Jake’s father has regaled him with stories about the wolf who lives on the mountain—even though wolves are said to be extinct in this part of the world. Jake wants to know if the wolf is real or merely a figment of his father’s fine imagination. His neighbor, Lucy, joins him on a hike to Sheldon Mountain in search of this enigmatic creature. Jake seeks the truth. Lucy desires freedom from her abusive father. When an accident thwarts their plans, the two teens find themselves on a journey of self-discovery and love. This appealing novel is sensitively written in fluid, free verse. Themes and genre are meaningful for young teens. 2008 USBBY Outstanding International Books List. nrr

Originally published as Lonesome Howl by Allen & Unwin Australia, in 2006.