Julie of the Wolves

The thrilling Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl lost on the Alaskan tundra and how she survives with the help of a wolf pack.

Julie of the Wolves is a staple in the canon of children’s literature and the first in the Julie trilogy. The survival theme makes it a good pick for readers of wilderness adventures such as My Side of the Mountain, Hatchet, or Island of the Blue Dolphins.

To her small village, she is known as Miyax; to her friend in San Francisco, she is Julie. When her life in the village becomes dangerous, Miyax runs away, only to find herself lost in the Alaskan wilderness.

Miyax tries to survive by copying the ways of a pack of wolves and soon grows to love her new wolf family. Life in the wilderness is a struggle, but when she finds her way back to civilization, Miyax is torn between her old and new lives. Is she the Miyax of her human village—or Julie of the wolves?

Don't miss any of the books in Jean Craighead George's groundbreaking series: Julie of the Wolves, Julie, and Julie's Wolf Pack.
A Classic Survival Story: Lost on the vast and unforgiving Alaskan tundra, a young girl named Miyax must use her wits and the wisdom of her ancestors to find food, shelter, and the will to live.A Powerful Coming of Age Story: Torn between her traditional Eskimo village and the modern American world, Miyax grapples with who she is—and who she is meant to become.Accepted by the Wolf Pack: By carefully observing the wolves and learning their language of sounds and gestures, Miyax is eventually welcomed into their family, finding protection and companionship with the wild pack.The Newbery Medal Winner: Discover the timeless, award-winning novel that has captivated young readers for generations and remains a staple in classrooms and libraries everywhere.