Runt; A Novel

Runt is the smallest in a litter of wolves born in northern Minnesota. The pups join their father, mother, two yearlings, and an adult male named Bider, who has been forced out of another pack. Each littermate seems to have a destined role, except for Runt. Although he tries hard to keep up with his brothers and sisters, he also frequently makes mistakes that get him into trouble. This story could be used as a companion to Julie of the Wolves, or as part of a science or animal unit on wolves. It won the Maud Hart Lovelace award in 2006.