Secrets of the Wolves: A Novel (The Wolf Chronicles)

I have been a wolf enthusiast since I was 5 years old and, 40 years later, I still am. The trilogy of the Wolf Chronicles was well-written, and also written from the POV of the wolves, which doesn't happen much. It was set back in 1400 yrs in the past.
The author, Dorothy Hearst, loves dogs and knew very little about wolves (when she began the research, she believed they were the Big Bad Wolves of folklore, and, although she seemed to do extensive research on their behavior, I--who have have been studying wolves since I was old enough to walk and read--found glaring issues with the way that wolves act as a pack.) Such as "curling their tails over their backs"--which is a sure sign of a hybrid, not a wolf, since wolves raise their tails straight and stiff, but never curled. She also had them barking--which, in a wolf pack, is only used as a sound of alarm. She also continually had the wolves open their muzzles gently over another's to soothe them, which is seen--but very rarely. And the submissive belly-roll and throat bearing of a subordination to an elder was deeply lacking.
I enjoyed the book--and read all three, because I love wolves--but these flaws glared at me every time I saw them.

Secrets of the Wolves left off where the last book ended. Kaala is till trying to unite the humans with the wolves and the Great Wolves are still trying to thwart her. This time though, there are many secrets the Great Wolves have hidden and its up to to Kaala to find them and keep the humans and wolves from warring with each other and destroying all that is in the Wide Valley.

Kaala and her pack are back and really not much has changed. Kaala is still regarded as Drelshik (unlucky) and is shunned by some wolves but loved by others (Azzuen, Marra, Pell) and of course the humans NiaLi and TaLi. This time the Great Wolves have given Kaala and her group a challenge: Make the humans accept the youngwolves into their homes by 3 moons past or else all the wolves in the wide valley will die by Great Wolf teeth and claws and everything will go back to the way it was, with wolves ignoring humans and humans ignoring wolves.

In the beginning it looks like Kaala and gang will succeed and I was so happy for them, until we learn that Malsindra, a great wolf will do anything to make sure they fail, even if it means driving the prey off! I was so discouraged because they were doing so well, wolf and human were hunting together and taking down big game, even sitting side by side at fires.

Then we learn a great thing that Kaala and Tlitoo the raven can do and it got very interesting, and helps Kaala along her way to finding out the secrets the great wolves harbor. The ending though sets up very well for the third book and it had me reeling! I want to know what happens so badly! If you enjoy books told through the eyes of animals or mythical creatures then I believe this novel and the one before it will capture your attention and heart.

Very beautiful novel!

Daughter loved it! Her teacher is reading it now. Timely delivery.

It wonderful book about wolves.
It nice to read the book form a wolf's point of view.
Also, its nice to see how wolves and humans interaction can change over time.
It was also nice to read about the wolves interactions with ravens.

Read through it way too fast, I couldn't put it down!

I love the way the direction of wolf and man are depicted from the wolves point of view and the differences the two societies are structured yet can co-exist to the betterment of both.

I tend to pick up wolf books when I see them. This is the second book in a series about some pre-historic wolves and their interactions with humans. The writing style improves some, but can sometimes be irritating to get through. I like it enough to plan on getting the next book in the series, but I was not floored by the plot overall. Still a pretty good book for middleschool/highschool readers.

I got this book for my niece Madison. She loves wolves and had the first one of the series. when she is done with it I will be looking for the 3rd one. If you have it and in such good condition as the one let me know.

This is a very good book i am reading it and it a phenomanal although the names in the book are pretty hard to pronouns but as you go along they seem to come to you.