Julie's Wolf Pack

After "Julie of the Wolves" and "Julie," in both of which the protagonist was (obviously) Julie, "Julie's Wolf Pack" makes an unusual ending to the trilogy, since the protagonist is not Julie, but the wolf pack which she became a part of in the first volume. I enjoyed it, but not in the same way as the first two books, nor indeed, as much. Since the story is about wolves instead of humans, plot is thin. Mainly, we just observe a few years in the life of an Arctic wolf pack, without a distinct beginning or end. If you like nature books that tell animal's stories realistically, then this is for you. But if you're seeking a plot focusing on human stories and emotions, then just skip this one.

I read this book the first time, I believe, my fifth year of grade school, and now though I am graduating highschool it still belongs on my top shelf. Both Julie's Wolf Pack and it's prequel, Julie of the Wolves have been written in a descriptive, caring, unique style that haven't been matched in any literature I've read sense. The devotion and understanding Mrs. George has for wolves shines through in her work; after finishing this novel (before I knew it was a trilogy), I started to become interested in wolves, and that passion has grown into an obsession over the past ten years. I will be studying Zoology as my major in college next year, and I base the fondation of my love for Canis lupus on this single novel. Thank you, Mrs. show more George, thank you. show less

A sequel to Julie of the Wolves. George tells the story of the wolf pack from their perspective, with occasional intrusions in to Julie's point of view. The shifts work seamlessly, and I found myself enjoying this book better than the first novel. Some parents will want to know that it lacks the objectionable content of Julie of the Wolves.

I wasn't sure I'd like a book that was mostly about wolves, but I found myself very interested in the wolf life described in this book. Julie's story is not a very big part of the novel, but there is enough to satisfy that curiosity to know "what happened next?" After reading this novel, I wondered how accurate the depictions of wolf behavior are. I liked that the packs are like family, but I wondered if they were portrayed more like humans than they are, or maybe not? Very enjoyable.

This is what I was looking for with "Julie of the Wolves": the pack in the spotlight. This book follows Kapu and the Avalik (? may have misspelled that) through the common ups and downs of a wolf's life, and shows how a pack really is family, even if wolves are not humans. It's one of my favorites and will hold that place for a long time.

I recommend Julie’s Wolf Pack by Jean Craighead George to anyone who is interested in learning more about wolves and their behavior. I really enjoyed how this book gave a deeper look into the lives of the wolves from Julie of the Wolves. It was fascinating to see things from the wolves' point of view and to learn how they survive, communicate, and care for each other in the wild.

-Fantasy: Novel Leadership, Survival, Person vs. Nature
-George, Jean C. Julie’s Wolf pack. HarperCollins, 1997, 191 pages, Intermediate

-Julie's Wolf Pack follows Kapu, the new alpha male, as he leads his Arctic wolf pack through harsh winters, food scarcity, and human encroachment. Set in the Alaskan Arctic tundra, the story highlights themes of resilience, leadership, and adaptation amongst the pack. Through descriptive and evocative language, the wolves' social dynamics and survival strategies are portrayed in a way that keeps readers wondering what will happen next.
-Keywords: Alpha, Beta, Pack, Survival, Arctic, Tundra, Instinct, Social Dynamics
-Activity: Create a class discussion on the impact of human activities on wildlife, show more using examples from the book to highlight key points. show less