Whispers of the Wolf

A beautiful picture book by author Pauline Ts'o set around 500 years ago among the Pueblo Indians of the desert Southwest.

A young boy, Two Birds, is shy and feels isolated from the other boys in his 16th-century Pueblo village. One day, he finds an abandoned wolf pup and decides to rescue and raise it. Through his wolf, he finds his voice as a storyteller and earns the respect and friendship of his peers. Eventually, he must choose whether to keep his wolf in captivity or allow it to run free and pursue its true nature.

A heartwarming piece of historical fiction, it weaves together themes of community, tradition, self-esteem, and respect for all life, creating a realistic portrait of a culture that continues to exert a vibrant, living influence today.

Paperback: 40 pages 

Grades: K-3