Wayward Creatures
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🕮 Wayward Creatures by Dayna Lorentz is a heartfelt animal friendship story for middle grade readers, told from the points of view of both a troubled young Jewish boy and the wayward coyote he befriends after a forest fire changes both of their lives. A local restorative justice program helps Gabe learn the value of community and tikkun olam.
This book takes place in the United States of America in the state of Vermont. During Jewish American Heritage Month in May, I'll be posting a Jewish American kidlit title every day on Facebook. Follow along to see my recommendations, and share your own favorites!
LEARN MORE:
- Buy Wayward Creatures
- Author Dayna Lorentz's website
- Burlington VT Community Justice Center (they provided guidance about restorative justice)
- The Killington VT forest fire that burned underground
- How to handle living near coyotes and opossums
- Video of a coyote and badger hunting together
CREDITS:
- Produced by Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel
- Co-sponsored by the Association of Jewish Libraries
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