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McKinley, a malamute, is a good dog. He takes care of his human pup, Jack, and watches over all the dogs of Steamboat Springs. Then he meets Lupin, a she-wolf who is urging the town's dogs to leave their humans and join her wild wolf pack. Will McKinley stay in Steamboat Springs or join Lupin and live freely as his ancestors did?  
By: Avi NA

Discovery Questions

  • Jack wanted to follow Lupin back to her pack to live. McKinley knew that was impossible, but he couldn’t make Jack understand. Think of a time when you understood something but couldn’t make others understand you. Talk about it with a friend. Have they had something similar happen?
  • Lupin needed help. McKinley should not have stolen the meat to help her. He was told he was a bad dog. Is there a person in another story you know who does something similar? How are they like McKinley? How are they different? Share your ideas.  
  • Lupin only sees dogs from her wild point of view. McKinley shows her they can be helpful, kind, and resourceful, even if they are not as free as she is. To be really free, there are no laws or protection. But in a society, we need laws so that everyone stays safe. Do you think he made the right choice? Talk about it with your adult. 
  • Duchess goes on a trip to the Zirkel Wilderness. Write a story about what you think happens. Share your story with others. 

Discovery Questions are available in 100+ languages in the app.

Book Details

Grade Level
3rd Grade
Book Code
693
Genre
Fiction
ISBN
9780689838255
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