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The Last Wolf

Name: The Last Wolf
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
ISBN: 9780440865070

By Michael Morpurgo

adventurous heartfelt historical poignant

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 5

From 3 readers

Genres

Animals Adventure Historical Fiction

What is The Last Wolf about?

In 18th-century Scotland, young Robbie McLeod flees his cruel uncle and joins Bonnie Prince Charlie's rebellion. After the defeat at Culloden, Robbie becomes a fugitive and befriends an orphaned wolf cub, Charlie. Together, they journey to America seeking a new life. As they grow, Robbie realises that Charlie must return to the wild, leading to a poignant farewell. This tale explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the search for belonging.

About the author

Michael Morpurgo is a much-loved British author who has written over a hundred books for children. He is best known for his story 'War Horse', which was made into a play and a film. Michael often writes about animals and adventures, inspiring children to imagine exciting worlds and discover the magic of stories.

Pages

91 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2003

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