Plot Summary

Lone Wolf

Kristine L. Franklin
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Lone Wolf

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021

Book Brief

Kristine L. Franklin

Lone Wolf

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

220

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Northern Minnesota • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

680L

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Super Short Summary

In Lone Wolf by Kristine L. Franklin, eleven-year-old Perry Dubois and his father live a quiet, isolated life in the Minnesota woods after Perry's mother left and his sister died. Perry struggles with bottled-up emotions until he befriends Willow from the nearby Pestalozzi family, who help him confront his feelings, leading to a reconnection with his mother and a deepened bond with his father.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Emotional

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.1

126 ratings

64%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kristine L. Franklin's Lone Wolf has received commendation for its captivating narrative and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the vivid depiction of wilderness and themes of family and survival. However, some critique the pacing as occasionally slow. Overall, it is seen as a compelling read that balances emotional depth with keen storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lone Wolf?

A reader who would enjoy Lone Wolf by Kristine L. Franklin is likely a tween to teen who appreciates emotionally rich, coming-of-age stories. Fans of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen or Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson would find similar themes of self-discovery and resilience in this novel.

4.1

126 ratings

64%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

220

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Northern Minnesota • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

680L

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