Wolves, Boys, and Other Things That Might Kill Me

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the wilderness with this captivating novel that will leave you questioning the boundaries of society and the power of change.

“Beautifully written and thought-provoking, this well-rounded novel will appeal to girls, some boys, and conservationists of all stripes.”—School Library Journal

“Chandler’s feisty protagonist is fun to follow, as she not-so-carefully navigates the wolf lover/hater maelstrom and her relationships with Virgil and her father.”—The Horn Book

She may be in over her head, but she’s finally following her heart.

It’s KJ’s junior year in the small town of West End, Montana, and whether she likes it or not, things are different. Over the summer, she turned from the blah daughter of a hunting and fishing guide into a noticeably cuter version of the outdoor loner. Normally, KJ wouldn’t care less, but then she meets Virgil, whose mom is studying the controversial wolf packs in nearby Yellowstone Park. And from the moment Virgil casts a glance at her, KJ is charmed.

Soon, both KJ and Virgil are spending a lot of their time watching the wolves (and each other), and KJ begins to see herself and her town in a whole new light.