Intended audience source Lexile Interest level MG LC call number PZ7. Language eng Summary 'A wolf pack's alpha gets a disappointing surprise when his first born son is not like a normal wolf, but rather one who has fallen for a coyote'- ToneĪssigning source Provided by publisher 10405160 Cataloging source DLC Seidler, Tor Dewey number Illustrations Lamar wants to make his family happy, but is doing what is expected of him worth losing the only true friend he's ever had?įull of bite and beauty that will make you think of White Fang, then Ferdinand, this story cuts to the heart of what's most important: being true to yourself, and being true to others.Label Firstborn Title Firstborn Statement of responsibility Tor Seidler illustrations by Chris Sheban map by Drew Willis Creator Born into rankings and expected to live up to their roles. While the other infractions can be begrudgingly tolerated, this one cannot, and the unity of the pack is in jeopardy. A young wolf seeks the bravery to be himself in this rich take on the wild that quickens the pulse and fills the heart ('Kirkus Reviews'), from the author of National Book Award Finalist 'Mean Margaret 'and 'The Wainscott Weasel.' Wolves. Blue Boy grows increasingly dismayed at Lamar's lack of wolf instincts, and then Lamar does the intolerable: he becomes attracted to a coyote. Tor Seidler is the critically acclaimed and bestselling author of more than a dozen children's books, including Firstborn, The Wainscott Weasel, A Rat's Tale, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Gully's Travels, and most notably Mean Margaret, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Alpha wolf Blue Boy is captured in Canada and relocated to the park.

He has little interest in peacocking in front of other clans. This book is a fast-paced adventure story set in majestic Yellowstone Park. He worries if his younger siblings fall behind in the hunt. But Lamar is not turning out the way his father hoped.

Blue Boy, the alpha male of his pack, is the largest wolf many have ever seen, and his dream is to have a firstborn son who will take after him in every way. Born into rankings and expected to live up to their roles. Tor Seidler is the critically acclaimed and bestselling author of more than a dozen children’s books, including Firstborn, The Wainscott Weasel, A Rat’s Tale, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Gully’s Travel s, and most notably Mean Margaret, which was a National Book Award Finalist. A young wolf seeks the bravery to be himself in this “rich take on the wild that quickens the pulse and fills the heart” (Kirkus Reviews), from the author of National Book Award Finalist Mean Margaret and The Wainscott Weasel.

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