A Wolf Called Romeo by Nick Jans

A Wolf Called Romeo by Nick Jans

From award-winning author and photographer Nick Jans, A Wolf Called Romeo is "beautifully written...a thoughtful and moving story about one of nature's most evocative animals." (Patricia B. McConnell, author of The Education of Will and The Other End of the Leash)



A Wolf Called Romeo is the true story of the exceptional black wolf who spent seven years interacting with the people and dogs of Juneau, Alaska, living on the edges of their community, engaging in an improbable, awe-inspiring interspecies dance, and bringing the wild into sharp focus.



When Romeo first appeared, author Nick Jans and the other citizens of Juneau were wary, but as Romeo began to tag along with cross-country skiers on their daily jaunts, play fetch alongside local dogs, or simply lie near Nick and nap under the sun on a quiet afternoon, Nick and the rest of Juneau came to accept Romeo, and he them. Part memoir, part moving animal narrative, part foray into the mystique, lore, science, and history of the wolf, A Wolf Called Romeo is a book no animal lover should miss.



"Jans is an exceptional storyteller -- no nature writer can top him in terms of sheer emotional force."--The New York Times



"Jans is a perfect narrator for this story. He's deeply knowledgeable about the Alaskan wilderness and he evokes its harsh beauties in powerful and poetic prose...A tingling reminder of the basic bond that occasionally spans the space between two species."--Christian Science Monitor

Nick Jans is a well-known and prolific writer from Alaska. He's written many books, including A Place Beyond, and hundreds of magazine articles, as well as contributing to many anthologies. He's also a contributing editor to Alaska Magazine and a member of USA Today's board of editorial contributors. Poetry, short fiction, literary essays, natural history, outdoor adventure, fishing, and political commentary are among his many genres. Several writing honors have been bestowed upon him, including a Rasmuson Foundation artist grant. He and his wife, Sherrie, currently reside in Juneau and travel extensively around Alaska. He returns to Ambler, the arctic Inupiaq Inuit village where he lived for 20 years and still calls home, every year.

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ISBN 13	9780544228092
ISBN 10	054422809X
Title	A Wolf Called Romeo
Author	Nick Jans
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Mariner Books
Year published	2015-03-17
Number of pages	288
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.