Julie of the Wolves

Author: Jean Craighead George
Copyright: 1972
Genre: Historical Fiction
Rating: Very Good 8/10
# of Pages: 176
Review By: Waimea

In Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George, written in 1972, Julie, an Eskimo teenager, decides to leave her family to visit her pen pal in San Francisco - a long way away. Julie escapes her marriage to go visit Amy, her pen pal, and on the way there she lives with a pack of wolves that she calls family. Using her natural Eskimo instincts, taught to her by her father, she struggles to survive in the arctic of Alaska. This riveting story explores the life of Julie and her transformation to a different life.

Overall I think Julie of the Wolves was a great story for kids and teenagers alike. It explores how Julie changes her family life, as well as keeping some of her Eskimo traditions. I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good journey of trying to find one's self. Julie transforms herself, but she might not have changed as much as she thought.