Rosanne Parry "Voice of the Wilderness" 4-Book Box Set
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This four-book paperback boxed set includes Rosanne Parry’s bestselling “Voice of the Wilderness” novels,¿A Wolf Called Wander, A Whale of the Wild, A Horse Named Sky, and A Wolf Called Fire. An ideal gift for young readers who love action-packed animal survival stories.
New York Times¿bestselling and award-winning author Rosanne Parry weaves meticulous research with thrilling narratives to give voice to the wilderness in the four bestselling books in this paperback boxed set.
A Wolf Called Wander¿is inspired by the true story of a remarkable wolf named OR-7. The novel follows Swift, a young wolf cub, who is separated from his family when a rival pack attacks. Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal winner and author of¿The One and Only Ivan, called¿A Wolf Called Wander¿a “dazzling tour de force.”
A Whale of the Wild¿is inspired by the Orca pods of Puget Sound and stars Vega, a young¿whale. After a devastating earthquake and tsunami, Vega must use every skill she has learned to lead her brother back to their pod. A Whale of the Wild¿was praised as a “spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure” in a¿Booklist¿starred review.
A Horse Named Sky follows the journey of a young, wild mustang named Sky who must find his way across treacherous terrain to reunite with his family after being captured for the Pony Express.¿Horn Book¿called¿A Horse Named Sky¿“engrossing and fast-paced.”¿
A Wolf Called Fire tells the story of a wolf named Warm. Warm is not the strongest or biggest in his pack, but when he needs it most, he finds within himself the heart of a true leader. Booklist praises A Wolf Called Fire as “another winner from a proven author.”
- Each Voice of the Wilderness novel contains:
- Spectacular black-and-white illustrations throughout
- A map of the protagonist's journey
- Information about the real-life animals who inspired each story
- Detailed descriptions of the habitats, flora, and fauna mentioned in the book
- Resources for young readers who want to learn more
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Rosanne Parry is the author of the bestselling novels A Wolf Called Wander, A Whale of the Wild, A Horse Named Sky, and A Wolf Called Fire, as well as The Wolf Effect, a picture book illustrated by Jennifer Thermes. These “Voice of the Wilderness” stories center the voices of wild animals and focus on their struggle to survive in a dangerous and changing world. Based on rigorous research and inspired by the real animals of the western United States, Rosanne’s books are treasured by teachers and librarians and adored by animal-loving readers of all ages. The author lives with her family in Portland, Oregon, and writes in a treehouse in her backyard.