Hear the Wolves

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Detention Center, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 6, 2017

Review

Left home on her own twelve year old Sloan battles her emotional instability and fear of abandonment until being alone is no longer possible. With the protection of her hunting rifle she faces the incoming storm in search of community and food. Scott has created a survival story with a varied list of characters, each contribute to the story but their interaction is often strained. This humanness, the desire to live, and a slow growing concern for others makes the book enticing. There are however some very graphic wolf attacks, some readers may find them difficult.

Fans of Hatchet are sure to see Sloan's strength and bravery. Regardless of her sex, this character will stand up to the expectations of both male and female adventure readers. Consider for public libraries and gift to survival story readers.

Overall Book Score: good