The Hunt for the Mad Wolf's Daughter (Mad Wolf's Daughter Duology #2)

by Diane Magras (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

"A standout among quest tales for middle graders." --Kirkus Reviews 

In this Scottish medieval adventure, after attempting a daring rescue of her war-band family, Drest learns that Lord Faintree's traitorous uncle has claimed the castle for his own and convinced the knights that the lord has been slain . . . by her hand. Now with a hefty price on her head, Drest must find a way to escape treacherous knights, all the while proving to her father, the Mad Wolf of the North, and her irrepressible band of brothers that she is destined for more than a life of running and hiding. Even if that takes redefining what it means to be a warrior.

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Hornbook

In this sequel to The Mad Wolf's Daughter, girl warrior Drest tries to help her new friend Emerick regain the castle stolen from him. She embarks on a quest for allies but finds she's been named a "wolf's head" with a bounty on her life. The medieval-Scottish setting is well drawn, and Drest's efforts to be true to herself are convincing.

Kirkus

Magras deftly balances introspection and action as Drest proves herself willing to risk everything--and the result will leave readers cheering. . . . A standout among quest tales for middle graders.

ALA/Booklist

Magras maintains the breathtaking pace of the previous book . . . In addition to all the action, the book is laced with humor while maintaining an undercurrent of thoughtfulness. No sophomore slump here: the book is every bit as good as its predecessor.

Review quotes

The Hunt for the Mad Wolf's Daughter is a gripping, white-knuckle adventure. Readers will love cheering for this unforgettable heroine. —Dan Gemeinhart, author of The Honest Truth and The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise

"The Hunt for the Mad Wolf's Daughter by Diane Magras is that rare sequel that both builds on and outdoes its predecessor. Exciting and fulfilling, the book expands on the themes of moral tension wrought between individual conscience and family ties, along with a well developed array of friendships and heart-pounding action scenes."—Publishers Weekly ShelfTalker, written by Kenny Brechner, DDG Books
Diane Magras
Diane Magras grew up on Mount Desert Island in Maine. The Mad Wolf's Daughter is her debut novel. She is the editor, writer, and chief fund raiser for the Maine Humanities Council. She volunteers at her son's school library, and is addicted to tea, toast, castles, legends, and most things medieval. Diane lives in Maine with her husband and son and thinks often of Scotland, where her books are set.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780735229310
Lexile Measure
660
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Puffin Books
Publication date
March 10, 2020
Series
Mad Wolf's Daughter Duology
BISAC categories
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV013000 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | General
JUV016070 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Medieval
Library of Congress categories
History
Adventure and adventurers
Adventure stories
Families
Family life
Historical fiction
Scotland
Knights and knighthood
Sex role
Middle Ages
Heroes
Action and adventure fiction
1057-1603

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