A Legend of Wolf Song

by George Stone

Wolf determines to restore the ancient wolf habit of singing that has been forbidden to wolves for generations.

Genres: Fiction, Wolves, Animals, Childrens

223 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1975

Reviews

[Víctor]

“Escuchar el canto del lobo es tener la experiencia de una expresión sensual, singularmente conmovedora, de lo selvático. Es un sonido de calidad insuperable, que parece fantástico e inhumano. Pero no irreal. Porque forma parte de la esencia de la criatura lobo: de su espíritu, de su ser, de su verdad.”

Un relato breve que describe a la perfección la vida lobuna, tanto que a veces me he sentido como si estuviera viendo un documental muy bien hecho, mientras exploramos la historia de un lobo que lucha por el canto de los de su especie.

Me ha parecido una lectura bonita, pero que no me ha calado tanto como yo esperaba. No se si ha sido la forma de escribir del autor o por la trama en si, pero al terminarlo no he sentido que me removiera por dentro.

Mención especial a las ilustraciones de lobos que aparecen a lo largo del libro porque me han parecido sencillas y realistas.

[Bliss]

This book made a huge impression on me when I read it as a teen. I want to read it again to see if it retains that magical charm.

[Lana Kamennof-sine]

The author is an astute observer of wolves. There are splendid descriptions - first time I've ever read of what my 2 yr old Great Pyrenees, Alex, does when he plays in snow. It was uncanny...

Lots of analogies to modern society and our evolution, a bit laboured at times, but overall an interesting and enjoyable read.

[Jukka Häkkinen]

Romanttinen ja mystinen kuvaus susien elämästä.

[Alexandra Thompson]

Complex inner emotional and social lives of wolves. Great nature writing.

[Lena Aguilar]

IDEAL PER LLEGIR A LA MUNTANYA

[★ Dreamfyre]

GUYS I found a decent copy that was signed and bought it, now I can reread it and admire it whenever I want. 😭

New review to come, let's see if it will withstand time!

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I have to reread this book!

I remember reading it when I was in Middle School and absolutely loved it. I may have cried. One day I'll reread it for a proper review.

Edit: I've just suddenly come to the conclusion that the animal on this cover is not a wolf, but a fox. 😅 The ears gave it away initially.

[Trotalomas]

Aunque resulta entretenido, algunos aspectos creo que le hacen perder fuerza (incluso podría deberse a la traducción). El enfoque es el de un cuento o leyenda, en esto el título no miente, sobre los lobos, cuando perdieron la capacidad de cantar, esto es, de aullar, y uno de ellos dedica su vida a luchar por un sueño: el de lograr que los lobos vuelvan a cantar.

[Laurie]

I chose to read this book because it was written by the husband of a friend. This is not a book that I would have sought out on my own, and I was pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed it as much as I did. I found the writing style to be poetic and calming.