The Race Is On: Wolf Girl 10
by
Anh Do
Illustrated by Lachlan Creagh
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication date: 28th November 2023
Series: Wolf Girl #10
Genre: Children's Middle Grade
Pages: 224
RRP: $16.99AU (paperback)
Source: Courtesy of the publisher
Review: The Race Is On
The Race Is On opens straight where Sink Or Swim left off. Gwen and nine other contestants are about to start a grueling cross-country challenge with the winner having a wish granted.
The Race Is On is another faced-paced story filled with half and full-page visually engaging illustrations.
I liked that this story had a bit more substance which will have readers thinking and learning in a subtle way.
The Race Is On sees the nine contestants pitted against each other through a challenging, and at times life threatening, cross country run. Gwen always shows good sportsmanship but there are others that will do anything to win. When another contestant finds themself in serious trouble Gwen cannot turn her back and stops to help. The other contestants see this and begin to work as a team. But only one can win? During the course Gwen battles with this dilemma and also the question of what her wish will be if she wins.
Gwen is a wonderful role model, considerate, forgiving and smart. The search for her parents continues as Gwen and her canine friends move on to a new adventure.
Wolf Girl is a series that needs to be read in order as it is an ongoing story and there is no backstory included.
My rating 5 / 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommended age 8 -12 years
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