it is keep taking care of our Earth.
4. The maximum enjoyment in reading a book comes from caring about the main character. Warm will truly warm your heart.
5. The excellent back pages include even more information about wolf behaviors and their future and other animals in the Eagle Cap Wilderness of northeastern Oregon. There are also a few pages of animal track illustrations.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ROSANNE PARRY is always searching for the perfect wind in her sailboat, the Selkie, the perfect word in her tree house writing studio, and the perfect book for patrons at Annie Bloom’s Books. She lives with her family in Portland, Oregon. She is the author of many books for children including A Wolf Called Wander. Visit her at RosanneParry.com.

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