Wolf Club, James Bird
Wolf Club, James Bird
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Wolf Club

Author: James Bird

Narrator: Kaipo Schwab

Unabridged: 8 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/30/2025


Synopsis

The Breakfast Club meets Hatchet in this middle-grade novel about three kids who ditch detention to search for an elusive white wolf, who may have the magical powers they need to face their challenges and heal their hearts.What do a raccoon, a skunk, and a moose have in common?Okan, the raccoon, is a 13-year-old whose mom works so hard he never sees her.Sara, the skunk, has been teased relentlessly about her body odor ever since her mom died.And Marcus, the moose, is the bully, the rich kid who seems to have everything, except his parents’ love.When they hear a white wolf has been spotted in the nearby forest, this unlikely trio heads out on a quest that turns into an adventure of a lifetime.

About James Bird

James Bird is a screenwriter and director at the independent film company Zombot Pictures. His films include We Are Boats and Honeyglue. A California native of Ojibwe descent, he now lives in Swampscott, Massachusetts with his wife, the author and actor Adriana Mather, and their son. The Brave is his debut novel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Patti on May 05, 2025

I loved the adventure, characters, and message. Although the combination of the kids seemed a bit contrived, I did appreciate how they all came to respect and like each other for themselves rather than their circumstances.......more

Goodreads review by Vicky on April 27, 2025

Another great book by James Bird. Three kids go on a quest to find a wolf in the mountains. The two boys, Raccoon and Moose, used to be friends but aren’t now. Skunk is Raccoon’s neighbor, and they walk to school together. When Raccoon invites Skunk along he says if we save the wolf he will help us.......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on October 08, 2025

Full of wit, emotion and action, WOLF CLUB, by James Bird, is a must-read. Follow Racoon, Skunk, and Moose, characters who are as complex as they are relatable, as they set off on an adventure that helps them understand themselves and each other in ways they never knew possible. Bird masterfully wea......more

Goodreads review by Erin on July 07, 2025

2.5 stars. I loved the idea of these non-friends going on a quest in the woods. The cards and subsequent signs were imaginative. The truth about Sarah's house was shocking and so sad. A constant underlying message in this is that white men are manipulative, evil-doers and Native Americans are wise a......more

Goodreads review by Karen on October 08, 2025

An intriguing adventure between three unlikely companions. With powerful themes like self-identity, family, friendship and trust. The story will surprise at least once, maybe multiple times (depending on how good you are at predictions, but I sure had one thing throw me for a loop!)......more