A Wolf for a Spell
Ratings5
Average rating4.3
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Ratings5
Average rating4.3
The Girl Who Drank the Moon meets Pax in this fantastical tale of a wolf who forms an unlikely alliance with Baba Yaga to save the forest from a wicked tsar. Since she was a pup, Zima has been taught to fear humans--especially witches--but when her family is threatened, she has no choice but to seek help from the witch Baba Yaga. Baba Yaga never does magic for free, but it just so happens that she needs a wolf's keen nose for a secret plan she's brewing . . . Before Zima knows what's happening, the witch has cast a switching spell and run off into the woods, while Zima is left behind in Baba Yaga's hut--and Baba Yaga's body! Meanwhile, a young village girl named Nadya is also seeking the witch's help, and when she meets Zima (in Baba Yaga's form), they discover that they face a common enemy. With danger closing in, Zima must unite the wolves, the witches and the villagers against an evil that threatens them all. "Karah Sutton has crafted a vivid and rollicking adventure that proves a wolf doesn't have to be big or bad to win the day!" --Rosanne Parry, New York Times bestselling author of A Wolf Called Wander
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I'm a quarter-ish Russian, so while I may not have heard a ton of Russian folklore as a kiddo, I knew about Baba Yaga. This is such a great spin on Russian mythology, and I love that the Zima is a wolf. This is the type of unique novel that can be enjoyed by a lot of ages. I'm 26 and I loved it just as much as I think I would've when I was 16.
I love Baba Yaga stories, and this one is fantastic! Definitely one of my favorite middle grades. I loved the characters and the message of this book. And the cover is so beautiful.
I have already ordered a finished copy.
I received a copy from Net Galley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
A Wolf for a Spell is a breath-taking novel that throws a twist on fairy tales we know and love. The characters are beautifully written into the story with accompanying illustrations that really help you to imagine the story. It was very satisfying to see a wolf as a hero! The author has taken many characters and stories and has turned them into a tale that anyone who has passion for wolves, like myself, would love! It was exciting to watch how the characters dealt with each problem, each bit of conflict that came along. If you haven't already, request A Wolf for a Spell from your library!
Endy, Age 12
