The Shadow of the Wolf

by WHELAN, GLORIA

• ISBN13: 9780679981084
• ISBN10: 067998108X
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2006-01-10
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Summary

The woods of southern Michigan are getting corwded, so Libby Mitchell and her family load up their covered wagon and move north. They settle on the shores of Lake Michigan--right next to the Indian camp where Libby's friend Fawn lives! But Libby and Fawn soon find out that greedy men are trying to cheat the Indians out of their land. Now the girls must think of a way to stop them--before the people and animals who call the forest their home lose it forever. This poignant, beautifully-told story concludes Gloria Whelan's American history trilogy.Publishers Weeklygave a starred review to the second title,Night of the Full Moon, calling it a "satisfying chapter book...as captivating as any in theLittle Houseseries."

Author Biography

Gloria and her husband Joseph moved from Detroit to the woods of northern Michigan several years ago.  Many of Gloria's books take place during the summer -- because she does a lot of her writing during the northern Michigan blizzards!<br> Gloria has been telling stories for as long as she can remember.  Before she could read or write, she used to dictate stories to her baby-sitter, who would type them out.  Being an only child, many of Gloria's stories were about having a brother or sister.<br> Gloria would like to have written Little Women, because Jo March was one of her role models growing up!<br> Gloria once had a set of five wtching guinea pigs, all named after Detroit Tiger baseball players!