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Lumi and the Wolf: the heart-warming, epic animal adventure by a truly inspiring storyteller
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When I met the wolf for the first time, I had no idea that within a week I'd walk a hundred kilometres to save his life.
'Storytelling at its best, utterly mesmerising and deeply touching' Michael Morpurgo
'Full of warmth, friendship and page-turning excitement' Pari Thomson, author of the Greenwild series
'A heartfelt adventure for animal lovers everywhere' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
When Lumi arrives in Lapland, her aunt and uncle warn her of the wild white wolf. But when Lumi meets him and learns he's being hunted, she decides to do whatever it takes to save his life.
With the help of local boy Oskar, she sets off on a perilous quest across snowy fells to reach the national park where Wolf will be safe. To survive, Lumi must trust the things that make her who she is: her sharp senses, the patterns she sees in the forests, and her fierce determination - before the hunters catch up.
An unforgettable story of friendship, bravery and belonging by an award-winning Finnish neurodivergent storyteller. Beautifully illustrated with forest diary pages. Perfect for readers 8-12+.
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'Beautifully drawn with a touching friendship at its core' Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark
'A warm hug of a book, packed with so much heart' J. J. Arcanjo, author of Crookhaven
'I was hooked immediately' Matilda, 10 years old
'The must buy children's book of the year!!!' Liliana, Waterstones bookseller
Praise for Lumi and the Wolf
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Beautifully drawn setting with a touching friendship at its core. Lumi and Wolf are a lovely pair. - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark
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A heartwarming, beautifully written adventure... I definitely found myself tearing up towards the end (in a good way), and this is one that fans of brilliant authors Hannah Gold and Lui Sit will love. - Philippa Leathley, author of the Inkbound series
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Absolutely captivating. Lumi and the Wolf is spellbinding, sensitively written and sweeps you away from the very first page. Lottie Saahko is a STUNNING storyteller. I'm obsessed! - Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls series
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A stand-out voice and a terrific adventure, I loved every moment of Lumi and the Wolf. With a brave autistic girl at the forefront, Lumi and the Wolf is destined to be a classic of children's literature. Complete wonder, utter magic. - Lizzie Huxley-Jones author of the Vivi Conway series
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I just absolutely adored it. It was such a beautiful story about autistic joy and resilience, with a gorgeous, well-rounded cast of characters (including the incredible wolf). - Anna Zoe Quirke, author of Something to be Proud Of
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Hannah Gold meets Elle McNicoll with a sprinkle of Moomin midwinter magic... An achingly beautiful story of unexpected friendships and finding a place to belong... Lottie's gentle, lyrical autistic voice is a gorgeous addition to neurodivergent representation. One of the easiest five stars I've ever had to give. - Claire Hatcher-Smith author of The Mizzy Mysteries series
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A heartfelt adventure set in the snowy Finnish wonderlands. Sensitively written, this is bound to appeal to animal lovers everywhere - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
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So pacey and full of heart... An absolute classic of an adventure. - Jacob North, author of Ice Apprentices
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