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Wolk’s novel begins in the autumn of 1943, when the 11-year-old protagonist, Annabelle, is living with her family in a farmhouse in the hills of rural Pennsylvania. Although the world is at war, Annabelle’s existence is peaceful until “incorrigible” Betty Glengarry moves to their community (5).
Plot summary. It is 1943. Eleven-year-old Annabelle lives with her parents, grandparents, Aunt Lily, and two little brothers in the small town of Wolf Hollow, Pennsylvania. A quiet World War I veteran named Toby lives in an abandoned smokehouse nearby.
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- Lauren Wolk
- May 3, 2016
- Dutton Children's Books
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Oct 8, 2016 · Brilliantly crafted, Wolf Hollow is a haunting tale of America at a crossroads and a time when one girl’s resilience and strength help to illuminate the darkest corners of our history. “The honesty of Wolf Hollow will just about shred your heart, but Annabelle’s courage and compassion will restore it to you, fuller than before.
- Denise Mealy
Parents need to know that 2017 Newbery Honor book Wolf Hollow is an emotionally intense middle grade debut from author and poet Lauren Wolk that will get kids thinking about compassion, justice, the importance of speaking out, and how to judge someone's character. Protagonist Annabelle, age 11, deals with….
Wolf Hollow is fascinating and fast-paced, driven by Wolk’s exquisite plotting and thoughtful, fine-tuned writing. Reminiscent of To Kill a Mockingbird , this isn’t a book full of happy endings; instead, it gives young readers a ringside seat at real-life moral complexities.”—
- Lauren Wolk
- Paperback
May 5, 2016 · Annabelle’s life, bounded by her family’s farm and a one-room schoolhouse, is sheltered and safe. Her biggest worries are her annoying little brothers and the unruly older boys at school ...
Also in Wolf Hollow lives the mysterious Toby. He fought as a young man in World War I and ever since experiencing that trauma, he has lived a life of solitude. Toby presents as though he is "shell shocked" or suffering from post traumatic stress. He roams the countryside in a black trench coat, unkempt with long hair and a long beard.