- Paperback: 168 pages
- Publisher: Tundra Books; 1st Edition edition (Oct 11 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0887766919
- ISBN-13: 978-0887766916
- Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 0.9 x 19.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #395,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An 11-year-old Toronto girl, Ingrid Balazs, is sent off to rural Hungary to meet her grandmother and learn more about her family history in Ingrid and the Wolf, the first book for young readers by Childhood author André Alexis. She discovers that her grandmother, who seems both sweet and bitter, is a countess residing in a "tree-dwarfing" mansion full of wonder and magic. Ingrid enjoys exploring the mansion, especially the library, which contains many peculiar books including a family history that "turned to salt and ran through her fingers, leaving a heap of white dust on the floor." However, she soon realizes that she is there for a reason. Ingrid must prove to her grandmother that she is in fact a true and deserving member of the family. She undergoes a series of trials, including the navigation of a dark, creepy labyrinth in the mansion's cellar. Here she meets Gabor, a respectful wolf who speaks surprisingly good English, and longs to help her complete her final task. Gabor is a fascinating character, having lived in the labyrinth for hundreds of years. He is friendly yet demanding and sometimes terrifying, and seems just able to control his own feral instincts.
In the end, Ingrid will either become a countess and inherit the family fortune, or fall victim to the darker side of this mysterious mansion and her own family's history. During her summer visit, Ingrid learns certain hard truths about her parents, the Countess, and herself. She also discovers the true nature of loyalty. A story full of vivid imagery and supernatural happenings, this short children's novel is a sort of modern day Eastern European fairy tale, suitable for ages 10 to 13. --Mark Frutkin
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“…André Alexis presents a main character who is smart and engaging and real. Ingrid's story echoes setting and character from the great Victorian novels and has a touch of the magic of the great, timeless fairy tales… I was reminded of Burnett's The Secret Garden as I read this novel, with that story's dark and foreboding house and its bold young heroine bringing a family together. Highly Recommended.”
—CM Magazine
—CM Magazine
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The best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1,
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This review is from: Ingrid and the Wolf (Paperback)
Ingrid and the wolf has got to be my favourite book ever. The characters are fantastic and the setting is magical. If you're going to buy only 1 book this year, BUY INGRID AND THE WOLF!!!!!!!!!!
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The best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1,
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This review is from: Ingrid and the Wolf (Paperback)
Ingrid and the wolf has got to be my favourite book ever. The characters are fantastic and the setting is magical. If you're going to buy only 1 book this year, BUY INGRID AND THE WOLF!!!!!!!!!!
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