It is also often on the American Library Association's annual list of Top 100 Banned/Challenged Books, partly due to the attempted sexual assault that triggers the main character's escape into the wilderness and survival adventure. The Julie Trilogy (Julie of the Wolves) Paperback Septemby Jean Craighead George (Author) 63 ratings Collects books from: Julie of the Wolves See all formats and editions Paperback 29.51 11 Used from 17.51 1 New from 39.99 1 Collectible from 64.38 Mass Market Paperback 39.81 20 Used from 4.31 8 New from 27. The book is considered a classic and often assigned in middle and high school, but it has been labeled "Not Recommended" by American Indians in Children's Literature for its lack of accuracy in depicting the Inuit experience. Poetic text, simple illustrations, and the exploration of the impact of Western civilization on the natural world and Native culture enrich the saga of Miyax's adoption by the wolves and her trek across the Arctic. Other violence incudes the wolf pack attacking and killing a straggler wolf, a hunter shooting a wolf from a plane, and a bird dying. Forced into an arranged marriage at 13 to the mentally challenged son of her father's best friend, she flees after he tries to rape her, and survives in the Alaskan tundra by joining a wolf pack. Julie is her English name, given to her by her aunt who sends her to an American school. Topics ENGLISH, AWARD WINNING CHILDRENS BOOK Collection ArvindGupta JaiGyan Language English. Parents need to know that 1973 Newbery Medal winner Julie of the Wolves, by Jean Craighead George, is the story of a young "Eskimo" (Inuit) girl named Miyax. A trusted male figure turns out to be an alcoholic.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide.
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