Wolf Hollow
by: Lauren Wolk Growing up in the shadows cast by two world wars, Annabelle has lived a mostly quiet, steady life in her small Pennsylvania town. Until the day new student Betty Glengarry walks into her class. Betty quickly reveals herself to be cruel and manipulative, and while her bullying seems isolated at first, things quickly escalate, and reclusive World War I veteran Toby becomes a target of her attacks. While others have always seen Toby’s strangeness, Annabelle knows only kindness. She will soon need to find the courage to stand as a lone voice of justice as tensions mount. Brilliantly crafted, Wolf Hollow is a haunting tale of America at a crossroads and a time when one girl’s resilience, strength, and compassion help to illuminate the darkest corners of our history. |
1. Veterans-Discuss what a veteran is. How have things changed or not changed for veterans since Toby served in WWI?
2. Pretend you are Annabelle. How would you have reacted to Betty’s bullying? To the accusation against Toby? Would you have protected Toby or gone to an adult? Why or why not?
3. Create a Quote Quilt. Fold your paper in half once, then fold it again. You should now have a paper with 4 rectangles on it. In each
section, write an important quote from the novel. On the back, explain the importance of the quotes you have chosen.
2. Pretend you are Annabelle. How would you have reacted to Betty’s bullying? To the accusation against Toby? Would you have protected Toby or gone to an adult? Why or why not?
3. Create a Quote Quilt. Fold your paper in half once, then fold it again. You should now have a paper with 4 rectangles on it. In each
section, write an important quote from the novel. On the back, explain the importance of the quotes you have chosen.