Brilliant White Peaks - by Teng Rong (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

I was born to a happy wolf family, but a cold and desperate winter changed everything.

Two moons ago, in the summer heat, I played in the lake with my sister White-Ears, where I caught fish with my superior skills and rubbed it in her face. We ran around the safe place and played hide-the-bone.

One moon ago, the air was colder, but I was stronger. We hunted every day with Ma and Pa and Scruff-Paw. I ate more elk than I could imagine.

I thought life would always be like this.

Then the snow came.

Cold. Wet. Hungry.

Ma is on edge. Pa and Scruff-Paw are arguing. The wind claws through my fur and bites my skin and my belly writhes. We don't eat for days on end. I can't stand to see my family like this, but there's nothing I can do.

One night, Pa leads us away from the safe place in a hurry. Soon, I can smell the danger, in the air and along the trunks of trees. The scent of stranger wolves who want to hurt us. Wherever we end up, I just want to keep my sister safe.

Brilliant White Peaks is an award-winning literary survival-adventure novel suitable for all ages. It features an unnamed wolf protagonist, and has been described by reviewers as "heartwarming", "a riveting adventure", "deeply emotional" and "the most realistic talking-animal book I've ever read". Read it today!

Review Quotes

2022 ONTARIO AUTHOR PROJECT - YOUNG ADULT - WINNER

2022 IBPA BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARD - CHILDREN'S/YA AUDIOBOOK - WINNER

2021 CIBA SOMERSET AWARD - FINALIST

2021 NEW ENGLAND BOOK FESTIVAL - HONORABLE MENTION

"Truly heartwarming"-Readers' Favorite

"A book that every animal lover will find riveting to read"-Readers' Favorite

"A beautiful book telling the story of a wolf and his journey to adulthood"-Reedsy Discovery

"Captivating animal tale that explores universal themes"-Kirkus

"Spellbinding ... a riveting adventure novel for young adults"-Literary Titan

"A memorable story steeped in both atmosphere and evocative encounters" -Midwest Book Review

"Poignant moments, reminding me of many of my childhood favorites" -IBPA Awards Committee

"An outstanding story" -IBPA Awards Committee

"An engrossing story capturing life through the experiences of a young wolf." -Independent Book Review

"Immersive and adventure-filled animal survival story" -Booklife Prize

"A wonderful book ... like White Fang and Watership Down in the storytelling and scenery" -Writer's Digest