Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
Shannon Whitney Messenger decided it was time to give middle grade stories the attention they deserve, and "Marvelous Middle Grade Mondays" was born.
Julie of the Wolves
by Jean Craighead George
Goodreads Blurb:
Miyax, like many adolescents, is torn. But unlike most, her choices may determine whether she lives or dies. At 13, an orphan, and unhappily married, Miyax runs away from her husband's parents' home, hoping to reach San Francisco and her pen pal. But she becomes lost in the vast Alaskan tundra, with no food, no shelter, and no idea which is the way to safety. Now, more than ever, she must look hard at who she really is. Is she Miyax, Eskimo girl of the old ways? Or is she Julie (her "gussak"-white people-name), the modernized teenager who must mock the traditional customs? And when a pack of wolves begins to accept her into their community, Miyax must learn to think like a wolf as well. If she trusts her Eskimo instincts, will she stand a chance of surviving?
This one is a classic, and I love it. It's one of my favorite books--not because it's middle grade, but because it's so wonderful. I love Miyax. She is so brave and resourceful. I fell in love with her wolves and her little, odd bird and the way she made a life for herself in the wilderness. This book ripped my heart to pieces, but I still re-read it every now and then because it is just that good.
If you still haven't read this book, YOU MUST. It's one of those special classics that everyone should read at least once.
** Others who can be counted on for MMGM: **
- Joanne Fritz @ My Brain on Books
- Sherrie Petersen @ Write About Now
- Brooke Favero @ Somewhere in the Middle
- Myrna Foster @ Night Writer
- Ally Beecher @ Kid Lit Frenzy
- Barbara Watson @ Novel and Nouveau
- Deb Marshall @ Just Deb!
- Anita Laydon Miller's Middle Grade Blog
- Michael G-G @ Middle Grade Mafioso
- Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles
- Ms. Yingling @ Ms. Yingling Reads
- Jennifer Rumberger
- Pam Torres @ So I'm Fifty
- Mary @ Writer's Butt Does Not Apply to Me
- The Accidental Novelist
- G.S. Prendergast @ Angelhorn
- Gina Carey
- Nye Louwen - My Spirit
Happy Monday!
17 comments:
I think I read that one as a girl. That's the My Side of the Mountain author, right? I'd like to reread it. Thanks for writing about it today.
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I loved this book when I was a kid! Everyone in my fourth grade class was very impressed that my name was also Julie :)
I loved Julie of the Wolves when I was younger. It was one of my favorites.
i would have loved this book during my middle grade years - thanks for passing it along!
I still have not read this one. Now I will. Thanks for the reminder, Shannon.
hi miss shannon! i hope you had lots of fun on your spring break and for sure i hope you had a happy birthday. i think i could like this book lots. i love nature stuff and books were the mc struggles and find help in nature.
...hugs from lenny
Wow!! What a book!! It sounds epic doesn't it!??! Yay! Thanks for the intro and review! Take care
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This is a great one!! I remember reading it when I was a kid and absolutely loving it. I finally bought my own copy when Borders was closing. It's so good!
I never heard of this but it sounds good. Thanks for sharing about a classic. And hope you had a great vacation.
Wow, 13 and married. How do they get around that in a middle grade novel?
Gosh, it's been a long long time since I read this book! Thanks for the reminder, Shannon.
It really, really is that good. I love this one too! :)
Loved this book when I was little...now I want to read it again! Thanks. :)
This was one of my favorites growing up. I'm going to have to pull out my copy and read again. Thanks Shannon!
Julie of the Wolves is so rich in its depiction of nature and culture. A gem of a book.
Hi Shannon! Did you enjoy your Spring break? I seem to remember reading that book. It sounded so familiar.
Susanne
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I read this one when I was younger and the author came to my school. I remember being very excited. I think I should reread it because I can't remember it enough. Thanks for sharing!
~Jess
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