Brilliant White Peaks
by Teng Rong
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Pub Date 14 Sep 2021 | Archive Date 20 Mar 2022
Teng Rong | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
In this “magical read” (Reedsy) “full of heart and action” (Readers' Favorite), a young wolf comes of age and finds his place in the world.
High in the mountains, a wolf cub is born to a loving family.
When a hostile wolf pack separates him and his sister from their parents, the yearling wolf finds himself lost and stranded, needing to take care of his injured sister.
Armed with nothing but his survival instincts and his desire to find his Ma and Pa, the young wolf embarks on a perilous journey to the ocean. But will his doggedness be enough to help his sister survive the harsh winter? Will he ever find his family?
Advance Praise
"A captivating animal tale that explores universal themes ... The solid story delivers a generally satisfying coming-of-age plot that celebrates the natural world without romanticizing it."
-Kirkus Reviews
“[Teng Rong] does an excellent job of transforming the wolves into dynamic characters, with needs and emotions that are compelling to readers but not overly humanlike”
—Kirkus Reviews
"A book that every animal lover will find riveting to read. The author doesn't shy away from showcasing the brutal aspects of nature but mixes them with some truly heartwarming moments that stay with you long after you've finished the book."
-Pikasho Deka, Readers' Favorite
"Brilliant White Peaks is a beautiful book telling the story of a wolf and his journey to adulthood as he passes through the season. When I first started this book I expected to find a first person narrative told by a wolf to be a gimmick but it turned out to be a really amazing read and one I'd definitely recommend."
-Emily Thompson, Reedsy Discovery
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781777858506 |
| PRICE | US$14.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Kirsten G, Librarian
I have always been drawn to wolves.
I wish I worked in a wolf sanctuary.
When I saw this was coming out, on 9/23 I added to my to-read list and searched and waited for it to arrive.
I received an ARC 12/22; I was busy with holidays, so started and read on 1/9/22.
I could not stop reading until I was done.
I love this was told from wolf perspective!
I felt like I wolf also.
I recommend this book to every wolf lover, animal lover/advocate, and person who wants a good story!
Larka F, Reviewer
"“The forest is alive. You are alive. Do not be afraid. You are here, and nothing will hurt you,” Ma sang."
That's probably how I would describe this book by Teng Rong – alive. Both in the sense that you can feel the characters coming to life while reading it, and the fact that it's about life itself.
It was a amazing reading, and even more it was an amazing experience. The stile and the atmosphere surrounding it were something I would call ethereal and delicate, but it lacks on conveying the right emotion. At some point was heartbreaking and cruel, but that's also part of life and nature themselves.
I really lack on words to describe a book so rich of emotion, and talking about the vivid characters, their point of view (never broke, a realistic experience) or the page-turner plot is reductive and it would be disservice towards an author on which I'll keep my eye on.
"I kept going north. A path led me down the mountain until I stood in a valley once again. This time, the valley had thin and tall trees, just like the trees from my childhood. It was pristine here, so I decided to rub my scent all over the trees. Let it be known that I was here and that I have laid claim to this land."
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