Don't Call the Wolf

"e;High-fantasy storytelling in the style of His Dark Materials or Lord of the Rings,"e; this Polish legend retelling is "e;truly thrilling"e; (Booklist). A fierce young queen, neither human nor lynx, who fights to protect a forest humans have long abandoned. An exhausted young soldier, last of his name, who searches for the brother who disappeared beneath those trees without a trace. A Golden Dragon, fearsome and vengeful, whose wingbeats haunt their nightmares and their steps. When these three paths cross at the fringes of a war between monsters and men, the shapeshifter queen and the reluctant hero strike a deal that may finally turn the tide against the rising hordes of darkness. Ren will help Lukasz find his brother . . . if Lukasz promises to slay the Dragon. But promises are all too easily broken. This Eastern European fantasy debut, inspired by the Polish fairy tale "e;The Glass Mountain,"e; will take you on a twisting journey full of creeping tension, simmering romance, and haunting folklore. "e;Rich and meticulously developed. An immersive world rooted in Polish culture."e; Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"e;Ross delivers a fierce, fully fleshed heroine and a richly textured fantasy with a kind heart."e; Publishers Weekly"e;Immediately hooks the reader with its dark and twisted scenery. In a genre full of retellings, this book sets itself apart."e; School Library Journal"e;Teeming with mystical creatures and lurking dangers. . . . A page-turner."e; Kirkus Reviews