Wolf by Wolf: A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Choice: Book 1

anyone who is interested in WW2 then you will like this fantastic read

I loved this book because I think it was a brilliant idea to set it in a dystopian world where Hitler won the second world war. I liked having the "Then" parts added in, about her wolves. Yael was a brilliant chararcter, and the eding was completely unexpected.

I had not read any magical realism and I was attracted by the concept of this story. I do like to persevere with a book once I have started to read but reluctantly had to admit defeat at page 130. I suspect it would appeal more to a teenage reader. Not really tempted to read any more magical realism.

“A ‘what if’ fantasy about an assassination attempt on Hitler, set in Germany 1956 when the Nazis have won the War and are determined to rule the World. The plot is exciting and fast-moving, with more twists and turns than an Olympic slalom course. The plot switches smoothly between heroine Yael’s childhood experiences and present-day trials, with a final, unexpected twist in the tale. A ‘right good read’ as we say in Yorkshire! Made me want to get to the end ASAP!”

“I really enjoyed this YA book. It was well written and I felt that it took me on a journey back in time but with a slightly futuristic twist. This was a 5 star read for me, it had excellent pace and an engaging female lead who I loved. I flew through the pages of Wolf By Wolf and was totally invested in the book from start to finish and I am already looking forward to the second book in the trilogy.”

“An amazing story about a 6 year old girl caught up in the horrors of Nazi Germany and medical experimentation. A different perspective to the usual WWII stories. Yael, the heroine of the story, has her camp number tattooed over with 5 wolves. One for each of the people she cared for who died as a result of persecution. She participates in the Axis Tour, the race across the world to win the favour of Hitler & Emperor Hirohito – her prize will be the dance with the Fuhrer and her mission? To end his life. A powerful story of survival, choices and identity.”

A great read - fun, exciting, sad and dark in places. It races along and you are right there with the characters. Is the first part of a trilogy though, so you'll be left wanting more!