what is julie of the wolves about
Julie of the Wolves is a children's novel by Jean Craighead George, published in 1972. The story follows the journey of a young Eskimo girl named Miyax, who calls herself Julie, as she struggles to survive alone in the Alaskan wilderness.
After escaping a forced marriage with a boy from a neighboring village, Julie runs away and becomes lost in the tundra. She befriends a wolf pack and learns how to communicate with them, relying on their instincts and hunting skills to survive.
Throughout the novel, Julie reflects on her past and her relationships with her traditional Inupiaq culture and modern American ways. The novel explores themes of identity, survival, environmentalism, and cultural clashes.