Wolf Island

About this book

For our 40th anniversary Fitzhenry & Whiteside is issuing a newly designed edition of this classic bestseller! Information Book of the Year Mr. Christies Book Award nominee Shortlisted for 1989 Mr. Christies Childrens Book Award for illustration Childrens Literature Roundtable of Canada 1990 Information Book of the Year With a new cover and newly designed interiors Wolf Island is sure to be a howl! Its a vivid full colour portrait of nature and the fragile balance of a natural ecosystem. Set on an island in Northern Ontario the Wolf Island story based on an actual event is a moving chronicle of what happens when the highest link in a food chain is removed. The resultant population growth food shortage and starvation affect every member of the chain. A family of wolves leave their island environment. Although at first their absence is unnoticed natures delicately balanced ecosystem comes undone over a period of months and the mice rabbits squirrels and even owls fight for survival. Finally the accidental return of the wolf family to their home restores the island habitat to health. Celia Godkins dramatic full colour illustrations will inspire readers of all ages. Her scientific portrait of an ecosystem and its component species will not be easily forgotten.