A family learns to survive in the post apocalypse nuclear winter by living with a pack of wolves. Strieber's "Young Adult" novel is a classic of its kind. Highly recommended.

This book is usually located in the children's section of a public library or bookstore, although not necessarily a children's book. And, in fact, I read this book many years ago when one of my then young children brought it home from the grammar school library. I have never forgotten it, and when library patrons ask me, a reference librarian, for a good read, something easy to get into, "Wolf-of-Shadows" is at the top of my list.

The story takes place in the future although it could happen today. The members of a pack of wolves in northern Canada, must learn to cooperate with each other if they are going to survive a cataclysmic event witnessed by them and their leadear, Wolf-of-Shadows. In their journey to safety, they encounter humans unable to fend for themselves. The humans and the wolves cautiously move in tandem each learning from the other.

From a rock where he sits, Wolf Of Shadows is the only one to see the great distant nuclear missle explode and rock the land. In a desperate attempt to save his newly-acquired pack, he goes south with the strange, strange female two-legged thing and her daughter, Shannon, in search of a place where life can be reborn This book is slighly too hopful, as the author says in the afterwards. But it is a remarkable book about survivul in a barren land and the bonds and ties of love.

Joe Dever's 'Caverns of Kalte' is the third gamebook in the fantastic, legendary Lone Wolf series. Following the demise of Zagarna, Lone Wolf is set upon a mission to bring Vonotar the Traitor - renegade Magician - to justice. However, Vonotar has found refuge within the icy wastes of Kalte, a hard, merciless wilderness. Where even the ferocities of nature are against him, Lone Wolf must brave the inhabitants of Kalte then steal himself into the magician's fortress. A great sequel to end the legacy of Zagarna, despite it being a part of the Lone Wolf Novice series (books 1-5). In particular, I found the Ice Barbarians a superb feature to this gamebook.

The Caverns of Kalte is yet another of the many great Lone Wolf books from Gary Chalk and Joe Dever. This "episode" is set in an icy waistland called Kalte. You are sent to track down another of the Darklords minions and bringing him to justice. I have been collecting these books for seven years and I have never gotten tired of reading a single one of them! I suggest you read one too, you will become addicted like me.

You guide Lone Wolf into the icy desert of Kalte to capture Vonotar the Traitor-the very man who betrayed Sommerlund to the Darklords, and gave the evil creatures the information to bring the destruction of the Kai-your brethren! It is a matter of revenge as you penetrate the the stronghold of Kalte and its inhabitants-the Ice Barbarians! However, Vonotar has become the Brumulmarc of the Ice Barbarians, which translates to him being the king, so it is a quest to avoid as many barbarians as possible, and bring the foul traitor to final justice-banishment from Magnamund to an alter world! Hey, sounds like a great opening for another adventure...

Phoebe is going to go on assignment as a photographer for 415 - the magazine that Prue had worked for. It involves a trip to a new survivalist resort, which seems like a perfect time to take Paige on a sisters bonding weekend. Piper and Leo are looking forward to a weekend by themselves, but nothing goes to plan. A series of spooky and dangerous events leave Phoebe and Paige in real danger - but they have a chance to stop the magic that surrounds the resort. The three sisters must come together to outsmart an ancient evil.

Sometimes books based on a TV series fail to capture you because the person obviously hasn't watched enough episodes to really figure out the characters - or worse hasn't watched any at all. You don't get that with this book - it really is like it was an episode written for the series. Everyones little quirks are there, and you can just see the look on Pipers face when she and Leo get interrupted again!

This book comes highly reccomended - as do all the TV novelisations by this author - she has a real feel for the shows and the only author who matches the quality/goes past her work is Christopher Golden. Enjoy the episode.

i think this book was the best charmed book so far i couldnt put it down i recomend it to charmed fans cause if you havent followed the series you might be a little lost but other than that its great 2 thumbs up

Piper and Leo want some privacy around the Halliwel Manor. Well they're in luck. Pheobeis looking for a job and she finds one that happeneds to be for the same magazine that Prue used to work at. So they give Pheobe a chance. Pheobe has to take pictures ,for the zine, of a Sierra Nevada resort. But recently at that resort there have been deadly pranks such as a tree bursting into flames and a skull oozing blood, and there's a wolf that vanishes like a ghost. Yet Pheobe doesn't know that. But she'll find out with Paige. Pheobe had invited Paige to come along to get to know eachother since they had recently met.

When the sisters arrive the tricks start again.The sisters and the police think the culprit is a nearly distinct indian tribe with a shamon that is very powerful. The shamon knows the key on how to vanquish this wolf, but noone can get him to speek. The sisters summon Piper, Leo, and Cole for some guidence. But are they still prepared to fight the demon behind this?

Find out in this well written story by Dianne Gallahger

The second book of the Magnakai and the seventh in the incredible international bestselling roleplaying series, Castle Death takes you to the forbidden Isle of Khor, upon which Kazan-Oud, Castle Death, stands. For many centuries this terrible fortress has been the abode of a powerful sorcerer called Zahda, and the Magicians of Dessi, a realm of exotic creatures and sprawling jungles, can only hope to contain Zahda's growing power. This would hold no real importance to your quest for the seven Lorestones except for one fact: the Lorestone of Herdos was captured by the forces of evil upon the defeat of its creator and carried to Kazan-Oud, where Zahda coupled it with its foul twin, the Doomstone of Naaros. From this accursed gem Zahda draws all of his power, and as long as the Doomstone exists you will be unable to take the Lorestone without great physical harm.

The Elder Magi have granted you safe passage to Castle Death, but after you have passed through the great doors of the citadel they can do no more...for a hundred of the greatest warriors of Dessi and beyond have entered Kazan-Oud-and none of them have returned..

Castle Death is a race to obtain one of the greatest artifacts in the World of Lone Wolf-a lorestone, particularly the Lorestone Of Herdos, which is held by the vile Zahda. Within the adventure, YOU are Lone Wolf and journey into the Kazan-Oud, or Castle Death, and are opposition to many bizzarr and dangerous creatures, and end up being imprisoned yourself! Upon escape from evil's tight clutches, you find the lorestone and Zahda himself-to find out what happens, get the book!

The Deathlord of Ixia is certainly one of the most well-written books in the Lone Wolf series. Following up Lone Wolf #16, The Legacy of Vashna, The Deathlord of Ixia takes the reader to the icy word of Ixia, where the Deathlord has been released and the entire fate of the universe you know rests on your hands. From the climactic voyage to the doomed city of Xaagon to a spiralling voyage through time and dimensions to the Plane of Darkness, the reader will be catapulted into agreeing that Book #17 of Joe Dever's immensely popular series is indeed a masterpiece

For a game book, Lone Wolf is certainly outstanding. The detailed discription, charachter options and everything makle it truly excellent. This book was no exception, and certainly one of my favourites. I especially like that you are able to finally deal with Tagazin. Just one thing though: Ixiataaga is impossible! I've tried at least fifty times, and I cannot defeat him! :-P

I really enjoyed this book. It was well written and kept the reader thinking. I was continually wondering how many other things we, as a society, might have misconceptions about. I loved the style of writing. I could have read the book in one setting. It was funny, egotistical yet humble, and kept me enthralled. After reading Farley Mowat's story, I was ready to head out and live on the Alaskan tundra with wolves and eskimos. Who doesn't need a break from the world once in a while? Luckily, I was able to mentally visit the wolves and enjoy the comfort of my recliner at the same time. It was like Discovery Channel, only the narrator was hilarious. Great book!!!!

Though Mowat's experience with wolves occurred over 30 years ago, it managed to captivate my interest and provide me additional insight to a species I am very concerned about. As a short novel, I wasn't sure whether Mowat intended his narrative to be that of a scientific account or a "coming to terms" with the human/wolf spiritual experience. Either way, it was in parts both vastly entertaining as well as intellectually well-grounded and thoughtful. Anyone concerned about the constant perpetuation of negative myths about wolves in our or any culture should read as much as possible about wolves in order to begin to understand where society has wronged such an intelligent, special animal. Mowat's book is an excellent source of information for the conservationist seeking a view into the lives of an artic wolf family, as well as for the reader who may have no idea how unfairly ostracized this species has been--30 years ago or not, the concepts of human encroachment, unfounded hatred and unjustified blame are alive today, as is human's preoccupation with pest control in the name of profits.

The first time I saw,Never Cry Wolf, I thought I would not enjoy reading it. First, because it was an assigned literary book to read: secondly, it was not a book I would normally select to read. However, I was pleasantly surprised with this book, and thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

Farley Mowat, the author, has an incredible vocabulary that he uses to tell the story. But, while he may use some scientific or big words it doesn't distract the reader too much. In his writing, Mowat has a lovable quality, sarcasm. This trait makes the book fun to read and easily relatable to real life and people.

Mowat takes the reader to the world of the Arctic Wolves in the Canadian wilderness. The narrator, a biologist, is sent by the government to explore the life of the wolf, and, more specifically, to find out more information on how the wolf is interacting with the other species of life. What the narrator learns through his study changes his views on the wolf and on the world. He realizes that things aren't always as they seem, and facts are not always simple to understand.

I think tht this is a great book. I liked it because I like to read fantasy books. The begining was a little bit boring. As I read the book got better and better. A Walk In Wolf Wood makes you think "What is going to happen next?". Well to make this short anyone who likes fantasy books should read this.

I only paid .98 and the book was in excellent condition and was recieved in a timely matter. As a matter of fact I ordered four books at the same time from different sellers and this one came first, three days later. I would recommend this seller's books to anyone if the others are as good of condition as this one.

Because I have loved Mary Stewart books since I was an adolescent I was drawn to read Walk in Wolf Wood when I discovered it on the library shelves as an adult. I was not disappointed in this tale by the master storyteller I knew she was. I read it as a young mother and then on two different occasions to my children. Each time as we neared the last few chapters we had a difficult time putting the book down. I think Mary Stewart did a wonderful job weaving this medieval tale. It was exciting, suspenseful and heartwarming. I am surprised at those readers who claimed the story was not up to par. I wish Mary Stewart would write more children's books such as this.

Fifteen-year-old Andy just moved to a new house and a guy claming to be Zeeke says that he just killed someone. That hits Andy like a bucket of bolts. He takes the whole thing seriously, and nobody belives what he is saying. Not even the police think that it was a real call! The chain of eventa is kinda slow until the last couple of chapters. Personaly, I think that this could have happened to a real person. I also think that this book could use a little more "zip". This book seams to be of the horror and nonfiction-yet-still-fiction type of book. I would recomend this book to people that read on grade levels between 4 and 7, no more and no less. Also for those people that like a horror story without the gory details. I liked this book to a 3-star degree because it actually made it seem like you were watching a movie, but you select what the person looks like and where he is.

Wolf Rider by Avi is a great book to read about boy name Andrew Zandinski that got this call that this Zeke killed a girl named Nina Klemmer. Andy informed the [police] and all they said was that he was most likely a friday nite prank. well andy wanted to get this creep for getting him into this "friday nite prank" so andy goes to the universty where his dad, Dr. Zandinski teaches, well andy found out that Nina was alive and after this andy didnt know what to do. Well Andy tells his father and he dont believes him and andy dont like it, and the [police] do believe him either so he does it all by him self. Read the book and find out what happens.

I'm reading the book Wolf Rider. This book is about a young teenage boy named Andy, who gets a strange call by a unfamiliar man named Zeke. Zeke says that he killed a young lady named Nina. Andy doesn't know what to believe!? He tells his friends, his family, and the police, but nobody believes him! When he finally tries to solve the problem alone, he gets into lots more problems than he should have!

I love this book! This was an exciting book from the first page to the last! I read it from cover to cover in 1 day! Once I picked it up I couldn't put it down! I would recomend this book to anybody who likes exciting, thrilling, scary books!

Not London's most famous story, and with reason, the Sea Wolf combines adventure narrative and commentary on life similar to some of London's other stories. Wolf Larson is a man with an indominatble will who would become a despot if given the chance. However, since the oppurtunity never arose, he must be content to rule over only his ship. While the people under his rule may be few, his power over them is complete. He is harsh, an atheist who views the human race as fermenting yeast. He is one of the strongest characters I have met in literature, and more dynamic than the others anyway. [I mean, Moby Dick's Ahab is strong-willed and rules his crew, but his character is one dimensional]. However, some of the key points in the story are difficult to believe, making the novel more surreal than London's other novels. So, while interesting and worth reading, I think Call of the Wild and White Fang are better written. I read this book when I was in eighth grade.

Never has Eliot's famous verse "Not with a bang, but a whimper" come in so handy as when applied to the last few chapters of Jack London's "The Sea Wolf". The book is superbly written, but for a book to be included in a list such as the Easton Press collection of "The 100 greatest books ever written", it should be able to hold its own not only for style, but also for the tale itself, the "myth" behind it. The Sea Wolf does a fantastic job of building such a myth for about two-thirds of the novel. Then Ms Brewster appears, and suddenly the plot peters out. What begins as a gripping, sobering account of life at sea under a ruthless captain and a brutal crew, ends as a bland, unconvincing account of childish romance and "survival". If London had only combined this book's literary richness with the heart-rending plot of The Call of the Wild or White Fang, he would be truly immortal.

The book is a classic study of two characters - the Luciferian captain Wolf Larson, and the gentleman-turned-neophyte-sailor Humphrey Van Weyden. As Hump learns to survive the brutal conditions aboard Larson's ship, the Ghost, he grows from a soft academic type to a strong and resourceful survivor. Larson, the captain, is presented as a monster with no regard for human life. Larson is intrigued with Hump and engages him in philosophical discussions, but absorbs none of Hump's basic goodness. As Hump develops into a man, Larson degenerates into a blinded, diseased, pitiful creature. Hump overcomes his adverse conditions and even finds love, while Larson self-destructs. The adventure aboard the vessel is described in vivid detail, and the author clearly knows sailing. A wonderful story!

The Wolf King is the final book of a three-book series on lupine shapechangers. Silver Wolf was a worthy entry to the series, and while readers get to see Regeane again in the Wolf King, this final book is not of the first one's quality. The story becomes somewhat disjointed, and one can easily lose track of all the characters and how they tie into the plot. It's entertaining, to be sure, and worth it if you have enjoyed the rest of the series.

I found the ending most disconcerting. I wasn't sure when the climax was going to come, but the ending seems to have come either long before or longer after. It feels unresolved, but if I think back, the best part of the book revolved around the mysterious character of the Bear and the reappearance of Regeane's half-brother Hugo. This riveting story was completed some time before the final chapters.

The runaway slave finds the scantily clad unconscious woman in the freezing snow. The Saxon ponders how soft and stupid the descendants of Caesar have become. Still, he saves the life of Regeane, carrying her to the nearby abbey at the pass, which he planned to avoid because of the brutal rumors of non-human occupants. The two stragglers receive an unfriendly welcoming by the monastery's residents and the Saxon is taken to the dungeon for torture and probable death.

The two prisoners learn that a demonic spirit Bear controls everyone. Regeane's "wolf-mate" Maeniel rescues them from hell, but the Bear realizes that Regeane is a werewolf and wants control of her to add to his already powerful arsenal. The Bear follows the trio using and discarding weak mortals while Maeniel does an errand for the Emperor Charlemagne.

The third entry in Alice Borchardt's "Wolf" series, THE WOLF KING, is a powerful entry in a strong supernatural historical series that makes werewolves and other paranormal creatures seem genuine. The story line is exciting from the first page to the last and the tidbits from the Charlemagne era add depth to the plot. It helps to have read the first two books (see THE SILVER WOLF and NIGHT OF THE WOLF) to better understand the motives of the stars. Still, this novel is a well-written stand-alone tale that will please sub-genre fans.

Harriet Klausner

When I started reading the third novel in Alice Borchardt's werewolf series I assumed "The Wolf King" was a reference to Maeniel, the gray wolf, but by the end of the story I had concluded it really meant Charlemagne, the Frankish monarch who is in the early stages of creating the Holy Roman Empire. If "The Silver Wolf" was about Regeane and "Night of the Wolf" was about Maeniel, then "The Wolf King" is not simply about both characters but each of them in turn, along with several others. The narrative begins with a Saxon rescuing Regeane's body from a snowbank only to take refuge in an abbey where they have a deadly encounter with the "bear" spirit she crossed paths with in "The Silver Wolf." However, by the end of the story this conflict has not only ended in a totally unexpected way, but has given way to other concerns. The army of Charles is on the march to bring down the King of Lombardy and when Maeniel does reconnaissance he is captured and condemned to death, not only for being a spy but also a shapeshifter as well. But in the end it is the rush to rescue Lucilla that provides the final conclusion. But while "The Wolf King" ends up being somewhat episodic because of this approach, it remains a compelling story and the fact that no one character assumes the main role as in the previous pair of novels matters little.

I was happy to see the series return to the time of Charlemagne, mainly because it is a time period you do not usually come across in either historical or fantasy novels. My only complaint is that the details peculiar to that time are rather sparse. I do not like to get bogged down in historical minutiae, but I find that every time Borchardt brings out a little tidbit regarding dress or weaponry it fits nicely into the narrative and I would just like to see more of the same. Matrona, Dulcinia, Antonious and even Hugo are back from the first novel while Chiara, Ludolf, Lavinia, Remingus and the Saxon are added to the growing roster of bold characters who flesh out Borchardt's fascinating world. Again Borchardt is telling of the time when Western Civilization was rising up out of the Dark Ages to finally turn its back on its barbaric past. There is a wonderful little scene where you can argue we are witnessing the birth of the modern democratic spirit. "The Wolf King" is a rich tapestry that weaves history and fantasy into a seamless whole. Now that I am all caught up I look forward to the next volume in the series.