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Synopsis
"If you liked American Gods by Neil Gaiman or Circe by Madeline Miller, be sure to pick this one up." -- Timeworn A sweeping tale of forbidden love and warring gods, where a young Inuit shaman and a Viking warrior become unwilling allies in a war that will determine the fate of the new world. There is a very old story, rarely told, of a wolf that runs into the ocean and becomes a whale. . . Born with the soul of a hunter and the spirit of the Wolf, Omat is destined to follow in her grandfather's footsteps-invoking the spirits of the land, sea, and sky to protect her people. But the gods have stopped listening and Omat's family is starving. Desperate to save them, Omat journeys across the icy wastes, fighting for survival with every step. When she encounters Brandr, a wounded Viking warrior, they set in motion a conflict that could shatter her world. . .or save it.
Is The Wolf in the Whale appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This historical fantasy features moderate violence related to survival and warfare between cultures, plus a forbidden romance with some physical intimacy. The story explores starvation, cultural conflict, and clashing pantheons.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, starvation, and violence (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the forbidden romance between cultures and the epic clash of Norse and Inuit gods in a survival story set in the frozen Arctic.