I Am Wolf
#1 in I Am Wolf Series
on Goodreads (105)
What’s inside...
Coll belongs to Wolf and lives with his crew on a Construct, a huge technological 'creature' driven by the crew's combined willpower. Together they roam their world, fighting other clans and absorbing them into their own. However, when a new and dangerous Construct attacks, Coll is thrown clear from Wolf and left behind. He must survive life on the ground and tries to return to his clan with the help of Rieka, a 'Tock' who makes the Constructs work. As Coll uncovers the truth, it shatters his perceptions about his clan, their world, and himself, leaving him to find his way back in a suddenly meaningless world.
Discussion points
What do you think it feels like to be a wolf in the forest?
How do you think the wolf feels when he is with his pack compared to when he is alone?
Can you imagine what the forest sounds like at night? What sounds would you hear?
Why do you think the wolf is important to the story? What does he teach us?
If you could ask the wolf one question, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use emotive questions to help your child connect with the wolf's experiences and emotions.
Encourage your child to imagine the setting vividly by asking sensory-related questions about sights, sounds, and smells.
Discuss the significance of community and belonging, relating it back to the child's own experiences with family and friends.
Invite your child to think critically by asking what lessons the wolf might offer readers about courage and resilience.
Promote empathy by considering the story from the wolf's perspective, asking your child how they would feel in similar situations.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage and Self-Discovery
Explanation: In 'I Am Wolf', the protagonist embarks on an adventurous journey which showcases bravery and self-discovery. By overcoming challenges, the character learns about personal strengths and capabilities.
Real-World Application: This story encourages children to face fears and challenges, promoting confidence and self-awareness in everyday situations like starting at a new school or trying a new sport.
Example Lesson: The Importance of Friendship
Explanation: Throughout the book, the protagonist is supported by friends during the journey. This demonstrates the value of strong relationships and teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children are taught to value their friendships and understand the strength that comes from cooperation, which can be applied during group tasks or team sports.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: The setting of 'I Am Wolf' highlights the beauty and importance of the natural world. The narrative emphasizes the need to protect and respect our environment.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to engage in environmental conservation practices like recycling or participating in community clean-ups.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Kindness
Explanation: As the protagonist encounters various characters, the interactions display acts of empathy and kindness.
Real-World Application: It teaches children the importance of understanding and responding to the feelings of others, which is a key social skill in interacting with classmates and friends.