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Wolves of the Beyond #5
Spirit Wolf
Faolan, a wolf once doomed to die, struggles to fufill his destiny as the leader of the wolves of Beyond. No one ever saw Faolan as a leader. Banished as a pup, he survived and returned as a gnaw wolf-the lowest member of the wolf pack. But Faolan wasn't meant to be a gnaw wolf. It's not just his strange, splayed paw, or his uncanny connection with the bears. There's something about Faolan that inspires certain wolves . . . and leaves others deeply suspicious. Now, with a dangerous threat on the horizon, the pack must make a choice. Will they trust the silver outsider with the task of leading? If Faolan can't fulfill his destiny, it could be the end of the wolves of the Beyond.
240 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 2012
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Kathryn Lasky
271Ìýbooks2,223ÌýfollowersKathryn Lasky is the American author of many critically acclaimed books, including several Dear America books, several Royal Diaries books, 1984 Newbery Honor winning Sugaring Time, The Night Journey, and the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series.
She was born June 24, 1944, and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is married to Christopher Knight, with whom she lives in Massachusetts.
Book 15, The War of the Ember, is currently the last book in the Ga'Hoole series. The Rise of a Legend is the 16th book but is a prequel to the series. Lasky has also written Guide Book To The Great Tree and Lost Tales Of Ga'Hoole which are companion books.
She was born June 24, 1944, and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is married to Christopher Knight, with whom she lives in Massachusetts.
Book 15, The War of the Ember, is currently the last book in the Ga'Hoole series. The Rise of a Legend is the 16th book but is a prequel to the series. Lasky has also written Guide Book To The Great Tree and Lost Tales Of Ga'Hoole which are companion books.
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October 25, 2012
AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 29, 2020
So many characters die in this one - you liked someone in the series so far? They are probably dead.
The earthquake and the great mending happens so everything that was born imperfect is now perfect- Faolan's paw is mended and so is Banja's eye and The whistler's voice. But Edme doesn't get her eye back because she wasn't born without it - and I loved that about the story. I was half expecting her to get the eye back but I am glad that she didn't.
Some deaths in this book are heavy- Sark and Bronka in particular- Bronka was really hard to read because she was still alive when Gwnneth finds her - and she is missing chunks of her flesh - that one � that one was horrible and hearing those cubs eagerly wanting to meet their mom only to see that she is not there - that� that part got me.
Heep is back in the story though he is barely there- I can't wait for the last book and seeing how they deal with him.
Other than that this book is pretty much just a journey - leaving the Beyond, finding the survivors and going towards the Distand Blue- and there is some more spirits but at least this one is better than the Prophet nonsense- they meet the spirits when they need help and Faolan finds his old souls (the animals he got reincarnated from)- it was leagues better than the Prophet and Skaars dancers.
The earthquake and the great mending happens so everything that was born imperfect is now perfect- Faolan's paw is mended and so is Banja's eye and The whistler's voice. But Edme doesn't get her eye back because she wasn't born without it - and I loved that about the story. I was half expecting her to get the eye back but I am glad that she didn't.
Some deaths in this book are heavy- Sark and Bronka in particular- Bronka was really hard to read because she was still alive when Gwnneth finds her - and she is missing chunks of her flesh - that one � that one was horrible and hearing those cubs eagerly wanting to meet their mom only to see that she is not there - that� that part got me.
Heep is back in the story though he is barely there- I can't wait for the last book and seeing how they deal with him.
Other than that this book is pretty much just a journey - leaving the Beyond, finding the survivors and going towards the Distand Blue- and there is some more spirits but at least this one is better than the Prophet nonsense- they meet the spirits when they need help and Faolan finds his old souls (the animals he got reincarnated from)- it was leagues better than the Prophet and Skaars dancers.
November 6, 2021
In books 1-4 we follow the maturing of Faolan, a wolf who others have always viewed as being a bit different. Born with a splay foot, he was ostracized from the pack, but has slowly worked his way back in, and now commands respect as a leader. Much is changing in their world, with strange climates and rampant deaths due to starvation. In book 5, Faolan leads a "pack" (wolves, bears and an owl) north to a land he has only dreamt about, but that he knows is where they are destined to belong.
This is probably my least favorite of the 6-book series. However, it's clear that we are building to a climactic finish. Faolan continues to have flashbacks to ancient times (possibly a reincarnation?) where he was once a leader of the entire nation of wolves. Meanwhile his archenemy, the sinister wolf Heep (modeled after Uriah Heep of David Copperfield) is leading his own pack of "outlanders", hard on the heels of Faolan. When they collide in the new world, there can only be one wolf who leads the new wolf nation.
This is probably my least favorite of the 6-book series. However, it's clear that we are building to a climactic finish. Faolan continues to have flashbacks to ancient times (possibly a reincarnation?) where he was once a leader of the entire nation of wolves. Meanwhile his archenemy, the sinister wolf Heep (modeled after Uriah Heep of David Copperfield) is leading his own pack of "outlanders", hard on the heels of Faolan. When they collide in the new world, there can only be one wolf who leads the new wolf nation.
April 23, 2017
This is the fifth book in the series by .
Our oldest picked up , the first book of the series, at our local library and thought she'd check it out. I'm sure she selected it because she really likes wolves. She has become enthralled with the series and has started to read the series, too.
She really likes these stories and is excited to read more of the books in the series. It's a quick read, and while the drama is a bit metaphysical, it's still entertaining.
I thought the introduction of Faolan's three gyres was an interesting concept. The sheer amount of death and destruction in this story might be a bit mature for the targeted audience, although the historical aspect of how glaciers carved their way through the American landscape is fascinating.
The plot was a bit incoherent in places, almost as if the story was one big dream sequence. The chapters change perrspective as different characters are highlighted and a big showdown is foreshadowed. I'm interested to see how the plot and characters develop more as the series progresses.
We are both looking forward to reading the rest of the series. is next and appears to be the most recent book published. Our oldest is hoping that there will be more.
interesting quote:
"I am here with my pot shards, on a bed of fractured memories slowly coming back together. This is my heaven, my Cave of Souls." She looked at Gwynneth. "My Glaumora." She reached out with a palsied paw and touched Faolan's shoulder lightly. "And my Ursulana." (p. 96)
new word: pusillanimous
Our oldest picked up , the first book of the series, at our local library and thought she'd check it out. I'm sure she selected it because she really likes wolves. She has become enthralled with the series and has started to read the series, too.
She really likes these stories and is excited to read more of the books in the series. It's a quick read, and while the drama is a bit metaphysical, it's still entertaining.
I thought the introduction of Faolan's three gyres was an interesting concept. The sheer amount of death and destruction in this story might be a bit mature for the targeted audience, although the historical aspect of how glaciers carved their way through the American landscape is fascinating.
The plot was a bit incoherent in places, almost as if the story was one big dream sequence. The chapters change perrspective as different characters are highlighted and a big showdown is foreshadowed. I'm interested to see how the plot and characters develop more as the series progresses.
We are both looking forward to reading the rest of the series. is next and appears to be the most recent book published. Our oldest is hoping that there will be more.
interesting quote:
"I am here with my pot shards, on a bed of fractured memories slowly coming back together. This is my heaven, my Cave of Souls." She looked at Gwynneth. "My Glaumora." She reached out with a palsied paw and touched Faolan's shoulder lightly. "And my Ursulana." (p. 96)
new word: pusillanimous
March 6, 2020
This book is my favorite in the series so far. the Gyre souls were a neat concept and I felt they where super cool. the ending really makes me want to read the next book. I highly recommend this series to anyone.
February 23, 2018
In the fifth book of the Wolves of the Beyond Series "Spirit Wolf", a famine kills many of the wolves and destroys their pack structure. The remaining wolves must survive the harsh winter. The theme of this book is trust, as the wolves must learn to trust one another and rely on an outsider to lead them to safety. One more book to go! - Caleb
September 10, 2015
‘Spirit Wolf� is a book of two closely entwined themes. It’s a book of death, as the disaster strikes and leaves the Land of Beyond lying in ruins, and the old life is destroyed. Friends and family and comrades are lost, homes and hearths are left behind. Nothing is ever going to be the same. And yet, it’s also a book of rebirth, for there is hope of a new day, a new land to be found, a new future to be discovered. An unlikely company of wolves and other animals sets out on a journey to the new life, their bond strengthened and a new family formed. In a way, this book reminds me of the legend of Ragnarok, which actually consists of two parts � and while the fist one recounts destruction of the world, the second one tells of a new world created right after the death of the old one.
The topic of rebirth is tied closely with Faolan’s fate, so it is very fitting that in this book he finally discovers the truth about himself: he is a gyre soul, the one who had lived many lives and died only to be reborn in different pelt and who will die to live once again. Kathryn Lasky had been revealing it bit by bit throughout the previous books, so it is not a surprise. However, she set the mood for it in such a way that the use of reincarnation doesn’t feel forced at all, but is presented as a natural circle, beautiful and wonderful. Besides, the author avoided that ‘Faolan is a hero because destiny says so� move that can spoil any story for me. Here, Faolan is a hero because he acts like one.
Faolan is a true hero of the book, but other wolves are not completely lost in his spotlight. Edme and Faolan are beginning to realize that their feelings for each other run deeper than the ones of friends and companions; I absolutely love how their relationship that is based on devotion and spiritual comradeship. Katria and Airmead reappear, and Banja’s character takes an unexpected turn when the grumpiest and meanest wolf one can imagine comes around and becomes a tender and loving mother. I was especially touched by her joy at Maudie being born with two eyes, and my heart melt when Banja said that she didn't care if she was exiled from the Sacred Watch because the happiness of having a pup was worth it. Even Myrr, a pup adopted by Edme, grows into something more than just a tag-along comic relief, and it’s sadly surprising that such a young creature’s life is already marred with emotional trauma. And then there is a she-wolf Aliac, who struggles to remember her past and who she is�
My only criticism of the book would be that it seems to be a set-up for the final. The heroes surmount a great journey, but it is not a journey to the new world, but rather a journey out of the old one, a journey that leads them to the starting point of an even grander voyage. Old enemies reappear, even more dangerous than before, for now Faolan’s sworn enemy Heep comes not alone, but with a whole rout of vicious outclanners � but his conflict with Faolan’s isn’t resolved at all; instead, the his chapters prepare the ground for future events.
The topic of rebirth is tied closely with Faolan’s fate, so it is very fitting that in this book he finally discovers the truth about himself: he is a gyre soul, the one who had lived many lives and died only to be reborn in different pelt and who will die to live once again. Kathryn Lasky had been revealing it bit by bit throughout the previous books, so it is not a surprise. However, she set the mood for it in such a way that the use of reincarnation doesn’t feel forced at all, but is presented as a natural circle, beautiful and wonderful. Besides, the author avoided that ‘Faolan is a hero because destiny says so� move that can spoil any story for me. Here, Faolan is a hero because he acts like one.
Faolan is a true hero of the book, but other wolves are not completely lost in his spotlight. Edme and Faolan are beginning to realize that their feelings for each other run deeper than the ones of friends and companions; I absolutely love how their relationship that is based on devotion and spiritual comradeship. Katria and Airmead reappear, and Banja’s character takes an unexpected turn when the grumpiest and meanest wolf one can imagine comes around and becomes a tender and loving mother. I was especially touched by her joy at Maudie being born with two eyes, and my heart melt when Banja said that she didn't care if she was exiled from the Sacred Watch because the happiness of having a pup was worth it. Even Myrr, a pup adopted by Edme, grows into something more than just a tag-along comic relief, and it’s sadly surprising that such a young creature’s life is already marred with emotional trauma. And then there is a she-wolf Aliac, who struggles to remember her past and who she is�
My only criticism of the book would be that it seems to be a set-up for the final. The heroes surmount a great journey, but it is not a journey to the new world, but rather a journey out of the old one, a journey that leads them to the starting point of an even grander voyage. Old enemies reappear, even more dangerous than before, for now Faolan’s sworn enemy Heep comes not alone, but with a whole rout of vicious outclanners � but his conflict with Faolan’s isn’t resolved at all; instead, the his chapters prepare the ground for future events.
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May 19, 2017
Hope. That is what this book teaches you to hold onto. It sends the message that if you just hold on, you will be able to plan and prevail.
April 23, 2017
This is definitely my favorite book in the series. The action starts from the very first page and doesn't stop until the very last. There is a lot of loss and devastation, but it isn't as desolate and bleak as it was in the last book. There are plot twists that I forgot from my first time reading the series and again they took me off guard on my second read. There are only a few things that I disliked about this book, hence the four star rating rather than a five star rating, but the good outweighs the bad and finally Lasky brings a strong book to the series. The other books before this one mostly seemed like filler meant to develop the world of wolves, owls, and bears, but this one actually feels as if the plot that was envisioned from the start is panning out. The events of this book feel like they will actually carry weight and mean something moving forward in the book. My problems with the book involve spoilers though, so only read on if you've already read the book.
August 26, 2023
Torn on this one. It has some really good aspects, but also some real negatives.
There are again some interesting concepts in this one, and Heep is back as a villain. I don't like Heep as a character, but I did always find him at least mildly interesting compared to most of the main cast (especially our bland af protagonist). There's also the concept introduced that Faolan is
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There are again some interesting concepts in this one, and Heep is back as a villain. I don't like Heep as a character, but I did always find him at least mildly interesting compared to most of the main cast (especially our bland af protagonist). There's also the concept introduced that Faolan is
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May 27, 2013
Wolves of the Beyond: Spirit Wolf (Wolves of the Beyond Book 5) Summary: THE BEYOND HAS BROKEN... A cataclysmic earthquake has shattered the land and flattened even the Ring of Sacred Volcanoes. most of the wolf clans are gone, lost in the giant tremor. What the survivors need now is a leader - a wolf to sow them the way to a better place. Young Faolan's destiny has arrived. He's been a marked wolf since birth, with a strange, splayed paw and an uncanny connection to the bears. There's something about Faolan that inspires certain wolves... and leaves others deeply suspicious. Now, with survival at stake, the remaining wolves must make a choice. Will they trust the silver outsider to lead them to safety? Or will the wolves of the Beyond disappear forever?
MY OPINION
As an earthquake destroys the land, swallowing many of the animals that live in the Beyond, many die and others are badly injured. As Faolan, Mhairie, and Dearlea rush back to the Ring of Sacred Volcanoes, something extraordinary happens. Faolan's twisted paw rights itself, and is now as straight as it would have been if he had not been born Malcadh - cursed. Heep's tail has grown back, the hole in the Whistler's throat has closed, Banja now has two eyes. The Great Mending has begun. But for Edme, who was a Malcadh made, not born, she is still a wolf with only one eye thanks to the evil deeds of the chieftain of her pack, who ripped out her eye when she was a pup so she could be a gnaw wolf and one day join the watch. As the group rejoins one another, they begin a quest to leave the Beyond and find a new home, heading west with Faolan as their leader. Alone the way they meet old friends, including the bear cubs Toby and Burney who have been orphaned because of the earthquake, and they meet with a wolf who holds a place in the hearts of Faolan's sisters. The group are uneasy, but they can't help but wonder if they will ever find a place to call home?
Quote: "Strike me again like that, you fool, and you will have no tail to tuck or wave. I shall tear it from your bony old rump!"
MY OPINION
As an earthquake destroys the land, swallowing many of the animals that live in the Beyond, many die and others are badly injured. As Faolan, Mhairie, and Dearlea rush back to the Ring of Sacred Volcanoes, something extraordinary happens. Faolan's twisted paw rights itself, and is now as straight as it would have been if he had not been born Malcadh - cursed. Heep's tail has grown back, the hole in the Whistler's throat has closed, Banja now has two eyes. The Great Mending has begun. But for Edme, who was a Malcadh made, not born, she is still a wolf with only one eye thanks to the evil deeds of the chieftain of her pack, who ripped out her eye when she was a pup so she could be a gnaw wolf and one day join the watch. As the group rejoins one another, they begin a quest to leave the Beyond and find a new home, heading west with Faolan as their leader. Alone the way they meet old friends, including the bear cubs Toby and Burney who have been orphaned because of the earthquake, and they meet with a wolf who holds a place in the hearts of Faolan's sisters. The group are uneasy, but they can't help but wonder if they will ever find a place to call home?
Quote: "Strike me again like that, you fool, and you will have no tail to tuck or wave. I shall tear it from your bony old rump!"
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 28, 2014
Ce cinquième volume du Royaume des loups reprend précisément là où le précédent s’était arrêté. Après le blizzard et la famine, voilà Faolan et ses amis confrontés à un gigantesque tremblement de terre qui détruit tout le par-delà ou presque. Face au danger porte décidément bien son titre ! Les volcans sacrés entrent en éruption, le glacier se met en mouvement, détruisant inexorablement tout sur son passage, annihilant presque toute forme de vie, et permettant aux pires résidus de l’espèce de faire leur œuvre.
Mais la destruction du charbon qui dormait dans le cercle sacré des volcans a également permis à une très ancienne prophétie de s’accomplir : le temps de la guérison est venu pour les malcadhs, et la patte tordue de notre héros s’est redressée. C’est aussi l’occasion pour Faolan de faire à nouveau ses preuves en tant que leader, et d’affronter ses peurs car il n’en a pas encore fini avec les découvertes concernant sa propre histoire. Il va se découvrir une dimension tout à fait surprenante.
D’ailleurs, le voyage vers le Pays Bleu, terre de tous leurs espoirs, va permettre à nos héros de faire quelques rencontres inattendues. On en apprend plus sur plusieurs personnages dans ce roman, et en particulier sur la Sark. Certains autres refont leur apparition, parfois transformés par les circonstances, comme Banja, Caila ou encore l’ourson Toby. Une communauté hétéroclite se forme autour de Faolan, apologie de l’entraide et de l’amitié pour déjouer toutes les difficultés.
Encore une fois, c’est une lecture simple et rapide que Kathryn Lasky nous propose ici, une lecture que les plus jeunes apprécieront sans nul doute pour les valeurs qu’elle prône, l’amitié en tête, mais qui pourra sembler un peu simpliste dès lors qu’on atteindra une dizaine d’années, la dimension un petit peu métaphysique sur la condition de Faolan leur passant complètement à côté !
Mais la destruction du charbon qui dormait dans le cercle sacré des volcans a également permis à une très ancienne prophétie de s’accomplir : le temps de la guérison est venu pour les malcadhs, et la patte tordue de notre héros s’est redressée. C’est aussi l’occasion pour Faolan de faire à nouveau ses preuves en tant que leader, et d’affronter ses peurs car il n’en a pas encore fini avec les découvertes concernant sa propre histoire. Il va se découvrir une dimension tout à fait surprenante.
D’ailleurs, le voyage vers le Pays Bleu, terre de tous leurs espoirs, va permettre à nos héros de faire quelques rencontres inattendues. On en apprend plus sur plusieurs personnages dans ce roman, et en particulier sur la Sark. Certains autres refont leur apparition, parfois transformés par les circonstances, comme Banja, Caila ou encore l’ourson Toby. Une communauté hétéroclite se forme autour de Faolan, apologie de l’entraide et de l’amitié pour déjouer toutes les difficultés.
Encore une fois, c’est une lecture simple et rapide que Kathryn Lasky nous propose ici, une lecture que les plus jeunes apprécieront sans nul doute pour les valeurs qu’elle prône, l’amitié en tête, mais qui pourra sembler un peu simpliste dès lors qu’on atteindra une dizaine d’années, la dimension un petit peu métaphysique sur la condition de Faolan leur passant complètement à côté !
August 5, 2012
MY OVERVIEW
I decided to read this book because I had read the first 4 in the series, and when I read more than the first two books of a series, I like to continue until the end.
PROS
I really like Gwynneth, the rogue smith owl, because of her sensibility and intelligence. She's also very practical, and I love the way she helps the wolves when need be, and doesn't give up.
I liked how the book was an easy read, and how it was short, so I could read in one sitting.
CONS
The thing I didn't like about this book is that there was no action, it was all background information.
MY FINAL THOUGHTS
As the fifth book in the series, I thought it quite a let-down, due to the boringness of it. I mean, the book did only have 240 pages in it, so there wasn't much that could happen, but there could have been some action.
I really enjoyed the twists, how they were really not expected.
I decided to read this book because I had read the first 4 in the series, and when I read more than the first two books of a series, I like to continue until the end.
PROS
I really like Gwynneth, the rogue smith owl, because of her sensibility and intelligence. She's also very practical, and I love the way she helps the wolves when need be, and doesn't give up.
I liked how the book was an easy read, and how it was short, so I could read in one sitting.
CONS
The thing I didn't like about this book is that there was no action, it was all background information.
MY FINAL THOUGHTS
As the fifth book in the series, I thought it quite a let-down, due to the boringness of it. I mean, the book did only have 240 pages in it, so there wasn't much that could happen, but there could have been some action.
I really enjoyed the twists, how they were really not expected.
October 26, 2015
Kathryn Lasky does such a great job at describing different events in Spirit Wolf (Wolves of the Beyond) because during some of the events that happened in the book I felt like I was actually there. That helped me get attached to the book and made me want to keep reading.
In Kathryn Lasky book I thought that she had described a lot of different things really well that I could picture what was happening in the book, like when Faolan, Gwynneth, Edme, Whistler, and Mhairie went out to find Bronka, Toby and Banja’s mum. She also did a good job at catching the reader's attention. The one thing that I didn’t like about her book was that she had been back and forth with her characters a lot, like in the beginning of the book she went from talking about what's happening with Faolan to talking about the Sark. In all it was a great book and I really enjoyed the book.
I would recommend this book to anyone that likes a bit of adventure because in the book they try to go west and they have troubles and they also have good things happened to them on their way west.
In Kathryn Lasky book I thought that she had described a lot of different things really well that I could picture what was happening in the book, like when Faolan, Gwynneth, Edme, Whistler, and Mhairie went out to find Bronka, Toby and Banja’s mum. She also did a good job at catching the reader's attention. The one thing that I didn’t like about her book was that she had been back and forth with her characters a lot, like in the beginning of the book she went from talking about what's happening with Faolan to talking about the Sark. In all it was a great book and I really enjoyed the book.
I would recommend this book to anyone that likes a bit of adventure because in the book they try to go west and they have troubles and they also have good things happened to them on their way west.
October 25, 2012
Wolves of the Beyond: Spirit Wolf, Book #5
fantasy
420 pages
10/16/12
Faolan is a wolf who was born with a splayed paw. This causes him to be outcast, meant to die. But he didn't he survived. He came back as a gnaw wolf, the wolf who usually gets picked on by the others. He then grew out of that and became a watch wolf. This book takes place after the huge famine that spread across the beyond. Just after things were starting to go back to normal, huge earthquakes cause the Sacred Ring of Volcanoes to collapse. The earthquakes also cause a part of a glacier to flatten the rest of the land. Only few survive. The ones who do have to find a new home. Will they be able to?
I rated this book five stars becuase I have read the other four books in the series and enjoyed it. It says in the book that everything is different, the Fengo is dead, and that a new home must be found.
fantasy
420 pages
10/16/12
Faolan is a wolf who was born with a splayed paw. This causes him to be outcast, meant to die. But he didn't he survived. He came back as a gnaw wolf, the wolf who usually gets picked on by the others. He then grew out of that and became a watch wolf. This book takes place after the huge famine that spread across the beyond. Just after things were starting to go back to normal, huge earthquakes cause the Sacred Ring of Volcanoes to collapse. The earthquakes also cause a part of a glacier to flatten the rest of the land. Only few survive. The ones who do have to find a new home. Will they be able to?
I rated this book five stars becuase I have read the other four books in the series and enjoyed it. It says in the book that everything is different, the Fengo is dead, and that a new home must be found.
June 10, 2015
Okay, so Faolan and Edme and friends are still in this cold barren wasteland trying to help out the survivors. It is their duty as watchwolves to keep the peace. Then an earthquake happens that pretty much finishes off whoever survived the everlasting winter. Yah. Okay. So basically forget everything you learned about the strange wolf culture , clans, and watchwolves and whatnot because it is ALL GONE. FORGET. EVERYTHING.
This book was a lot of exposition/ set up for the last book. Sure, you learn a couple of key things, but I feel like the "new" information about who Faolan is (a reincarnation,.. surprise, surprise) was pretty much STRONGLY IMPLIED in the previous books.
Also Faolan and Edme are in love or something. But since they are like... Wolf Jedi... They can't be in love. Or something.
This book was a lot of exposition/ set up for the last book. Sure, you learn a couple of key things, but I feel like the "new" information about who Faolan is (a reincarnation,.. surprise, surprise) was pretty much STRONGLY IMPLIED in the previous books.
Also Faolan and Edme are in love or something. But since they are like... Wolf Jedi... They can't be in love. Or something.
August 25, 2015
Wolves of The Beyond Spirit by Kathryn Lasky was one book of a good series. Following a food shortage the wolves have to find their way thought a broken world. Earthquakes shake the land destroying everything they once knew. Faolan and his two sisters go out to find friends or their bodies. Which will show them their next hope for survival.
The book was one of the many great books by Kathryn Lasky. It was full of action, drama, and survival of the wolves of the beyond. It makes many character changes between, which added to the level of excitement. But one bad thing was sometimes you do not know which character is talking or thinking.
I would recommend the book to people who like fiction books. Also if they have every read her series Guardians of Ga'hoole makes it more understandable and great. So anyone who likes Kathryn Lasky's books will surely enjoy this book of hers.
The book was one of the many great books by Kathryn Lasky. It was full of action, drama, and survival of the wolves of the beyond. It makes many character changes between, which added to the level of excitement. But one bad thing was sometimes you do not know which character is talking or thinking.
I would recommend the book to people who like fiction books. Also if they have every read her series Guardians of Ga'hoole makes it more understandable and great. So anyone who likes Kathryn Lasky's books will surely enjoy this book of hers.
February 12, 2014
My opinion- could be better. It was good, but not good enough, I believe that the earthquake was a bit silly, as an earthquake the size to destroy a volcano, it would make the volcano erupt, a tsunami would happen, and well, survival in an earthquake to destroy a few giant volcanoes would be almost one to god knows what. But I'll pass it off as this is Fantasy. But anyways, it should have been a short part in the 6th one, Star Wolf, in my opinion, why? It's really just talking about the long trek to the outermost, and not much happens. But being a fan of Lasky's amazing books, it was a hard to not like this book. The characters are still strong in my opinion. Again, good, but could be better.
June 20, 2016
Simple to say but this one was one of my least favorites in Lasky's books. One, the series really varied off from what I had expected. The whole mystery that was revealed, I thought "Really, this is the best you can do." I was not impressed with it, in fact I didn't like it at all. Also there was a lack of action. Before this book I could finish the others within hours but I had trouble this one because there was a lack of excitement. I hope for something better in the next one, so we'll see how it goes.
July 7, 2012
I wasn't a big fan of this book. The author killed everyone off and just left the notable characters. Plus, it was too rushed and Faolan seemed too Gary Stu like. All Faolan did was command them. The only part where Faolan really seemed to show some feelings was at the beginning of the book and the part where he meets the frost wolf. I mean really, it just so happens that his friends who all know each other survive. Everything goes downhill in this book.
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May 31, 2015
I liked this book but i did not love it. The reason being is because i am not really into animals talking, but it was okay. Some reasons that i did like is how they went on this big journey and how it was dangerous. They are living in this land called Beyond. All of the sudden this glacier came and destroyed everything that was theirs. they have two choices stay ad die or go and follow an outsider to safety. Will Faolan convince them to follow him or not. you will have to read to find out.
August 7, 2012
I was disappointed in this book, as it continued to delve into more Hindu ideas. Instead of focusing on the importance of castes, as in Frost Wolf, this book talked heavily about reincarnation. I read this book in hope the story might improve, but it seems that Lasky has decided to heavily base this world on Hindu beliefs.
December 28, 2014
Not my favorite of the series. And VERY dark. Death, death, death. I can hardly believe these books are written for children. There seemed to be a lot of filler, moving towards the next book. I mean, some interesting stuff but...no climax really. The only kind of one was towards the beginning. I guess there were things, I'm just not sure. I didn't love it, but it wasn't bad.
February 18, 2016
The author was Katherine Laskey the book was wolves of the beyond spirit wolf. This books genre was fiction and it was a somewhat mystery book. The book was about foalon and his friends ,and family were have to go away because someone took the ember of hole I believe it was. Along the way to the destiny they ran into a lot of deadly pits and other deadly things.
June 8, 2012
"Spirit Wolf" is about a wolf named Faolan that has a splayed paw. Faolan is connected with bears and also with his sisters, Mhairie and Darlie. They go on adventures. I recommend this book to anyone that likes animals.
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July 2, 2012I disliked this book.There were too many deaths.Soren in particular it said that Gwynneth saw Soren's scroom or spirit and the Sark she had a big part in Faolan's life.Kathryn Lasky is a good author but she really messed up when she wrote that Soren was dead.
July 24, 2012
Another wolf of the beyond series. Brianas favorite series. It wasn't one of my favorite books that she has written. Too long and not too much happened , it seemed like she wrote this one so that she could write another book for her long series. It is brianas favorite series so I read it.
August 29, 2014
Overall it was a good book but I was actually a bit confused on some of it because she seemed to be going somewhere then like.. just not finished the thought or whatever. Just didn't clarify some parts when I thought it should.
August 15, 2014
Strange and uprooted compared to the other stories. I kind of hope they finish the gyre soul aspect soon, it's getting old.
August 11, 2012
Can I have the next one now please?!
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