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Jala and the Wolves Paperback – February 13, 2015

by Marti Dumas (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 75 ratings
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A Tale of Magic and Thanksgiving
When a mirror appears in Jala's room and transports her to the world of wolves -- the fact that she's become a wolf herself is only the beginning! Readers of classic fantasy like The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Alice in Wonderland will adore this chapter book for young readers. Set during American Thanksgiving, the main character must use the gifts and advantages she has from living in a world of plenty to help others who are not as fortunate. The less fortunate creatures are wolves, but the lesson translates well, particularly wrapped in such a delightful little adventure. Buy a copy to share with the young people in your life.
 
What Readers Are Saying:
 
"A lovely and whimsical read for any little girl or grown woman like myself."
"Dumas taps into a fantasy that I believe many children probably have (sometimes pretending that they're an animal, or in Jala's case, becoming that animal) and what they can learn from that fantasy. Jala learns more about herself, her family, and her world through her adventure as a wolf and that translates to an added layer of discussion that you could have with your child while reading this book. This would make a lovely addition to any child's ebook library."
"Jala and the Wolves...reads like a Hindu fairytale with its quaint nature-filled charm and elegant magic. It reminds me of the books I read as a child - The Secret Garden and the like - and that makes it something I want to share with my daughter."
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    98 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.23 x 8 inches
  6. Publisher
    Yes, Mam Creations
  7. Publication date
    February 13, 2015
  8. ISBN-10
    1943169004
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1943169009
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Marti Dumas is a mama who spends most of her time doing mama things.  You know-- feeding ducks in parks, constructing Halloween costumes, facilitating heated negotiations,reading aloud, throwing raw vegetables on a plate and calling it dinner, and shouting, "watch out!" whenever there are dog piles on the walk to school.  
 
Sometimes she writes, but only very occasionally and in theearly morning. And, yes.  She really does really, really like fantasy books. A lot.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yes, Mam Creations (February 13, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 98 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1943169004
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1943169009
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.23 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Marti Dumas is a mom, teacher, and writer from New Orleans. She knows, not thinks, that all kids are smart and does her best to show it in the stories she writes. So far she has written 9 books for children including the Jaden Toussaint, the Greatest series, the Seeds of Magic series, and The Little Human, but her goal is to write 49 or 50. (She can't decide which. 50 is such a nice, round number, but 49 is a perfect square...) And, not that you asked, but she also makes a killer bean pie and shares the recipe freely.

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Alanna
5.0 out of 5 stars More to this Book Than What Meets The Eye
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2015
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Powerful, well-written, and addictive Jala and The Wolves is a charming story about a young girl who is obsessed with wolves. However, there is much more than meets the eye to this novel. As the story progresses, readers are taken on a mysterious journey that has both heart and suspense and a good deal of imagination thrown into the mix.

I was very pleased with author Marti Dumas’ ability to keep me deeply involved with the storyline even though it was crafted with children in mind. If you are looking for the perfect book to keep your child hooked during story-time or are looking for an easy-to-read yet surprisingly well written story about the power of the imagination, then I would definitely recommend this book.
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Messages For The Soul
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and fun story
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2015
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My niece and I read books together quite often and picked this one up as our latest. We absolutely loved this original story of a young, precocious young girl named Jala who happens to be hungry all the time and finds that she is definitely not a vegetarian. After being sent to her room, she looks into a strange mirror and, reminiscent of Narnia, ends up in a world where she has taken the form of a wolf. What follows is a wonderful adventure and even sweeter ending, including a few subtle lessons. This is a wonderfully imaginative and well-written story that we enjoyed from start to finish.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastical and Suspenseful
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2015
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Jala and the Wolves is a wonderful, fantastical story full of suspense to captivate its readers.

As a librarian and homeschooling mother of two, I am always on the lookout for a great read-aloud story for both my patrons and my own children. Kids will certainly relate to Jala and will love her journey as she transforms into a wolf.

The book is perfect for a book group setting and offers many, many routes of conversation to help kids read what is beyond the page and dive deeper into reading a book for it's literary values.

Five stars!
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Breaker
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun story of adventure and fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2015
Having listened to the audiobook for Jala and the Wolves, I had the pleasure of listening to this captivating adventure This is an urban fantasy of sorts, where little Jala (with a love for bean pie, which I’ve never tried but am now curious), finds a strange mirror in her room that transforms her into a wolf.

From there the adventure includes Jala helping a pack of wolves learn how to survive again. It’s funny that at the beginning Jala can never seem to eat enough, and is indeed somewhat glutonous, but has to teach the wolves how to find food, and even eat stuff they would never otherwise have considered. It’s a great lesson for Thanksgiving, remembering that not everyone has unlimited supplies of food, and especially not of every food they want when they want it (as she feels about bean pie at the beginning). On that note, it is a bit of a Thanksgiving story, and indeed Thanksgiving soon follows Jala’s adventures – we are left knowing she will have a different view on this holiday and indeed, life.
This is just one of many lessons in Jala and the Wolves. It is a story many will enjoy, for all age groups. I believe the target age groups would be ages 6-12 (somewhere in there), but like any good story, it works for all age groups.

And on top of all that, the voice of the narrator is pleasant to listen to, giving us listeners the feeling of lying in bed as a child as our mothers read us our bedtime stories.
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HollySoall
5.0 out of 5 stars Barking.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2015
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A fairytale written for all ages, Jala and the Wolves is a story that focusses on the meaning of family, and the roles that each member plays in the world. A book written for children, with enough story to prevent a reader from falling asleep at storytime. The characters are believable, friendly and reassuring. The lessons are perfect for children learning their place in the world, and the adventures are fun.

A wonderful story for children of all ages, with a plot that will keep adults and children alike enthralled through story time.
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Katie A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent mysterious book
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2015
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"Jala and the Wolves" is an awesome novel which captivated my attention from the very first page. Jala was amazing throughout the story. The mysteries revealed in the story was entertaining. The adventure, suspense and the lessons I learned through this story fascinated me.

Marti Dumas is a great author, and I loved her style. The way she put the scenes together and organized them, I loved it. The character development was excellent. I can't recommend enough to read this mysterious book.
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Tarrell Childs
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020
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This is a wonderful story! Such a great tale and perfect for young children! My 8 years old daughter loved it! Works great as a bedtime story.
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HanktheHobo
2.0 out of 5 stars She found it boring
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2017
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I guess I'll be the lone dissenting voice on this one.

We read a ton of books to our kids. We are trying to expand the library for our five year old to more "big kid" books. She is a bit below the recommended age range for this book, but that has never stopped us before. I came across this on Amazon and bought it on impulse based on all of the great reviews.

Our daughter was excited when we told her the book was about a girl turning into a wolf. However, she quickly lost interest when we were three or four chapters into this very short book before any wolf ever entered the story. We ended up not not even finishing the book with our daughter (although my wife read the rest herself and wasn't very excited about it either).

We found it very boring and certain parts were a bit too mature, even for the recommended age range.

Just not for us I guess. Your mileage may vary.
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LisaLovesBooks
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2015
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This is a story about a girl named Jala who likes wolves. She turns into a wolf after staring into a magical looking glass. I liked this book because of the hunting adventure and I like dogs. I like how Jala decides to stay with her human mother. This book is very short. I would recommend this book to older kids that can read long chapters. Maybe 8-10 years old.

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