DEEP IN THE Minnesota forest, where only the strong survive, four regular-sized pups—Leader, Sniffer, Runner, and Thinker—are pushed in...
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Sep 17, 2009
Jackie
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A litter of wolf pups is born deep in the wide Minnesota forest to King and Silver...Leader, Runner, Sniffer,Thinker, and Runt. Runt is as his name suggests... small, weak, and struggling to breath and survive. But, survive he does. His determination and spunkiness are the traits that provide for him, yet it is these same qualities that get into trouble and danger. He sets out time and time again to prove himself and to rid himself of his unworthy name. When Runt slowly starts to follow the path
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Feb 12, 2008
Kim
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I read this as a book club book with my 9 year old. Man, this is deep... I'm surprised that they let 3rd graders read this stuff... I was almost in tears.. maybe I think that 9 yr olds aren't as tough as they are. It is a sweet book that gets across the point that painfully paints growing up as 'different'. I wouldn't recommend it for kids under 9, but what do I know?
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Nov 28, 2010
Michele
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Interest level: 5th +
Reading level: easy
Genre: animal fiction, animals, wolves, realistic fiction
If you like realistic books about animals this story gives you a true glimpse into the harsh world of wild wolves where only the strongest survive. In a litter of five pups born one day, Runt is the smallest and has to struggle to compete with his siblings who shun him as soon as he is born.
This is a short book, easy to read, and in the end you'll feel you know a lot mo More...
Reading level: easy
Genre: animal fiction, animals, wolves, realistic fiction
If you like realistic books about animals this story gives you a true glimpse into the harsh world of wild wolves where only the strongest survive. In a litter of five pups born one day, Runt is the smallest and has to struggle to compete with his siblings who shun him as soon as he is born.
This is a short book, easy to read, and in the end you'll feel you know a lot mo More...
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Apr 02, 2009
Claudia
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AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW what a cute book. some parts i almost cried they were so sad.
And Welcome To Today's Show.....ANOTHER WORD OF ADVICE
Reporter: Hi i am here to tell one of my famous words of advice.....Read this book...unless you have a tender heart.
Runt bad wolf pup never play with a porcupine....btw you have to read this book to understand about the prcupine and all....yeah...alrighty then
READ THIS BOOK
And Welcome To Today's Show.....ANOTHER WORD OF ADVICE
Reporter: Hi i am here to tell one of my famous words of advice.....Read this book...unless you have a tender heart.
Runt bad wolf pup never play with a porcupine....btw you have to read this book to understand about the prcupine and all....yeah...alrighty then
READ THIS BOOK
Jul 24, 2011
2003- Boring, even for a book geared towards the younger set...Being stuck with a name like Runt is not exactly something anyone would be proud of, especially a young wolf. Runt has much to learn and makes many mistakes. You feel bad for the little guy, but I felt the book lacked details that could have enhanced it. I'm sure there are better animal stories out there.
Jun 17, 2011
qiqing
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Runt is a wolf who is the smalleist in the pack. the king (his fathor) thinks he is no longer liveing, so gave him this name. Because of Runt's size he can't do things like other wolf can do, once he is trying to help on hunnting, thporve he can survie. but, at last he goot lost. he is always trying to do things that to prove he can suvie, but things always going in the wrong way. But, Runt never gats up.
Jun 06, 2011
Laura
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Runt is the youngest and smallest cub born into a wolf pack. Runt tells the story of how the wolf cub grows up, learns his place in the world, and earns a new name. A simple, sweet, and sometimes vivid portrayal of wolf life. The author includes some suggested readings for both children and adults. Recommended for grades 4 and up.
Apr 16, 2011
Marianna
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Exciting, informative, sad with a happy ending. I've always been fascinated by wolf culture and the fact that some level of communication exists within packs. Dane Bauer does an excellent job of bringing the factual into her fictional account of Runt's first year of life.
Oct 17, 2010
Dart
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Jul 07, 2011
Natasha
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Loved it loved it loved it. Absolutely heart warming and heart ripping to pieces. I read it quite a few years ago but just seeing the front cover I'm remembering how I felt again. Any and all animal lovers should read. Quick perfect book.
Nov 25, 2010
Catherine
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This book was a good book. it had a good tory line good discriptions and it really told the story. But, i would only rate this a 3-5 because it was a little young for me. I would recomend this for for Elementary schoolers.
Dec 03, 2009
This is a ok book about a liter of wolf pups. They are all good at some thing but one and at birth they call him runt. I'm not gone tell about the book just know runt isn't going to stay a runt. When he grows up he is gone to save the pack. King and Silver is the name of his parents and they give all the others name like Leader, Runner, Sniffer,Thinker, but he gets Runt out of all names. Runt is hellbent on making a contribute something to his pack, but is not mature enough to see danger loo
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May 13, 2009
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Jan 05, 2012
Cheryl in CC NV
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Beautiful, provocative, intense - and educational, with author's note and bibliography. Oh, and fun & exciting, too - probably good for reluctant readers up to age 14 or 15, or avid readers as young as 9.
Mar 18, 2009
Kristen
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I'm not much into animal perspective books, so I can't really say I enjoyed this book. It wasn't badly written, the plot was so-so. But nothing stunning. The only good thing was how quickly it read.
Dec 23, 2011
Eevee
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I read this when I was in like seventh grade and it was really good for that time. I can't say that I remember everything that happened, but I can say that I remember really enjoying it.
Mar 14, 2011
Rebecca
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It was a cute book. I felt very sad because a lot of his brothers and sisters died. I also felt bad because his father didn't really pay attention to him.
Jun 12, 2010
♫SEL & RJG♫
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this book was a very cute story of a wolf yes but it had more of kinda what maybe a wolf pup mught think of everything. I recomend this book to everyone.
Feb 24, 2011
pati
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Runt, the smallest wolf cub in the litter, seeks to prove himself to his father King and the rest of the pack and to earn a new name.
Nov 28, 2010
Sara
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I read this when I was very young, but it's the only book I remember from that time generally, so I must have enjoyed it. =P
Jan 24, 2009
Nessa
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Runt is the smallest of his wolf pack and doesn't have a cool name. But then he learns how to howl.
Dec 08, 2008
Ronna
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Poorly written, wolf's perspective but lacking any major insight or depth, I kept waiting for a moral.
Jul 17, 2009
Libbyloo98
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i liked this book because i love wolves ive read it twice already and love it more every time i read it
Jun 13, 2011
well i read this book when i was a little younger but i did truly enjoy every second of this book
May 03, 2009
Maddie
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i read the book in third grade, it was a reading rally book and i was just learning to read
Aug 27, 2011
Joely
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This is my favorite book ever! My good friend Jarrett recommended it & I loved it!
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May 23, 2011
Max
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it was ok and half way there cute story it was almost there on my fav`s
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