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Reviewed by Louana McCormack, Librarian, Ōpaheke School, Tāmaki Makaurau
Opening sentence
As Faelan left Granny's den, a hissing came from behind him.
Faelan is a odd wolf: he plays a harp and is friends with a chicken. You can imagine the trouble that might cause in a pack of wolves! Readers will feel for Faelan as he tries to help his friends and as he discovers family secrets that change everything.

'Faelan the Fearless' is the final book in a trilogy, and is an action-filled, empathic, gripping page turner. I would advise reading the other two books first, as I felt as I missed some understanding of character history by jumping straight to number three (the first two novels are on constant issue in our library).

There is lots of great language and "What the buckthorn...?" is my new favourite catchphrase! It is a novel, however readers will appreciate the small chapter illustrations and especially the detailed map at the front where they can see the different territories.

This is a book that young readers will enjoy, and be left wondering why there are only three books in the series!
Author & Illustrator: Juliette MacIver, Illustrator: Kieran Rynhart
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 9781775438212
Format: Paperback
Publication: March 2024
Ages: 8+
Themes: Friendship, loyalty