Julie of the Wolves | 
pickClassic Newbery Winner 1973. A young girl rebels against a tough situation at home and sets off towards san Francisco. She quickly becomes lost in the wilds of Alaska, where she befriends a pack of wolves. Enjoyable quick read. 4 stars.
pickI know I read this when I was a kid, but I honestly had no recollection of the story. There are some unbelievable things that happen to Julie/Miyax but what a brave and clever girl. This makes me want to visit Alaska so much!
#readysetread - Middle Grade Less than 200 pages, Outdoor Scene on Cover, First Book in a Series
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This was a bit slow in the beginning but once I got into it I fell in love.
I put the second book in this series on hold already for me since I want more of Julie.
Definitely recommended, if you haven't read this one yet!
April #BookSpin!
Switched schedules for today so I'm going to enjoy my morning hopefully finishing this up.
pickMiddle grade adventure story of Miyax & her struggle for survival on the frozen tundra of northern Alaska. Published in 1972, there is some problematic use of “Eskimo“ & some cultural inaccuracy to the narrative. Some mature content. A good tale of survival & resilience with great content regarding the treatment of Inuit peoples in American history. An endearing & entertaining read. Some issues, but the emotional journey is a good one.
Cataloging some old books in an app on my phone. Thought this might generate a bit of nostalgia for some of you ❤️
pickI loved this book (and the whole series!) when I was a girl. I was surprised on re-reading it the difficult issues this book touches on: the disappearance of a Native culture/white assimilation, sexual assault and arranged marriages, and death of a parent. It strengthened my heart to see an author introduce these topics to kids in a natural, non-preachy way. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“My mind thinks because of you. And it thinks, on this thundering night, that the hour of the wolf and the Eskimo is over.“
This story would be good for children to read when talking about the eskimos and how people in Alaska live. It truly describes how Miyax survives without the basic needs of life. However, this book does not have chapters. The entire book was written in two parts, making it a bit more challenging to read.
so-soI enjoyed this story! It is about a 13 year-old girl, Miyax, who runs away from her family and husband in the Alaskan tundra. It takes readers on the journey of her escaping her unhappy life to San Francisco to meet her pen pal Amy. This story has a lot of excitement and action in it, as it describes Miyax's journey with no food, shelter, or company.
pickAfter seeing a couple of posts here about this book, I decided to revisit it on audio. I loved this as a kid, and others of similar style and plot (in general- being alone in the wilderness and things about animals and being close to nature).
I wasn‘t disappointed! It‘s still a wonderful story, and Julie‘s way of learning the wolf‘s body language was just as I remembered. 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
“Bold kapu has written his signature and it was deep and impressive.”
This cover is something that I know would have intrigued me as a child. The illustrations capture adventure, sincerity, and strength. They are very detailed and mature, which shows me the story is going to be in depth and incredible.
pickAt the age of 13 Miyax is unhappily married and faced to live with hard decisions, mostly involve life or death contemplations. She runs away from her life struggles but is left all on her own. She doesnt have food, shelter, or any sense of home. This journey is eye opening and treacherous, but a great lesson to understanding how lucky we may be.
"Amaroq, wolf, my friend,
You are my adopted father.
My feet shall run because of you.
My heart shall beat because of you.
And I shall love because of you."
pickNewbery Medal Winner!!
A great coming of age story about Julie transitioning from old ways to new ways. It exposes kids to eskimo culture and will help them empathize better with other people.
pickThis book broke my heart and left me with a lot to think about. This story is so good. You quickly get invested in the characters, and start to think about your own ways of living.
I haven't read this since I was eight years old, but wanted to re-read before passing it on to my daughter. All I can say is wow...it's even better than I remembered. ❤️❤️❤️I'm really excited to be able to share it with my daughter. #raisingreaders
Just finished listening to A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Read the book last year, wanted to listen. Love that book! My new listen - Julie of the Wolves.
Love Jean Craighead George! Julie is lost on the tundra but is adopted by wolf packs
#blownorthernwind #winterwonderland @TrishB @Cinfhen
2.CAKE 🎂
3. Baking, drawing, dancing, singing along with the radio
4. Anywhere that's a stone throws away from a forest or park trail.
5. 🙌
@howjessreads #friyayintro
Jean Craighead George totally turned the “big bad wolf” stereotype upside down with the 1972 publication of Julie of the Wolves, which tells the story of a 13-year-old girl who escapes an unhealthy (to say the least) home situation and seeks survival with a pack of wolves. on the latest episode of my podcast, the brilliant screenwriter Rose McAleese joins us to discuss culture, survival, isolation, assault, and my new puppy. link to listen in bio!
1) Julie of the Wolves...I couldn't really think of any other titles that I've read. I remember liking this one in middle school.
2) Josh Malerman, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jane Austen
3) Jumanji and Jurassic Park
4) Jambalaya, jalapeno poppers, Jordan almonds.
#ManicMonday #letterJ @JoScho
Having not grown up in the US there are a lot of classic children‘s books that I hadn‘t heard of until recently. Like this one.
Miyax (Julie) runs away from her village and becomes lost in the Alaskan wilderness; her survival depends now on her understanding of wolfpacks and the interconnections in the natural world of frozen tundra. Newbery winner
My mom‘s favorite type of book as a child: people surviving alone in the wilderness.
#nature #NoteworthyNovember
pickReading this as a kid, I wanted to move to Alaska and go live with the wolves. At the very least, sparked an avid interest in animal behavior. One take-away: Vulnerability and open communication combat fear and hostility. #READATHONANIMAL
#riotgrams #characterwhosharesyourname I read this sooo long ago...maybe I should consider a reread 🤓
I don't know how many times I read this book in middle school but I loved it. Julie/Miyax is my pick for #KickassHeroines because she integrated herself into a wolf pack and survived the Alaskan wilderness. She is just so very cool to me.
#SeasonsReadings2016
#booktober. This is the first award book I found on my bedside shelf. #Awardwinning. @RealLifeReading
pickFor #octphotochallenge #literarybestfriend, I would pick Julie. She was valiant, thoughtful, and clever. We would share in our love of animals and live as Luddites together in the Alaskan wilderness. Yes, I realize I'm saying that while using Litsy and a smartphone. Don't care.
Books I want to revisit soon.
