*Sarah (Skunk), is a young girl who is shunned because she smells and no one knows why.
*Marcus (Moose), is a the class bully and doesn't make life easy on either Ocan or Sarah.
*When a white wolf has been seen near their town, the three of them set off on an adventure to find and save it.
*While on their journey, each child comes to terms with their own situation and that of the others.
What I Thought of It - Five Observations/Reflections... *When I find an author who writes powerful and emotional stories, I worry their newest work of fiction won't live up to my expectations. That did NOT happen with this story.
*From the moment I began to the moment I finished, I was obsessed with the characters, the setting, and above all the plot. All three elements worked perfectly together.
*Ocan was such a force and the author did an excellent job of bringing him to life and off the page.
*I thought I knew where the story was going during the journey, but there was more than one occasion when I was surprised by the events.
*The writing was beautiful, engaging, and thought-provoking. I absolutely loved the story!
Who Should Read It... *The perfect novel for a class read aloud in grades five, six, or above. The storyline would provide so much to discuss and think about. I think all middle-school and even high-school readers would find this a satisfying story. James Bird has done it again. Happy Reading! Rating... 5 out of 5 stars
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