Jessica Vitalis
Published: 2021-09-21
Total Pages: 219
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âI am obsessed with this story!ââErin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Honor Book We Dream of Space âBoldly tells readers to take a closer look at the stories theyâre toldânot to mention at the wolves that might be lurking in the shadows. A clear-eyed, big-hearted fable of compassion, friendship, and love.ââAnne Ursu, author of The Real Boy âA lyrical tale of loss and survival, tradition and belief, in which tension and secrets build like a towering wave.ââDiane Magras, author of The Mad Wolfâs Daughter âA fable as polished and timeless as a fine wooden toy.ââCatherine Gilbert Murdock, author of the Newbery Honor Book The Book of Boy Shunned by his fearful village, a twelve-year-old apprentice embarks on a surprising quest to clear his name, with a mythicâand dangerousâwolf following closely at his heels. Jessica Vitalisâs debut is a gorgeous, voice-driven literary fantasy about family, fate, and long-held traditions. The Wolfâs Curse will engross readers of The Girl Who Drank the Moon and A Wish in the Dark. Gaugeâs life has been cursed since the day he cried Wolf and was accused of witchcraft. The Great White Wolf brings only death, Gaugeâs superstitious village believes. If Gauge can see the Wolf, then he must be in league with it. So instead of playing with friends in the streets or becoming his grandpapaâs partner in the carpentry shop, Gauge must hide and pretend he doesnât exist. But then the Wolf comes for his grandpapa. And for the first time, Gauge is left all alone, with a bounty on his head and the Wolf at his heels. A young feather collector named Roux offers Gauge assistance, and he is eager for the help. But soon the twoâboth recently orphanedâare questioning everything they have ever believed about their village, about the Wolf, and about death itself. Narrated by the sly, crafty Wolf, Jessica Vitalisâs debut novel is a vivid and literary tale about family, friendship, belonging, and grief. The Wolfâs Curse will captivate readers of Laurel Snyderâs Orphan Island and Molly Knox Ostertagâs The Witch Boy.