Description: Cai's scratchy, flowing chapter heads enhance the fantastical atmosphere. A subtle, haunting debut. --Kirkus Reviews Readers will glimpse the harsh reality of life in Soviet prison camps and root for Lina on her journey of self-discovery, as she finds the inner strength to survive a variety of dangers. The magical adventure is brought to life through lush details and vivid imaginings of ghostly wolves as they stalk through the woods after Lina and Bogdan. A strong choice for anyone who loves adventure, history, coming-of-age tales, magical journeys, or fairy tales. --Booklist Online An intriguing first novel with equal parts adventure and magic; an additional purchase. --School Library Journal Twelve-year-old Lina was born in her Siberian labor camp and knows nothing of the outside world...readers looking for a seasonal book with Russian folklore may find this rewarding. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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