Julie of the Wolves
by Jean Craighead George
A young Inuit girl named Miyax becomes lost on the Alaskan tundra and survives by communicating with and being accepted by a pack of wolves. The story explores her struggle between traditional Inuit culture and modern American society, as she faces an arranged marriage and seeks to find her place between two worlds. This Newbery Medal-winning novel authentically portrays Inuit/Yup'ik culture and traditions, while addressing themes of cultural identity, survival, environmental harmony, and the clash between traditional and contemporary ways of life.
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