Lottie Saahko

Lumi and the Wolf

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 BearWhen 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 Oskár, 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+.---'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