Publisher's Synopsis
Shasta Of The Wolves is a novel that delves into the journey of a young boy adopted by a wolf family, exploring deep aspects of survival, belonging, and personal transformation. The narrative follows Shasta, who is found alone in the woods and raised by a she-wolf. Living in the wilderness, he learns to adapt to the animal world while grappling with his human identity. The story explores Shasta s unique upbringing as he becomes part of the wolf family, blending with the wild and experiencing the laws of nature first-hand. The bond he shares with the wolves, particularly the protective mother figure, forms a core part of his development. As he grows, the tension between his dual nature emerges, caught between his instincts as a human and the life he leads in the wilderness. The tale reflects on the complexity of belonging, the struggle for survival, and the pull between two different worlds. This coming-of-age narrative shows the challenges of finding one's place in a world that is both wild and deeply human.
