The Eyes of Gray Wolf

by Jonathan London

Other authorsJon Van Zyle (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 1993

Call number

E L

Publication

Chronicle Books (1993), 32 pages

Description

On a cold northern night, a restless gray wolf encounters an unknown wolf pack, from which a young white wolf steps out and they become mates.

User reviews

LibraryThing member spiritamc
"Listen carefully and you will hear the wild, untamed music of Gray Wolf as he races along icy ridges, howls at the moon, fiercely defends his territory and finally finds a mate.
Readers will be entranced by the simple poetic text, which follows the restless Gray Wolf as he wonders through a winter
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night, while the spectacular illustrations by one of Alaska's premier wildlife artist's, magnificently portray the grace and dignity of the noble wolf. The back of the book, along with an afterword that provides more detailed information on this elusive animal.
The Eyes of Gray Wolf offers an innovative approach to nature books and a dramatic look at a beautiful endangered species." (Book Jacket)
3-5 years
Pierce College Library
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LibraryThing member villemezbrown
I accidentally read this out of order with its sequel, The Seasons of Little Wolf. It might have worked a little better the other way around.

Anyhow, the art is fine, but the text reads like bad nature documentary narration. It really ruins the mood for me.

Awards

Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 1996)

Pages

32

ISBN

081180285X / 9780811802857
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