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I myself live on a ranch in Montana, so I know a bit about animals, the climate, and hunting.
1. Arctic wolves are not forest animals. Their white coats help them blend into snow and tundra, but would stick out in a forest. Forests are where you're more likely to find black wolves, not white ones. (This may be mentioned in the book, but only in passing.)
2. The main character's pack doesn't hunt, so they eat fish and she supplements them with chicken and pumpkin stew. (Why killing a bunch of chickens is preferable to one deer is beyond me.) Firstly, she can't grow pumpkins in the spring. Those are fall crops. Secondly, a couple dozen chickens aren't going to feed a pack of six wolves. Wolves as big as hers should be eating seven pounds of meat a day.
3. Wolves are too small for a twelve year old to ride. These are canines, not horses.
4. You candle eggs after you've incubated them a couple days and then you can tell if they're developing. You can't tell if an egg is fertile, even if you crack it open. After the rooster dies, the eggs will be fertile for a couple weeks. (I'm also wondering how this girl was hatching the chicks since broody hens don't lay eggs.)
5. The main character rescues a black and white bunny at the start of the book. This coloration only happens in domestic breeds, but the story acts like it's a wild rabbit. If it's a domestic rabbit, she abandoned it in the wilderness.
6. The story acts like wolves only eat other canines if they're starving. Actually, wolves kill other canines to protect their territory, so they'll kill them even if they're well-fed.
7. The girl rescued a baby owl and fed it worms. Baby owls should be fed real meat, like mice and other small rodents. She also gave it water. Baby birds should never be given water. They get all they need from the food they eat.
8. The main character sees a trap and springs it. Firstly, trappers hide traps because wolves won't step in them willingly. Secondly, the purpose of a leg hold trap isn't to maim the animal, it's to hold it so the trapper can get it.
9. The wolf bounty makes little sense. The first thing to do in a situation like this is legalize wolf hunting, then the farmers and ranchers will defend their livestock. During the winter, wolf pelts are very valuable, so there's no need for a bounty. (Coyote pelts go for over fifty bucks, and wolf pelts are much higher.) Granted, pelts are worth little in the spring and summer.
10. If an injured wolf can stand, it will run from fire. Animals are a lot tougher than they get credit for.
The environmental agenda in this book is quite annoying. Why can't farmers and ranchers defend their their livestock from a pack of wolves who is moving in on the rancher's territory? The author depicts the wild as some utopia with humans being the only problem, and never shows what wolf overpopulation does to the other animals. Why not show how a pack of wolves will decimate the deer population, kill all the baby moose and elk, and eat everything before dying horribly of disease and starvation? I'd have liked to see the book address how to deal with wolf overpopulation, which is a real problem, especially if they're near human habitation.
I don't have anything against animal fantasy, but I do have a problem with it when it paints an unrealistic view of wild animals in a way that leaves humans as the only problem they face.
For good things about the book, it does have decent pacing, a sense of wonder, and the main character is clever, and the few illustrations I saw are cute.
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There were a lot of unanswered questions with this book. Where exactly near/on the taiga but also near villages did Stacy live? Siberia? Minnesota? Why did campers leave so many clothes and pieces of equipment around? Could the wolves really talk to her? Why was there so much need for her to rescue animals? It wasn't until I read the note at the end of the book that talked about the author's background did some of this make sense. If you have readers who are familiar wit
E ARC from Edelweiss PlusThere were a lot of unanswered questions with this book. Where exactly near/on the taiga but also near villages did Stacy live? Siberia? Minnesota? Why did campers leave so many clothes and pieces of equipment around? Could the wolves really talk to her? Why was there so much need for her to rescue animals? It wasn't until I read the note at the end of the book that talked about the author's background did some of this make sense. If you have readers who are familiar with the author's online content, this might be a good purchase, but the story reads like a description of someone playing a video game at many points. This looks like it will be a series, so I will pass unless my Warriors readers somehow become obsessed with YouTube and I want to entice them away. I just couldn't understand most of the situations in the book, but I am not exactly the target demographic.
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~Rissy It was okay, but I didn't get how wolves could make fire and drag buckets of milk through the forest. I don't know, there were just some areas where the book felt pretty unrealistic and it bothered me. I won't be continuing the series just cause this isn't my kind of thing if you know what I mean.
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Once I finished the book, I wasn't really sure what to think. It seemed pretty cute and interesting at first, but then it kind of grew annoying and dull as well as predictable. It wasn't hard to figure out some things that happened to Stacy, su
I'm going to be honest. I have no idea what Dogcraft is nor who Stacy Plays is, and the only reason I even picked this up was because Minecraft was mentioned in the synopsis. Yes, I do play Minecraft sometimes, and was super into it about half a month ago.Once I finished the book, I wasn't really sure what to think. It seemed pretty cute and interesting at first, but then it kind of grew annoying and dull as well as predictable. It wasn't hard to figure out some things that happened to Stacy, such as her past. I mean, it is cool that a girl was raised by wolves for a few years, but it just didn't necessarily sit well or seem realistic enough to me.
I caught major inconsistencies when it came to animal facts. First of all, wolves cannot survive only on pumpkin stew with bits of meat inside. They require many pounds of meat, and it really does not make sense how they even survived off of that meal. Secondly, Stacy somehow managed to grow pumpkins in her garden when it was spring. From what I know, pumpkins can only be harvested around fall, so it was way too soon to even have a full-grown pumpkin. Even I know that black and white rabbits are a domesticated breed, and there a plenty more issues that made little sense to me.
I really attempted to keep in mind is that this is fantasy, but it really would've been nice to have some realistic aspects portrayed in the book.
Stacy was an okay character, but kind of annoying to me. She somehow knew how to create items out of wood, such as chests or chairs, when I'm not sure how she would've figured that out over the course of the few years she was with the wolves. What was really horrible was how she kept saying humans were awful, and that everything is their fault in the taiga. That seemed to be the moral of the story, to be honest, because all humans totally are cruel and awful (sarcasm). I'm glad she changed her view on them a little, but I really wish the author could've actually tackled the wolf overpopulation issue a little more realistically. Even fantasy has some realism.
I have a feeling a novel like this is aimed at kids, since I heard the Dogcraft series is for them, and it could probably keep them reading since they wouldn't always care about facts (though I would imagine kids that are very fond of animals know their facts and be unimpressed). There was some violence, such as a few wolves getting shot at and injured, but this would be great for a reader ten and up.
Overall, the illustrations were cute and the writing was great, but I can't say I'm really interested in reading the next book once it releases as it was predictable for me. If anything, stick to Minecraft novels. Mark Cheverton's Gameknight999 series is exciting and fun (though I actually haven't read every title yet), and my eleven-year-old brother loved them!
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As I was reading this book, a quote continually swirled in my head by wolf researcher, L David Mech, "The wolf is neither man's competitor nor his enemy. He is a fellow creature with whom the earth must be shared."
Stacy definitely shares this love of wolves and their natural habitats. I really enjoyed this story filled with familiar characters (from Stacy's YouTube series, Dogcraft), adventure, mystery, and important messages. I personally a
As I was reading this book, a quote continually swirled in my head by wolf researcher, L David Mech, "The wolf is neither man's competitor nor his enemy. He is a fellow creature with whom the earth must be shared."
Stacy definitely shares this love of wolves and their natural habitats. I really enjoyed this story filled with familiar characters (from Stacy's YouTube series, Dogcraft), adventure, mystery, and important messages. I personally appreciated the obvious message of protecting the planet's creatures and their natural habitats. The damage that humans are possible of causing is evident throughout, and it's a vital message for all ages. I love that Stacy (author and character) has a great love for animals and rescuing them. I've watched Stacy's videos for years now, and I'm so happy she's entered the realm of literature. I was a bit worried when starting the book, that I'd only see it through "Minecraft" eyes. I was pleasantly surprised that that quickly dissipated in part to Stacy's use of very descriptive language, vivid details, and wonderful imagery. You find yourself experiencing her world using all your senses. The fictional aspect intertwines with educational facts about nature, animal behavior, and even a bit of physics. When keeping the intended audience (age groups) in mind, there were some uses of vocabulary I thought maybe too advanced. However, I love that she included those words at the back of the book with definitions. What an awesome and fun way to expand kids vocabulary! All the information at the end of the book telling about the author's real experiences with the biome field trip, wolves, and her real-life dog Page, greatly enhances the story. There are just enough illustrations to add to the enjoyment of the story, and I love the detail and style of them. I know readers who are familiar with Dogcraft and Stacy's other videos will love the book. For those who aren't familiar, I can see them enjoying it, too. I see the potential for a fun and adventurous series to come. Just be warned, the book ends with a few cliffhangers, and it will leave you wondering. I'm looking forward to more of Stacy's adventures.
When I found out that Stacy was writing a book, I knew that it would revolve around animals as that's the first thing I think about when I think of her. What a surprise it was to find out that not only was I right but that it was a book involving some of the characters I think many of us who follow her on YouTube have become fond of.
Guardians of the Taiga is a story about a 12 year old girl named Stacy wh
Note: I was given an ARC by Harper Collins/Team StacyPlays in exchange for an honest review.When I found out that Stacy was writing a book, I knew that it would revolve around animals as that's the first thing I think about when I think of her. What a surprise it was to find out that not only was I right but that it was a book involving some of the characters I think many of us who follow her on YouTube have become fond of.
Guardians of the Taiga is a story about a 12 year old girl named Stacy who lives in a taiga with her six wolves. But they are ordinary wolves - no, these wolves are unique. They take care of her, journey alongside of her on rescue missions and are even able to communicate with her.
Each wolf has it's own personality, which many of us Dogcraft fans are already aware of. However, it was nice to see the wolves come to life in the story as they help Stacy try to save their home from intruders - aka, the humans who are wanting to steal the land for a development.
Now I know I've mentioned Stacy's YouTube series a few times but don't let that stop you from reading the book if you aren't familiar with her beloved Minecraft series or Stacy in general. Even if I wasn't familiar with Minecraft or Dogcraft, I believe I would have found the story enjoyable. It's a quick read full of adventure and the antics of her wolves - I am particularly fond of Wink.
It looks like this may turn into a series and if so, I can't wait to pick up the next book. Also, I have to say that the vocabulary at the end was a nice touch, as was the story of Page (Stacy's real life rescue dog who is also in the story) and Stacy's field trip adventures.
I highly recommend this book for all ages, though I do think the younger readers would thoroughly enjoy it. And in the words of Stacy - go rescue a dog!
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Obviously when dealing with special wolves, you know the book takes place somewhat outside the realm of reality, but there is just so much in this book that bring up more questions than it answers. How does a young girl (also named Stacy by the way) who mysteriously shows up in the forest just have this ability to communicate with wolves? How is a wolf capab
I wanted to like this book, but it is just bad. And I refuse to give it a good rating just because my kids like the author's youtube videos.Obviously when dealing with special wolves, you know the book takes place somewhat outside the realm of reality, but there is just so much in this book that bring up more questions than it answers. How does a young girl (also named Stacy by the way) who mysteriously shows up in the forest just have this ability to communicate with wolves? How is a wolf capable of skinning and cleaning a fish to give to a human? Or hand her a paw full of berries? And how does an 8 year old manage to figure out how to cultivate a farm and flock of chickens (the book even mentions her candling the eggs to know if they've been fertilized), to feed herself and the wolves - who don't hunt, but rely on a chicken and pumpkin stew Stacy makes them. She's also figure out bread baking (where is the flour from?) and jam making, and a wolf steals her a jar of peanut butter, so she can whip up PB&J for herself.
While I have a lot of issues with this book, my biggest issue is that it is very anti-people. Humans are the villain of the story - from the careless campers who litter the forest (though thankfully leave behind clothes for Stacy to wear as she grows, and cooking items), to the awful human need for power requiring an ugly substation be put in near the village, and the final big drama of the book, surveyors (who might be planning to put in a golf course?) spark a while fire.
But the ultimate villain of the story is hunters. They're just so terrible and careless, and selfishly hunt for sport. And gasp, not even Stacy's wolves hunt, why do humans need to hunt? I mean...apart from where Stacy (again a YOUNG GIRL) has been slaughtering chickens for her wolves (she doesn't eat the chicken herself, remember, PB&J!), and one of her wolves is a great diver, and catches fish for them all to eat...no that's all ok.
Dearest Stacy, please inform yourself about the good and important wildlife conservation that is made possible because of hunters! We need hunters - we need them to buy their hunting licenses, and game tags, those funds go straight back to conservation! And yes we even need them to cull wildlife populations, like wolves.
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I have to admit, when first reading the book, I didn't really like it. Maybe it's because I'm not th
My husband and I both love Minecraft. It's one of our favorite things to do together. Either we'll play Minecraft together, or I'll watch him play it while I'm listening to an audiobook or music. Therefore when I saw that Stacy Plays was writing a Minecraft inspired book series, Wild Rescuers, I knew I wanted to read it. The first book in the series, Guardians of the Taiga, was just an okay book.I have to admit, when first reading the book, I didn't really like it. Maybe it's because I'm not the age range it's intended for, but it seemed almost silly to me. There were several times where I had to suspend my disbelief for things going on. It kept pulling me out of the story. Stacy's wolves are more human than wolf. They do things like help her with crossword puzzles, steal newspapers for her, and other things like that. I thought this was going to be a raised by wolves story, but it didn't feel like it with all of that going on. That being said, I think the reader will discover more things about her wolves in Escape to the Mesa that will explain why those things are happening.
However, as I got farther into the book, I did find Guardians of the Taiga to be a more enjoyable read than what I was expecting. I loved Stacy's passion for animals. I've been a huge animal lover all of my life, and could relate to what she was feeling at times. It's always upset me to see animals injured. There was a certain scene towards the end of the book where I wanted to cry along with her. No animal, no matter the situation, deserves to go through that. The author did a great job of making me feel every single emotion Stacy was feeling.
Even though Guardians of the Taiga was a hit or miss for me in parts, I did find it to be a somewhat enjoyable book. I definitely plan on reading the sequel because I do think it will change my opinion on some of the things that I didn't like about the first book. I also think it will answer the questions that I have. There were quite a few things that didn't get resolved in Guardians of the Taiga that I really want answers to. I also plan on checking out Stacy Plays' YouTube channel, which I didn't know about before this book.
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First, Wild Rescuers: Guardians of the Taiga is very detailed. This book uses the best word choice possible in the sentence, to allow the reader to engage fully with the material that they are reading, and to connect us to the characters in the story. For instance, instead of using simple terms in the story like: combined, twis Wild rescuers: Guardians of the taiga is everything I could've asked for in a book and more! This book is very detailed, a fun read, and an excellent story for all ages.
First, Wild Rescuers: Guardians of the Taiga is very detailed. This book uses the best word choice possible in the sentence, to allow the reader to engage fully with the material that they are reading, and to connect us to the characters in the story. For instance, instead of using simple terms in the story like: combined, twisted, and small, Stacy (the author of the book) substitutes common words for more entertaining words that capture the situation exactly like: conglomeration, entwined, and diminutive. Also if ever you have trouble understanding or pronouncing a difficult word in the book, you can just flip to the back and after the main story there is a section that is titled, " Stacy's Favorite Words from the Book." In this section it has the definition of the difficult words, and a sentence example in the margin underneath the definition. This book is just dripping with interesting characters, story, and atmosphere.
Next, this book is a fun read. Like I mentioned in the previous section, this book is just dripping with an amazing story that just brings this world to life. I'm not going to mention much, for spoiler reasons, But let me just say that this story is thrilling, full of adventure, and interesting!
Finally, This book is an excellent story for all ages. Even though at first the cover of this book looks like something for a child, this is just simply not the case. This book is an excellent novel, and the story can be enjoyed by all ages.
Overall This is one of the best novels I've ever read in my life. From the interesting characters, the engaging story, and the overall word choice and presentation is outstanding. Also if you loved this book as much as I did, you're in luck! Stacy Hinojosa currently has two other books after this one in the series, and she is currently writing a fourth book. To anyone who is looking for another great book to read, I'd highly, HIGHLY recommend this book to you. ...more
If you love the StacyPlays Dogcraft YouTube series, you are going to love Wild Rescuers: Guardians of the Taiga. This is the first book in the series Wild Rescuers by StacyPlays. The story takes place in a biome (a world in Minecraft). The female heroine of the story is a 12-year-old girl named Stacy. She lives in the forest with a pack of arctic wolves. The wolves took her into their circle when Stacy woke up one day in the forest
Intermediate Juvenile Fiction-Book: (Grade Level 3-7) (Age 8-12)If you love the StacyPlays Dogcraft YouTube series, you are going to love Wild Rescuers: Guardians of the Taiga. This is the first book in the series Wild Rescuers by StacyPlays. The story takes place in a biome (a world in Minecraft). The female heroine of the story is a 12-year-old girl named Stacy. She lives in the forest with a pack of arctic wolves. The wolves took her into their circle when Stacy woke up one day in the forest with no memory. Stacy looks out for the wolves and the wolves lookout for Stacy. Stacy and the wolves' world are being threatened. They are being threatened by the humans that want to develop a luxury resort in their home. Stacy and her wolf family set out on an adventure to try to save the animals and the forest from the humans.
This would be an excellent book for a child that may be a reluctant reader but loves the Minecraft world. This book will not only take the child on an adventure, but it will also introduce new vocabulary that may be new to them, and the book provides a glossary to help explain the new words to the reader. This book also includes a lot of information about nature and how ecosystems work. I would recommend this book to any boy or girl that loves Minecraft and animals. This is a great book to help our young readers build their literacy skills.
1.If you found yourself in the middle of the forest with no memory and surrounded by a pack of arctic wolves, how do you think you would react? Do you think you could live in the forest with no technology and no human contact?
2.We know Stacy and her wolves are not a typical family, but how does their family dynamic compare to your family? What are some of the differences? Do the wolves, and Stacy communicate better than you and your family?
3.What new word did you learn, and what does that word mean?
4.Lastly, if you could write a fantasy novel about you and your pets, what type of adventures would you go on?
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You really have to suspend your disbelief where the wolves are concerned. I wouldn't call this outright fantasy, but there is a definite fantastic angle to the story which I liked. The story kind of reminds me of a modern-day The Jungle Book.
Guardians of the Taiga touches upon global is
I wanted to read this book because it featured a girl "literally" raised by wolves (my spirit animals). She and her pack live peacefully together in the taiga forest where occasionally they rescue other wild life.You really have to suspend your disbelief where the wolves are concerned. I wouldn't call this outright fantasy, but there is a definite fantastic angle to the story which I liked. The story kind of reminds me of a modern-day The Jungle Book.
Guardians of the Taiga touches upon global issues of how deforestation, illegal hunting for sport, and negligently misplaced garbage affect wildlife and the environment. Stacy, the human MC, is a kind and brave girl. She loves her pack just as much as she loves the animals in the forest. She fully understands the circle of life that takes place in the wild. She really dislikes what humans have started to do to the land surrounding the taiga and how campers leave a lot of trash behind. This allusion to real-world problems really adds to the story.
I loved the illustrations included in each chapter. I loved the wolf pack and all the additional animals they encounter. You also get to learn about the taiga as a biome. The climax of the story was sad but epic.
I can't wait to read book 2. I wonder if the unanswered questions of book 1 will be answered in book 2.
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As I started up the audiobook to this one, I skimmed through some of the GR reviews. That two negative reviews are right at the top felt ominous, and I'm happy I read them because this book would've driven me crazy. Apparently it's not so much a book as it is a Minecraft fanfic (which bills itself as "Minecraft-inspired", which does not at all sufficiently warn the reader that the whole story will be based on Minecraft logic), and I
(This is not really a review. It's a note-to-self, essentially.)As I started up the audiobook to this one, I skimmed through some of the GR reviews. That two negative reviews are right at the top felt ominous, and I'm happy I read them because this book would've driven me crazy. Apparently it's not so much a book as it is a Minecraft fanfic (which bills itself as "Minecraft-inspired", which does not at all sufficiently warn the reader that the whole story will be based on Minecraft logic), and I'm not at all interested in that. Worse yet, those negative reviews have been inundated over the past few years by little children coming over from YouTube to harass the reviewers for daring to criticize their favorite "creator".
So this is me running as fast as I can in the opposite direction, desperate to avoid two of my least favorite things: Internet drama and children.
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My son really enjoyed the book, sympathizing with the 'wildlife warrior' narrative. I found the quality of the writing to be surprisingly good.
A note regarding the audiobook: Our library also purchased the audiobook which is narrated by the author. Unfortunately, like a lot of author read audiobooks, i
My son is a big fan of the author's Youtube channel, StacyPlays, so when I became aware that she had written a kid's book I made a purchase request to our local library which they fulfilled (yay!).My son really enjoyed the book, sympathizing with the 'wildlife warrior' narrative. I found the quality of the writing to be surprisingly good.
A note regarding the audiobook: Our library also purchased the audiobook which is narrated by the author. Unfortunately, like a lot of author read audiobooks, it isn't very good. I don't think the author has had any narration training. Several times it was quiet jarring as she didn't adequately pause for commas, had no intonation, and (like myself) is quiet monotone in her delivery.
Whilst I recommend the book, I do not recommend the audiobook.
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It doesn't deserve only a four star but a four stars and a half.
It was an easy read but most complex vocab to help kids develop their vocabulary. This book was full of learning experiences that I learned through the book.
Even though this book doesn't contain all media I liked in a book but keep me at the edge of
It was an outstanding book I've ever read. It keep my head up and my voice out. Laughing at the Easter eggs in this books from her dogcraft series, Harry Potter, and the outside world.It doesn't deserve only a four star but a four stars and a half.
It was an easy read but most complex vocab to help kids develop their vocabulary. This book was full of learning experiences that I learned through the book.
Even though this book doesn't contain all media I liked in a book but keep me at the edge of my seat.
Wild Rescuers does make since to be a book for young children. It's a fun educational book that will just teach children so much.
Saying it again. Amazing book.
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Overall it was lite, easy reading, not bad, I can understand where fans of the videos would be drawn to this book and probable series. I read the book over two days, it held my interest. I think it is a good first effort by the author and am sure my daughter will continue with the series if it continues. T
I am well above the target demographic age-wise, but my daughter loves the YouTube videos of the author, so we purchased the book. I read it so my daughter and I could have a family book club.Overall it was lite, easy reading, not bad, I can understand where fans of the videos would be drawn to this book and probable series. I read the book over two days, it held my interest. I think it is a good first effort by the author and am sure my daughter will continue with the series if it continues. The book is not something I would purchase and read on my own, but will for family book club.
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This version follows a young girl named Stacy who was raised by this pack of wolves and together they go on rescue missions to save the other forest animals when they're in danger. A rival pack of wolves creates some problems when they begin attacking the surrounding villages animals.
It was an adorable, quick read and I really loved the
This story was cute. I'm very, very behind on Dogcraft but luckily I remember the wolves from the episodes I have seen so I remembered certain things about them.This version follows a young girl named Stacy who was raised by this pack of wolves and together they go on rescue missions to save the other forest animals when they're in danger. A rival pack of wolves creates some problems when they begin attacking the surrounding villages animals.
It was an adorable, quick read and I really loved the illustrations that are throughout the book. I'm interested to see where the story goes after that ending. What will happen to Stacy and her pack?
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