Lone Wolf - Kurpiel, Sarah
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Maple loves being the Parker family's pet dog . . . but why does everyone else think she's a wolf? Fans of Red: A Crayon's Story and Wolfie the Bunny will cheer for Maple to find exactly where she belongs.
Maple the husky is a valued member of the team, but strangers always seem to think she's a wolf! It's true: Maple can hunt, she can howl, and she can dig, just like wolves can. Oh, no! What if she is a wolf and doesn't belong with her family after all?
A perfectly paced tale of family, self-acceptance, and belonging, Lone Wolf strikes the balance between heartwarming and hilarious.…mehr

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Maple loves being the Parker family's pet dog . . . but why does everyone else think she's a wolf? Fans of Red: A Crayon's Story and Wolfie the Bunny will cheer for Maple to find exactly where she belongs.

Maple the husky is a valued member of the team, but strangers always seem to think she's a wolf! It's true: Maple can hunt, she can howl, and she can dig, just like wolves can. Oh, no! What if she is a wolf and doesn't belong with her family after all?

A perfectly paced tale of family, self-acceptance, and belonging, Lone Wolf strikes the balance between heartwarming and hilarious. This irrepressible and sensitive dog's identity crisis and spirited journey of self-discovery will capture readers' hearts, whether or not they have a pet themselves.
Autorenporträt
Sarah Kurpiel is the author and illustrator of Lone Wolf, which was named an Indie Next Pick. She is a librarian and a self-taught artist, inspired by animals, nature, and everyday life. She uses a power wheelchair and considers her disability an important part of her identity. Sarah Kurpiel lives with a cat as loud and as fast as Kiwi in Downers Grove, Illinois. www.sarahkurpiel.com
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"Maple is a beautiful black-and-white husky who loves her life with . . . her true pack, the Parker family. With lovely cadenced phrasing, and a winning heroine, this delightful debut picture book is strongly recommended."

- School Library Journal (starred review)

"A beloved pet questions her place in the world. . . . Kurpiel's debut is a tender family story about belonging . . . Pawsitive vibes all around." - Kirkus Reviews

"Maple decides to explore on her own and find out once and for all if she is with the correct pack. . . . Engaging." - Booklist

"Maple is the Parker family dog, but outsiders often mistake the husky for a wolf. Eventually even Maple begins to wonder . . . A funny little tale about belonging, regardless of the perception of outsiders . . . Youngsters will giggle at Maple's misplaced adventure." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books