We Are Wolves

Katrina Nannestad

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Atheneum Books
17 January 2023

Children's & Educational; Historical fiction (Children's&YA); Warfare, battles, armed forces (Children's&YA)

This ""hauntingly atmospheric"" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), heart-stopping middle grade novel follows three of the Wolfskinder, German children left to fend for themselves in the final days of World War II, as they struggle to hold onto themselves and each other while surviving in the wild.

Sometimes it's good to be wild. Sometimes, you have to be. When the Russian Army marches into East Prussia at the end of World War II, the Wolf family must flee. Being caught by the Russians or the Americans would be the end for them. Liesl, Otto, and baby Mia's father has already been captured, and they get separated from their mother in a blizzard after only a few days on the run. Liesl had promised Mama that she'd keep her brother and sister safe, no matter what. They'll forage in the forests if they have to. Little do they know that there are hundreds of other parentless children doing the very same thing. And they far too quickly learn that, sometimes, to survive, you have to do bad things. Dangerous things. Wild things. Sometimes you must become a wolf.

By: Katrina Nannestad
Imprint: Atheneum Books
Edition: Reprint ed.
Dimensions: Height: 194mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 268g
ISBN: 9781665904230
ISBN 10: 1665904232
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 17 January 2023
Recommended Age: From 10 to 14 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Katrina Nannestad is an Australian author who grew up in a neighborhood stuffed full of happy children. Her adult years have been spent raising boys, teaching, daydreaming, perfecting her recipe for choc-chip bickies, and pursuing her love of stories. Katrina's writing celebrates family, friendship, and belonging. She loves creating stories that bring joy to other people's lives. Katrina now lives in central Victoria, on the side of a hill (in a house, not just in the long grass!) with her husband, an exuberant black whippet called Olive, and a cuddly magpie called Otto. To see more about her day-to-day life, visit her at KatrinaNannestad.com or follow her @Katrina.Nannestad on Facebook or @Katrina_Nannestad on Instagram.

Reviews for We Are Wolves

A compelling mix of historical fiction, survival, and adventure, this title shines light on a little-known episode from history. Recommended for all middle grade collections.--School Library Journal, *STARRED REVIEW* 3/1/22 A lesser-known story beautifully and sensitively told. --Kirkus Review *STARRED REVIEW* 12/1/2021 As Liesl undergoes thoughtful questioning and maturation in her thinking about the war's players, her realistic yet optimistic voice grounds the book in a spirit of integrity, generosity, and love--a sensibility that gently permeates the siblings' bonds with one another and with others. --Publishers Weekly, *STARRED REVIEW* 5/2/2022 Readers who enjoy survival stories will be engrossed by how the kids get by in the woods, while unexpected dangers and allies propel the action forward toward hope.--Booklist 2/1/2022 Sobering and enlightening.--Horn Book Magazine 9/1/2022 The children, particularly Lisle, are resilient and strong--great characters for middle school-age children to read about and learn from. Any child who likes historical fiction, especially stories about World War II, will enjoy this book. I loved it! Highly Recommended--School Library Connection 3/1/22

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