Questions About Never Cry Wolf: The Amazing True Story of Life Among Arctic Wolves

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Originally thought to be a true story but , was proven false, Yes?

Gord Beacock At the time Farley Mowat was more of a fiction writer (and still is a storyteller). As I understand it, with no confirmation, this is a partly fiction…moreAt the time Farley Mowat was more of a fiction writer (and still is a storyteller). As I understand it, with no confirmation, this is a partly fictionalized account of his experiences, research from other sources etc. It is probably at least as factual, or more so, than the anecdotes of James Herriot. I would trust his data on the wolves more than the experiences studying them.(less)

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Is it good? I guess I could try 0~0

Valerie Legacey our american neighbors would scoff at mowats writings, but Farley wrote the truth as he remembered it, arrogance..maybe but show me an author who is n…moreour american neighbors would scoff at mowats writings, but Farley wrote the truth as he remembered it, arrogance..maybe but show me an author who is not arrogant.....a delight to read :)(less)

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Why did Mowat stay inside the tent for the first few days of his observations?

Kenna I'm pretty sure he stayed inside the tent so he wouldn't attract the wolves' attention and didn't want to alarm or frighten them.…moreI'm pretty sure he stayed inside the tent so he wouldn't attract the wolves' attention and didn't want to alarm or frighten them.(less)

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What is the volume of Never Cry Wolf?

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