{"product_id":"9780733341229_we-are-wolves","title":"We Are Wolves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe powerful novel from award-winning Australian writer Katrina Nannestad.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted in the 2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards. Winner of the 2021 Australian Book Design Awards. Longlisted in the 2021 Australian Book Industry Awards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSometimes it's good to be wild.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSometimes you have to be wild.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the Russian Army marches into East Prussia at the end of the war, the Wolf family must flee. Liesl, Otto and their baby sister Mia find themselves lost and alone, in a blizzard, in the middle of a war zone. Liesl has promised Mama that she will keep her brother and sister safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut sometimes, to survive, you have to do bad things. Dangerous things. Wild things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes to survive, you must become a wolf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBestselling author Katrina Nannestad returns with her most masterful novel yet -- a book to crack open your heart, a book to light you up inside, a book to love.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner - ABDA Best Designed Children's Fiction Book 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner - Book Links Award for Children's Historical Fiction 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner - ARA Historical Novel Prize 2021 (Children's and Young Adult Category)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner - Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature 2022 (Children's Literature Award)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner - Koala Awards 2022 (Fiction for Readers 7-9)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShortlisted - CBCA Book of the Year Award (Younger Readers) 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShortlisted - Queensland Literary Awards 2021 (Children's Book Award)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShortlisted - Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature 2021 (Children's Literature Award)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShortlisted - West Australian Young Readers' Book Awards 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLonglisted - ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR WE ARE WOLVES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The children's physical and emotional journeys, inspired by real events, are poignantly depicted as they struggle against the elements, hunger, and foes and try to understand the nonsensical nature of war and the unimaginable things it forces people to do to survive. Heiduczek's hauntingly atmospheric art adds to the story's emotional impact. A lesser-known story beautifully and sensitively told.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A compelling mix of historical fiction, survival, and adventure, this title shines light on a little-known episode from history'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is powerful storytelling that will touch the toughest of hearts. Liesl, Otto, and Mia will stay with me for a long time to come.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eFelice Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eA Great Escape\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'All the appeal, adventure and terror of classic war novels like \u003cem\u003eOnce \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamas\u003c\/em\u003e, but with its own unique voice, humour and heart. \u003cem\u003eWe Are Wolves\u003c\/em\u003e is a book for children and their adults to curl up and read together, and I feel as though it will be read and loved for many years to come.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eTristan Bancks\u003c\/strong\u003e, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eDetention\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is quite simply one of the most beautiful books I've read for a long time ... I feel so much better for having read it, uplifted in the truest sense, and I'm sure it will be a story that is read for many, many years to come.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eKaren Foxlee\u003c\/strong\u003e, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eLenny's Book of Everything\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'It's the small acts of human kindness that make this book sing. Heart-swelling, and with characters that won't be forgotten.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eZana Fraillon\u003c\/strong\u003e, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Bone Sparrow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A timely novel recognising the silent victims of war and the courage and resilience of children to find joy in dark times.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eSusanne Gervay\u003c\/strong\u003e OAM, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eI Am Jack\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'In the tradition of wartime adventure stories, this is a heart-warming and engaging tale of endurance and survival. It's full of action and drama, but is also very moving and, ultimately, hopeful.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eJane Godwin\u003c\/strong\u003e, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eAs Happy as Here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eWe Are Wolves\u003c\/em\u003e drew me in from the very first page and held me close until the last. If a novel can be both gripping and gentle, then this is that - a page-turner that somehow also feels gloriously cosy and quiet ... Katrina Nannestad's powerfully beautiful novel makes history sing.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eMeg McKinlay\u003c\/strong\u003e, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eA Single Stone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Told with honesty and insight, \u003cem\u003eWe Are Wolves\u003c\/em\u003e is a sensitive portrayal of humanity at its best and at its worst. A story of displacement, loss, cruelty and deprivation, perfectly counterbalanced with hope, kindness, love and home. A timely reminder of the effects of war on today's children.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eGlenda Millard\u003c\/strong\u003e, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Stars at Oktober Bend\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'the best children's book I've read in years ... The way Nannestad has fostered hope and even humour out of her Wolfskinders' struggle to survive is testament to her remarkable skill as a writer for the young. There are scenes here that lay bare the cruelty of the times, but they are deftly balanced with heartwarming kindness and the courage that all children would like to believe lives inside them as well.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eJames Moloney\u003c\/strong\u003e, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Love That I Have\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'a rare combination of heart-stopping suspense and lyrical warmth.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eJaclyn Moriarty\u003c\/strong\u003e, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eWe Are Wolves\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderful and beautifully written story of hope, love, grief and courage. 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