Best Selling Books by Olaf Baker

"Over the blazing campfires, where the wind moaned eerily through the thickets of juniper and fir, they spoke of it in the Indian tongue—the strange lake to the southward whose waters never rest. And Nawa, the medicine man, who had lived such countless moons that not even the oldest member of his people could remember a time when Nawa was not old, declared that, if only you arrived at the right time, on the right night, you would see the buffaloes rise out of the middle of the lake and come crowding to the shore; for there, he said, was the sacred spot where the buffaloes began." Ten-year-old Little Wolf, an imaginative and courageous boy, is determined to observe this spectacle, and his quest leads not only to a miraculous vision but also to the salvation of his tribe. This Caldecott Honor picture book and National Book Award nominee was hailed by Booklist as "an eminent picture book and, incidentally, one that proves that black and white can move as forcefully as color." The New York Times praised artist Stephen Gammell for his "spectacular scenes of tumbling clouds, of earth churned by flying hoofs, of teepees in the early dawn. But most of all he conveys the hulking, surging, rampaging strength of the shaggy buffaloes as they rise out of a shadowy mist, the mist of legend or dream."

In ''Shasta of the Wolves'', Olaf Baker weaves a riveting narrative reminiscent of the classic tradition of adventure and animal tales. The book stands as a testament to the synergy between man and nature, exploring the life of a boy raised by wolves—a subject capturing the imagination since Rudyard Kipling''s ''The Jungle Book''. Adorned with lyrical prose and an evocative portrayal of the wilderness, Baker''s work offers a poignant reflection on identity and survival. Crafted within the early 20th-century context, the story not only tells of Shasta''s adventures but becomes a mirror reflecting the era''s fascination with the untamed world, thus securing its place in the continuum of nature-focused literature. Olaf Baker, an author with a discerning eye for the intricate relationships within the natural world, transmutes his profound understanding into the pages of ''Shasta of the Wolves''. His background and appreciation for the environment are palpable in the detailed renditions of wildlife and the book''s overarching theme of man''s intrinsic connection to the wild. Such knowledge might have been informed by the period''s zeitgeist or Baker''s personal encounters with nature—either of which serves as a plausible muse for this enrapturing tale. Recommended for enthusiasts of classic literature and nature epics alike, ''Shasta of the Wolves'' offers an escape to a world where the bonds between human and animal are eternal and profound. Readers journeying through its pages will be enthralled by Baker''s ability to depict the primal beauty of the wilderness with authenticity and emotional depth. This book is not just a story but an invitation to revisit our ancestral roots and the primal call of the wild that echoes within all of us.

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Special Edition for Low Vision Readers Shasta of the Wolves concludes the adventure in Part Two of this classic for all ages. About Super Large Print All our books are published with a font designed for maximum readability at twice the size of traditional Large Print books. You can see a sample of Super Large Print at superlargeprint.com KEEP ON READING!

Special Edition for Low Vision Readers Some children grow up loved, and protected, and are taught all they need to know to survive. So it is for Shasta of the Wolves. About Super Large Print All our books are published with a font designed for maximum readability at twice the size of traditional Large Print books. You can see a sample of Super Large Print at superlargeprint.com KEEP ON READING!

Excellente présentation. Illustrations au plomb remarquables.