Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk

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Growing up in the shadows cast by two world wars, Annabelle has lived a mostly quiet, steady life in her small Pennsylvania town. Until the day new student Betty Glengarry walks into her class. Betty quickly reveals herself to be cruel and manipulative, and while her bullying seems isolated at first, things quickly escalate, and reclusive World War I veteran Toby becomes a target of her attacks. While others have always seen Tobys strangeness, Annabelle knows only kindness. She will soon need to find the courage to stand as a lone voice of justice as tensions mount.Brilliantly crafted, ’Wolf Hollow’ is a haunting tale of America at a crossroads and a time when one girls resilience, strength, and compassion help to illuminate the darkest corners of our history.The honesty of’Wolf Hollow’will just about shred your heart, but Annabelles courage and compassion will restore it to you, fuller than before.This book matters. Sara Pennypacker, New York Times bestselling author of ’PaxAn evocative setting, memorable characters, a searing story: ’Wolf Hollow’ has stayed with me long after I closed the book. It has the feel of an instant classic. Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist and ’New York Times’ bestselling author.