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Wolf Storm

by Dee Garretson (Goodreads Author)

3.85 of 5 stars 3.85 · rating details · 81 ratings · 31 reviews

This is Stefan's big break. He's on location in the mountains far from home for his first movie role, filming a blockbuster sci-fi adventure. The props, the spaceships, and the trained wolves on set should add up to a dream job, but acting turns out to be much tougher than he ever imagined, and he feels like his inner loser is all that's showing through. From the way his f...more

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Published August 30th 2011 by HarperCollins

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Mar 20, 2013 Shay Talton added it

My book I have read is called Wolf Storm by Dee Garretson. This story takes place in a place called frozen land of Slovakia. They are filming a science fiction movie in which these kids come back to a frozen wasteland version of earth with only the protection of there pet wolfs. The characters in this book are Stefan who is 14,Rain which is 13,and Jeremy which is 9, and they are all siblings in the movie. Stefan is the main character in this story and he takes his friends to audition for a movie...more

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Mar 07, 2013 Lew Lazatin rated it 4 of 5 stars

I chose this book because the plot and title seemed very appealing which interested me to read it. This book is basically about 3 characters (14-year-old Stefan, 13-year-old Raine, and 9-year-old Jeremy)who play in a movie in the frozen islands of Slovakia. The movie is supposed to be a science fiction movie in which these kids come back to a frozen wasteland version of Earth with only the protection of their pet wolves. But, when a real snowstorm hits the cast, their they use only their surroun...more

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May 03, 2012 Jaime Leroy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: middle-school, high-school

14-year-old Stefan, 13-year-old Raine, and 9-year-old Jeremy play siblings in a movie they are filming in the frozen lands of Slovakia. The movie is supposed to be a science fiction movie in which these kids come back to a frozen wasteland version of Earth with only the protection of their pet wolves. But when a very real snowstorm and avalanche leave the three kids and their wolves trapped outdoors, they turn from actors playing a t survival to real life survivors. With the smart use of props a...more

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Apr 16, 2012 Kitty Bullard rated it 5 of 5 stars

Book Title: "Wolf Storm"
Author: Dee Garretson
Published By: Harper / Harper Collins
Age Recommended: 8 +
Reviewed By: Kitty Bullard
Raven Rating: 5

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Review: I adore Dee Garettson, and will definitely seek out other novels of hers to read and share with my daughter. “Wolf Storm” is a perfect adventure for children age 8-12 years. Even as an adult I found myself completely enthralled and unable to put this book down.

The story is about three children hired to act in a movie that takes place in the...more

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Jan 09, 2013 Kate rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-challenge

This was a quick and easy read that packed a punch. Centered on Stephan, a young actor taking on his first role, the story hits on a number of elements including relationships, a survival story, and him being a fish out of water and it does it all well.

The author does a nice job of weaving the story together, spending just enough time on Stephan's experiences on set, dealing with rude co-stars and the pressure of getting things right for the camera or risk losing the job. The author hints that...more This was a quick and easy read that packed a punch. Centered on Stephan, a young actor taking on his first role, the story hits on a number of elements including relationships, a survival story, and him being a fish out of water and it does it all well.

The author does a nice job of weaving the story together, spending just enough time on Stephan's experiences on set, dealing with rude co-stars and the pressure of getting things right for the camera or risk losing the job. The author hints that Stephan's movie career will be a game changer for his family, his mother is home working and he is there with his aunt. His mother couldn't miss work, so it gives you sense that the money that Stephan will make will change everything for his family, even though the author never explicitly says that. It adds to the pressure that Stephan feels. The relationships that Stephan builds (or tries to avoid) during the first part of the story carry the plot believable into the "surviving a disaster" portion of the book.

As for that section- it's again really well done. Not only do Stephan and his two young co-stars (and one older co-star) survive an avalanche brought on by a blizzard, but they then have to figure out how to deal with wild wolves who are desperate for food while trying to figure out a way to get to help and safety. By keeping the time frame fairly short (a matter of days) and by referencing back to things the characters have learned about survival (like "a wild animal that will approach you in the daylight and without fear is desperate. Get away.") made it believable that these three kids could survive this disaster.

This isn't to say that they don't face serious danger. Besides the wolves there are fires, explosions, more snow, extreme cold and hunger. AND they have to find a way out since they have no way of knowing if anyone is coming for them. The only thing that irked me a little about this book is that I felt like the resolution came too quickly. There was a lot of build up and then... it was over. I won't tell you haw it all resolved, but I can say that I felt like it wrapped up to quickly and neatly for the story that came before it. Maybe that's just me as an adult reading it wanting to see more action and tragedy come out of it, so I won't knock it too much. This is a book for Middle Schoolers and in that respect it was well done. The story managed to get a lot into a short number of pages and I really appreciate that. (less)

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May 19, 2013 Kuba Nogalski rated it 5 of 5 stars

One day, as I walked into English class, I realized that I didn’t have a book. Therefore, I looked through the titles of the books in my teacher’s library, and this one appealed to me the most. This book is about three kids and one old grandpa, who during their first night in the Carpathian Mountains, where they were shooting a movie, get separated from their fellow actors, directors, and parents. The kids are surrounded by hungry wolves, and they must find a way to outsmart them, and survive th...more

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Jun 30, 2011 Tvaleros (SpadesHighReads) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-mg, read-ya, for-review, books-i-own, own-arc

This book is so exciting! I felt as if I was in the story or watching it all unfold before me eyes. For a middle grade novel it is very well written. It grasps you and has you wanting to hurry and find out if they make it out alive, become wolf chow or human-sicles (popsicles).

Wolf Storm had me on the edge of my seat and holding my breath until I got to the end of the chapter. Where there I'm taken back to the top of the roller coaster. What a ride! =)

Stefan, well in the beginning of his teenage...more This book is so exciting! I felt as if I was in the story or watching it all unfold before me eyes. For a middle grade novel it is very well written. It grasps you and has you wanting to hurry and find out if they make it out alive, become wolf chow or human-sicles (popsicles).

Wolf Storm had me on the edge of my seat and holding my breath until I got to the end of the chapter. Where there I'm taken back to the top of the roller coaster. What a ride! =)

Stefan, well in the beginning of his teenage years, has just started his acting career. He never intended to audition for the role, but when he was asked to try out he unintentionally got the part. And by the twist of fate he ironically takes a similar role in his real life 'disaster'.
At first, Stefan didn't believe that he belonged and that he couldn't keep up with expectations that are needed for his acting role, especially since he had Raine constantly giving him the stink eye, and Sherman giving him attitude on his inadequate acting. But everything changes and he realizes there is more to him; It 'only' took them being stranded, avalanched, and hurt to near freezing to realize it.
(did you catch my hint of sarcasm -_^)

Everything was fine and moving along until everyone decided to go into town for a break. From there everything takes a turn for the worse.
A gripping tale of being stuck in the snowy mountains and the struggle to keep alive till help comes.
Imagine taking care of a 13 year old girl whose always in the Lime Light, a 9 year old that's still too young to know things & has asthma problems no less! And an old man that's on the brink of a heart attack. Oh boy!!
With no food, limited resources, no cellphones (OMG!!), ice and snow everywhere, and hungry wolves waiting for you to make a mistake.
Where's Bear Grylls when you need him!!?? =)

Wolf Storm is a great story giving off the message that you can overcome anything with perseverance, that obstacles overcome makes you stronger, that wild one-eyed wolves are bad news, to always have a lighter on your person, and it's a good a idea to maybe want to have your cellphone with you at ALL TIMES!! ^_^

Thank you Ms Garretson & HarperCollins for a thrilling ride!! And now please let me excuse myself while I go get my heartbeat back to normal. (less)

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Jul 29, 2011 Valerie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-read

Wolf Storm by Dee Garretson

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Stefan went with a friend to an audition for a movie and landed a leading role in a blockbuster sci-fi film. Joined by a famous stuck-up co-star, he struggles to get through the first day. Everything he does is wrong. When the production day finally ends, most everyone leaves for town. The three child actors and one adult actor are left in an old ski lodge as a huge winter storm hits the mountain. When the power goes out, they build a fire and try to enjoy t...more

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Apr 10, 2012 Shannon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2012

My son thinks that he just likes books about wizards and magic and monsters but I think I have found one that might change his mind. Wolf Storm by Dee Garretson was a really great adventure tale. I think this is just the kind of book to get him interested in reading more contemporary stories. The main character, Stefan is the perfect lead for the story. He is written as such a likeable boy that your teen can imagine being or being friends with. That is what makes it so wonderful to follow along...more

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Jun 23, 2012 Heidi rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: middle-grade-adventure, survival

I'm not particularly fond of scary stories, especially not the horror genre, but I do love survival stories. I'm not sure why, because I also love my creature comforts, but for whatever reason, I do love survival stories. This particular survival story I enjoyed, especially because it's very different than others I've read.

First, the location, Slovakia is not one I've ever seen in a middle grade/young adult book, or in any book come to think of it. Garretson does a fabulous job of creating the s...more I'm not particularly fond of scary stories, especially not the horror genre, but I do love survival stories. I'm not sure why, because I also love my creature comforts, but for whatever reason, I do love survival stories. This particular survival story I enjoyed, especially because it's very different than others I've read.

First, the location, Slovakia is not one I've ever seen in a middle grade/young adult book, or in any book come to think of it. Garretson does a fabulous job of creating the setting. I could practically feel the cold. It made me want to curl up in bed with a nice cup of hot chocolate. At the same time, I felt a strong urge to explore the partially restored lodge that Stefan and his co-stars, Raine, and Jeremy are staying in. For a survival story to really work, at least in my opinion, the setting needs to be carefully depicted. Garretson does a great job of that.

Second, characters, Stefan immediately becomes a sympathetic character as he struggles with his acting. Anyone whose made mistakes in front of any kind of audience can relate to Stefan's feelings of incompetence. And yet, Stefan, is desperate to succeed as an actor because his family desperately needs the money. Raine comes off at first as a spoiled star, yet as the book proceeds it's fun to see another, rather unexpected side of her. Let's just say, Stefan's frustrations with her are not surprising, if rather amusing (later in the book). At first, Raine just made me roll my eyes, but later I came to like her and she seemed much more down to earth. Jeremy is a nice addition to the story, as a bright and caring individual.

In order for a survival story to work, the plot needs to be believable however unlikely it might be. I found this particular plot quite believable. People underestimating the weather, unexpected events, how often do those things happen in real life. All too often unfortunately. The mishaps on the set I had no problem accepting as I'm sure this type of thing happens in the real world, especially when working with tamed(?) animals like wolves. I do have to say that I wondered how Stefan and the others would end up in a survival situation, when they had the lodge to stay in, with or without electricity, the building offered shelter. But the author takes care of that nicely. Overall, I found the plot moved along nicely and in quite a believable way.

While the story is certainly not the most intense I've ever read, I think it provides a nice combination of character development and action for those students who crave such, while not being too scary for students who dislike that sort of thing. I'd definitely recommend this book for those who enjoy adventure stories.(less)

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Jun 17, 2012 Krista Stevens rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, survival, childrens, young-adult

Strong survival story in snowy mountains in Slovakia where a group of actors are filming a sci-fi movie. Cue the wolves, the avalanche and old actor who is hurt leaving a trio of young actors to try and survive. I like the larger print and the pacing.
I gave it three stars only because I couldn't buy all the adults leaving the ski chalet and going into town in a huge blizzard leaving the kids alone and the ending scene was too forced, staged, and unsatisfying.
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Dec 16, 2012 Theresa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Stefan thought his great adventure would come on the movie set, although he reluctantly went to the casting call with his friend. Little did he know that Cecil's curse would make him and his co-stars live through a heroic and tragic adventure. The storm was not expected tell the next day, so all the adults and producers went to town for the last time before the storm closed them in to the abandoned Chalet in the Carpathan mountains. Stefan,and his co-stars, Jeremy,and Raine, had thought they wou...more

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Mar 05, 2012 Anne rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, action-adventure, animal, realistic-fiction, washyarg-reviews, juvenile

On a whim, Stefan auditioned for a role in an upcoming blockbuster film. He was cast as one of the leads and is now on the set in the mountains of Slovakia. The sci-fi adventure calls for dramatic props and trained wolves, so it should be a lot of fun. However, difficult co-stars and a dangerous winter storm combined with hungry feral wolves force Stefan to fight for his very survival.
Great adventure story with lots of action. Could be a good choice for reluctant readers or those interested in t...more

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Dec 24, 2012 Carla Thomas rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: horror, thriller, young-adult

Stefan is about to make his first ever feature movie and become a big star-if he doesn't mess it all up with his clumsiness. He keeps forgetting his lines; he makes his costar Raine furious; and, he accidentally almost kills one of the trained wolves, stopping the whole production. When most of the adults leave to try and find help for the injured wolf, Stefan is left alone with his two teenage costars overnight.

The story quickly goes from a drama/comedy of misadventure to thriller to horror to...more

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Apr 27, 2012 Charlou Lunsford rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: middle-grade, j

Stephan thinks acting might be fun, goes on a audition, and ends up the star of a potential blockbuster sci-fi adventure film. It ends up being more difficult than he expected. And then things get more interesting than the script. A blizzard strikes stranding the kid actors on location in the Carpathian Mountains while most of the adults are away in town. Wild wolves looking for food are stalking them and the trained wolves for the movie. Yes, it must be said, that's when the action really start...more

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Oct 10, 2012 Kimberly rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-bookshelf

Wolf Storm was everything I expected it to be and better. I wasn't really sure how much I would like it when I first borrowed it from the library but, I did know for a fact that it would be a book that I liked.

I've always enjoyed a good survivalist novel especially when they're YA or upper middle grade novels and of course the occasional middle grade novel as well. This one though really did impress me though. I was very surprised by how well thought out the story line was.

The main character St...more Wolf Storm was everything I expected it to be and better. I wasn't really sure how much I would like it when I first borrowed it from the library but, I did know for a fact that it would be a book that I liked.

I've always enjoyed a good survivalist novel especially when they're YA or upper middle grade novels and of course the occasional middle grade novel as well. This one though really did impress me though. I was very surprised by how well thought out the story line was.

The main character Stephan is regular kid who just happens to land a major role in a movie, much to his amazement I might add. He's awkward, uncertain and completely out of his element in the woods of Slovakia in the midst of seasoned co-stars. For me it was his uncertainty that made him a memorable character.

I'm not sure if it's just me or if it's the books I choose but a lot of the time when I read a YA book with a male main character they tend to be really cocky, rude and self centered no matter what age they are so for me Stephan's uncertainty and awkwardness was refreshing, I loved that he tried to bring people together when disaster struck and he was left alone with two other kids plus an older man in a hotel during a blizzard. It seemed as though he were a pillar of strength for the other characters in the book.

This book was on the lighter side of a survivalist novel because it's for middle grade readers who are on the cusp of YA. The parts where the survivors of the blizzard and the avalanche have to survive being hunted by the wild wolves of Slovakia on a mountain ironically called Wolf Mountain was great. The action was wonderful and even though it was on the lighter side it was intense enough to keep me interested because of how likable Stephan was as well as his resolute determination to keep everyone alive and well even at the risk of his own health and more often than not his own life.

I thought this was an extremely well written book perfect for anyone to read regardless of their age because of the action and the sense of adventure the book offers. My only complaint with the book was that the ending was rather abrupt and I wish it had been longer. I highly recommend this book to fans of the genre. I for one can't wait to read the author's other book as soon as I can.(less)

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Jan 30, 2012 Cordelia Dinsmore rated it 4 of 5 stars

Wolf Storm is the kind of book to keep you up at night. The characters are real and interesting, and the situation they are in of filming a futuristic sci-fi movie in a deserted, snowbound area of Slovakia, sets the scene for creepiness. Enter catastrophe, coupled with the danger of feral wolves, and my palms were sweating as I turned each page. This tale is packed with action of the kind young readers would eagerly gobble up. The author has done an amazing job of filling every page with tension...more

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Dec 23, 2011 Amy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Great book for Middle Grade students; both boys and girls. Very creative plot. All the right kinds of action. Interesting characters - real life characters to connect with.

I read this book during a day of air travel. It kept me turning the pages from start to finish. My hubby, who is NOT a reader, was reading this book over my shoulder. The avalanche sure did catchc his attention! :)

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Jan 17, 2012 Tracie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: middle-school, elem, contemporary-lit

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Aug 07, 2011 Lori Duffy Foster rated it 5 of 5 stars

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to read this before its release. Wonderful! The characters are well-developed and intriguing. It's fast-paced and suspenseful, but it's still got that literary edge. My 11-year-old son loved it. Even better than Wildfire Run, which is hard to beat.

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Nov 13, 2011 Leaf rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: action-adventure

Wolf storm is about a guy named Stefan who is filming a block buster movie in the mountains about future earth. When all the adults leave to go to the village, Stefan and the other kids are left on the set. It should have been a nice mini vacation but when a blizzard followed by an avalanche hits the set it's up to Stefan and his friends to get out of there and find a way to the village before they freeze to death or get eaten by the wild wolves.
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Feb 26, 2012 Sarah rated it 5 of 5 stars

A great page-turning adventure. Perfect for reading with a cup of cocoa when the weather outside is awful! You won't need an entire chair to sit and read this, because you will definitely be on the edge of your seat.

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Feb 22, 2012 Dracolibris rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, ya-lit

This would be a good book for middle school readers who are looking for a scary, real world survival tale, but nothing too gory or TOO scary. To me, this was a bit of fluff, but to an 11 year old I think it would have just the right amounts of danger and suspense.

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Aug 16, 2012 Cheri rated it 3 of 5 stars

Interesting action book about child actors who get caught in a storm while working on a movie. Topics include: acting, animal training, friendship, winter survival.

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Jul 03, 2012 Ms.Patterson rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: gsf

The writing isn't great but it's a fun movie set / wilderness / avalanche / wild wolves adventure anyway. Thick book but giant font means its an easier read than it appears.

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Dec 12, 2012 Horace Mann Family Reading Challenge rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2-012-in-2012, adventure

Stefan is in his first movie and he wants to make it great. But when there left alone something happens. D.

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Jan 26, 2013 Sheila rated it 4 of 5 stars

A book I'm going to read aloud to my grade 7s. Exciting story about kids surviving without adult help.

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Feb 16, 2013 Kim rated it 4 of 5 stars

Great action and adventure book for middle school students, both boys and girls.

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Dec 13, 2012 Jewell rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads

Good book for boys. I think it is a great book for it's intended audience.

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Apr 13, 2013 Cassandra rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Great book

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