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Baree: The Story of a Wolf-Dog

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The thrilling adventure of a half-tame, half-wild wolf pup, born of a dog father and blind wolf mother, who must survive alone in the Canadian wilderness.

Paperback, 241 pages

Published June 3rd 1999 by William Morrow Paperbacks (first published 1918)

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Jun 20, 2012 Srinivas rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Nature lovers, dog lovers

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Baree, a dark blackish coloured wolf dog, was born to Kazan and Gray wolf (from the book above) and this book is devoted to his adventures and experiences. This book is as well written as the one above, and very touching and lively. However, if I have to choose, I would rate the previous book a bit higher than this one.

Due to his mother unfortunately being blinded during a violent fight with a lynx, she chose to deliver Baree inside the protected environment of a cave rather than under a moonlit...more Baree, a dark blackish coloured wolf dog, was born to Kazan and Gray wolf (from the book above) and this book is devoted to his adventures and experiences. This book is as well written as the one above, and very touching and lively. However, if I have to choose, I would rate the previous book a bit higher than this one.

Due to his mother unfortunately being blinded during a violent fight with a lynx, she chose to deliver Baree inside the protected environment of a cave rather than under a moonlit sky in the open plains guarded by her mate, which is the norm for wolves. The dark cave, Gray wolf and Kazan was all that tiny Baree knew, till he started experimenting more and setting out and discovering new things about the world and having his own little adventures. A freak accident washes him downstream and separates him from his parents while still quite young, and he has a number of adventures.

He encounters a hunting wolf pack one night and his instincts kick in and he joins them in the hunt and also finds a young she-wolf. However, circumstances (read - his black-ish coloured fur) cause the wolves to become confused about his identity and turn their fangs on him, and they drive him out. It broke my heart to see what the wolves did with him, and the way Baree started to hate wolves, similar to the loathing that Kazan had for Lynxes throughout his life.

Due to the dog heritage in him longing for company, Baree develops some curious friendly relations with bears, beavers, and other jungle animals. He finds himself in the care of, and warming up to Nepeese, a half Indian half French girl, and her father Pierrot who is a trapper. He develops a deep intimate bond with them, especially with the girl. There are a number of twists and turns later where he is captured, abused and set in a ring to fight to death with another dog for people's pleasure, and is rescued by a kind man. Baree never gives up on Nepeese though, and keeps trying to return back to her.

The last chapters and especially the climax is a heart warmer and James Curwood literally had me in tears yet again. Have become a fan of his writing and would most probably read many more books from this author. (less)

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Apr 11, 2010 Terry (Ter05 TwiMoms/ MundieMoms) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: could-not-put-it-down-books, read-more-than-once

This and the one before it (Kazan) is one of my all time favorite books. If you love dogs and love a good love story, this is the perfect book. Grab a box of tissues and go into the world where with a love story of humans and a love story of an incredible wolfdog and his blind wolf mate are beautifully written by a wonderful author who penned this story in 1914 - nearly a hundred years ago. I recommend reading Curwood's book Kazan first as Baree is his son.

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Jul 11, 2012 Andreea rated it 2 of 5 stars

This is a story about a wolf-dog puppy, who is separated from his family and is forced to learn to survive on his own. The reader learns how the puppy grows up and reaches maturity because of the rough experiences he goes through, experiences that reveal either his wild nature, or his domestic one. Baree is torn between his two origins: the wolf and the dog. Eventually, the reader finds out his true origin judging by Baree's choices: is he going to join the wolves or live like a dog?

I regarded C...more This is a story about a wolf-dog puppy, who is separated from his family and is forced to learn to survive on his own. The reader learns how the puppy grows up and reaches maturity because of the rough experiences he goes through, experiences that reveal either his wild nature, or his domestic one. Baree is torn between his two origins: the wolf and the dog. Eventually, the reader finds out his true origin judging by Baree's choices: is he going to join the wolves or live like a dog?

I regarded Curwood's book as a pretty nice tale, but not an extraordinary one. It did not blew me away. I am not keen on long descriptions of nature scenes, but the ones in this book are quite acceptable... and not so long. I particularly enjoyed the fact that Baree was a special animal - half wolf, half dog. Sometimes, he hunts like a wolf, other times, he is tame like a dog. This makes the story a bit more engaging because you never know what to expect from Baree. You never know how he will act in certain situations.

Also, the plot involving Baree and the human beings is rather good. It is lovely to watch how the relationship between Baree and the female character, Nepeese, evolves. The twists and turns are very welcome, too. The author obviously meant to let the reader know that animals also have feelings and that they act accordingly, no matter what kind of feelings they are: positive or negative ones. Clearly, there is a constant fight between Baree and the antagonist, Mac Taggart, which adds a bit of a thrill to the plot and arouses the reader's curiosity.

All in all, I can say that the book was ok, but it did not leave me with a very good impression. Personally, I prefer more complex stories, involving various types of characters. While reading about Baree, I kept having the feeling that something was missing. Therefore, I would only recommend it to those who are really interested in books about animals or nature. Perhaps they will find a greater pleasure in reading Baree: The Story of a Wolf-Dog.(less)

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May 20, 2011 Alice ♔ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: on-my-shelf, read-in-2011, middle-grade, fantasy

James Oliver Curwood is an amazing author. I loved Kazan and Baree was an such an enthralling read. The descriptions of the Canadian wilderness made you feel like you were right there, especially during the Winter months with the beautiful snow, but at the same time, he didn't just focus on the scenery and constantly kept the plot moving. There were always unexpected twists and turns coming up in the story that kept me gripped to the book.

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Apr 03, 2012 Eupheby rated it 5 of 5 stars

Gosh.. I've read that book when I was a kid.. and I cried so much!! ><
One of my fav'! : )

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Dec 11, 2010 Geraud rated it 2 of 5 stars

j'ai du lire ce livre étant enfant. je n'ai pas aimé. Terriblement lacrymal.

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Mar 06, 2013 María Sánchez rated it 5 of 5 stars

One of my favorites as a child =)

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Oct 01, 2012 Eveline Evans rated it 5 of 5 stars

Another great book about the north country.

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May 14, 2013 Lia F rated it 4 of 5 stars

Baree: The Story of a Wolf-Dog
James Oliver Curwood
Fantasy
241 pages
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This book is about how a young wolf/dog with a father of a dog and a mother of a wolf survives in the wilderness. He encounters many animals and lives with some.

I rated this book a four stars because it was very interesting. I enjoyed how it played out. I strongly recommend this book to young adults and teens.

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Jul 16, 2010 Vincent rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Jun 22, 2007 Grace Sun added it Recommends it for: animal lovers

I really liked the first half of this book and really wanted to finish it but I didn't get to cause I moved away from the library that I got it from.

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May 18, 2012 Kathy rated it 4 of 5 stars

I found this classic in a small book shop and so glad I did. It was a good read.

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Born in Owosso, Michigan he left high school without graduating but was able to pass the entrance exams to the University of Michigan where he studied journalism. In 1900, Curwood sold his first story while working for the Detroit News-Tribune. By 1909 he had saved enough money to travel to the Canadian northwest, a trip that provided the inspiration for his wilderness adventure stories. The succe...more

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