Dorothy Hearst

Discovering her identity as the last of an ancient bloodline charged with preventing humanity from losing touch with nature, young wolf Kaala traces the shared evolution between canines and people and learns how wolves and dogs rendered humans the planet's dominant species. A first novel. 150,000 first printing.

A Novel

Promise of the Wolves

The second installment in The Wolf Chronicles finds Kaala struggling with the consequences of forming the first mixed wolf-human pack.

Secrets of the Wolves

Set in Southern Europe at the end of the Ice Age, Spirit of the Wolvesfollows the visionary young she-wolf Kaala in the Wide Valley as she attempts to bring peace between wolves and humans, for the sake of both species. When some of the Swift River pack resists the attempts at bonding with mankind, Kaala and her closest friends must travel beyond the valley for the first time in their lives in order to find her long-lost mother and bring the Promise of the Wolves to reality. Meanwhile, TaLi, Kaala's faithful human companion, is being ruthlessly pursued by a rejected lover, and Kaala must balance keeping her safe with completing her quest. And with a rival wolf plotting to thwart their plans, Kaala must rely on her loved ones more than ever. But there are many dangers outside of the valley, and the young wolves have much to learn about the world outside their pack. This stunningly detailed journey, seen through the mind of a wolf, details the origins of the relationship between the human race and man's best friend.

Spirit of the Wolves

La promessa dei lupi

Pam Berkman

Follow Minsha, a determined terrier, as she travels to Ellis Island in this third book of the At the Heels of History series, inspired by important events and told through the eyes, ears, and noses of dogs. 1921. Minsha loves her human family, especially nine-year-old Leila. But Leila’s family has decided to leave their home in Beirut for a new life in America—and they can’t take Minsha with them. Minsha is devastated, but she’s also a dog of action, so she stows away on a second ship bound for New York. She knows she’s supposed to stay hidden away, but she can’t help but make friends with a boy named Yusef and his family. When their ship arrives at Ellis Island, Yusef is suspected of being sick and is separated from his family. Even though Minsha is anxious to find Leila, she can’t leave Yusef alone, either. As Minsha sniffs out a solution, she’ll have to contend with a territorial gang of cats, some helpful sparrows, and a surprisingly friendly rat. But will her new friends be enough to reunite Yusef and his family? And will it be too late for Minsha to reunite with hers?

Minsha's Night on Ellis Island

Set at the end of the Ice Age in what is now Southern Europe, Secrets of the Wolvesfollows the wolves and humans of the Wide Valley as they take tentative steps to learn to live alongside one another without fighting. With the help of the humans with whom they bonded in Promise of the Wolves, the visionary she-wolf Kaala and her companions from the Swift River pack infiltrate the human tribe and slowly win them over. Then, suddenly and without explanation, their prey begins to leave the valley. Disaster threatens, for when resources are scarce, conflict inevitably follows. How long before wolf and man are once again sworn enemies, and the killing begins? Meticulously researched and thrillingly brought to life, this is a magical journey into the mind of the wolf.

To save their family, Bo-Bo, a golden mutt, and her human brother Sheng must find a legendary treasure during the California Gold Rush in this second book of the At the Heels of History series, inspired by important events and told through the eyes, ears, and noses of dogs. California, 1852. Sage, a golden, big-hearted mutt, is abandoned by her pack. She is about to give up hope when a silly bird squawks her out of her sadness and leads her to Sheng, a young gold prospector. Sheng renames her Bo-Bo, the Chinese word for treasure, and they soon become inseparable. When Bo-Bo frees a caged bear, the bear’s owner—who is also a cruel tax collector—demands a huge price from Sheng for losing the bear. But where can Bo-Bo and Sheng find that much gold? Their only chance is a fabled cave rumored to be filled with treasure. But the cave is supposedly located across the foothills, on a path loaded with danger. Will Bo-Bo and Sheng find it in time?

Bo-Bo's Cave of Gold

Join Filigree, a five-pound Pomeranian, as he stows away on Paul Revere’s midnight ride in this first book of the At the Heels of History series, inspired by important events and told through the eyes, ears, and noses of dogs. Filigree may be a small puff of a Pomeranian but he has a big, brave heart. As the Revere family dog, he’s ready to do his part to help the American colonists stand up to the British soldiers. But the other dogs, like Jove, Sam Adams’s Newfoundland, and even the Revere cat, Anvil, think Filigree is a joke. The Reveres’ daughter Frances is the only one who believes in him. When Frances’s father, Paul Revere, leaves home on a secret mission, Filigree and Frances know they have to help, no matter how dangerous it might be. Will a pint-sized pup just be in the way, or can Filigree prove that even a very small dog can fight for freedom?

Filigree's Midnight Ride

Vor 14.000 Jahren wurde das Schicksal von Menschen und Wölfen entschieden ... Das große Finale der Wolfs-Chroniken Die junge Wölfin Kaala weiß, dass es ihre Aufgabe ist, Frieden zwischen den Menschen und Wölfen zu stiften. Gelingt ihr das nicht, ist das Gleichgewicht der Natur und damit der ganzen Welt in Gefahr. Als sich einige Wölfe aus ihrem Rudel widersetzen und nicht bereit sind, sich mit den Menschen einzulassen, bleibt Kaala nur noch eine Chance. Gemeinsam mit ihrer Freundin, dem Mädchen TaLi, muss sie endlich ihre Mutter finden und das wahre Versprechen der Wölfe einlösen. Zum ersten Mal lässt sie die Grenzen des Großen Tals hinter sich und begibt sich auf eine lange, gefährliche Reise. Das große mythische Abenteuer von Mensch und Wolf ist nie zu Ende!

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