Firstborn, by Tor Seidler
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A young wolf seeks the bravery to be himself in this “rich take on the wild that quickens the pulse and fills the heart” (Kirkus Reviews), from the author of National Book Award Finalist Mean Margaret and The Wainscott Weasel.Wolves. Predators of the wild. Stalkers of the forests. Born into rankings and expected to live up to their roles. Blue Boy, the alpha male of his pack, is the largest wolf many have ever seen, and his dream is to have a firstborn son who will take after him in every way. But Lamar is not turning out the way his father hoped. Lamar likes to watch butterflies. He worries if his younger siblings fall behind in the hunt. He has little interest in peacocking in front of other clans. Blue Boy grows increasingly dismayed at Lamar’s lack of wolf instincts, and then Lamar does the intolerable: he becomes attracted to a coyote. While the other infractions can be begrudgingly tolerated, this one cannot, and the unity of the pack is in jeopardy. Lamar wants to make his family happy, but is doing what is expected of him worth losing the only true friend he’s ever had? Full of bite and beauty that will make you think of White Fang, then Ferdinand, this story cuts to the heart of what’s most important: being true to yourself, and being true to others.
Firstborn, by Tor Seidler- Amazon Sales Rank: #644526 in Books
- Brand: Seidler, Tor
- Published on: 2015-03-03
- Released on: 2015-03-03
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.00" h x 1.00" w x 6.00" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 240 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 4–6—Maggie the Magpie has a great deal to learn about the world. During her first few weeks of life, Maggie experiences prejudice and stereotypes as she meets other varieties of birds and mammals. But in the midst of finding her way, she also meets a crow named Jackson. Although less than tolerant in the beginning, Jackson warms up to Maggie's presence and begins to teach her the ways of humans, other animals, and most importantly, how to stay alive. When Jackson is shot by a human, Maggie feels she has lost her best friend and mentor. In the next few weeks she happens upon a solitary alpha male wolf named Blue Boy. Blue Boy has also lost his own family and is trying to find his way. This unlikely pair set out together looking for solid ground and they find it in small pack, which Blue Boy joins and eventually leads. The wolf settles down and starts a new family of his own while still maintaining a relationship with the lonely magpie. Blue Boy's firstborn pup, Lamar, challenges social norms by not being the alpha male that his father wants him to be. Lamar is torn between what his pack expects of him and where his heart wants to lead him. Will their relationship become so strained that it will be destroyed forever? Seidler has done superb research on animal behavior, which is evident throughout the entirety of the novel. A great addition to any upper elementary or middle school collection, this is ideal for opening conversation with young students regarding racial prejudice and societal stereotypes.—Katy Charles, Virgil Elementary School, Cortland, NY
Review "A rich tale of the wild that quickens the pulse and fills the heart." (Kirkus Reviews)
About the Author Tor Seidler is the critically acclaimed and bestselling author of more than a dozen children’s books, including Firstborn, The Wainscott Weasel, A Rat’s Tale, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Gully’s Travels, and most notably Mean Margaret, which was a National Book Award Finalist. He lives in New York, New York.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Life Lessons Taught by a Magpie and Her Wolf Pack ... By delicateflower152 From the moment she emerges from her egg and begins narrating “Firstborn”, Maggie the Magpie – her parents lacked imagination when it came to naming their children- displays a curiosity about her surroundings and the lives of others. Through her voice, Tor Seidler gives readers an engaging, informative story. This novel combines natural history, environmental and ecological concerns, and life lessons that are as applicable to the reader as they were to the animal characters.The first thirty pages of “Firstborn” may deceive the reader who chooses the novel thinking it is the story about the wolves of Yellowstone. In that portion of the novel, Tor Seidler’s focus is on Maggie, her growing friendship with the crow Jackson who perches atop the barn’s weather vane, and her disillusionment with living the “normal” life of a magpie. Jackson tells Maggie “…it’s hard to be different and the same at once … You generally have to opt for one …” Abandoning her mate the scavenging, junk-collecting Dan, Maggie joins the mountain bluebird Trilby on a “little trip” to Butte. Returning to the ranch, Maggie learns Jackson was shot and died. Almost eaten by a prowling fox, Maggie is saved by a wolf that she later learns has been relocated from Canada and is named Blue Boy. It is at this point in the novel that Tor Seidler begins focusing on the wolves. As Maggie continues narrating “Firstborn”, she provides - in addition to the ecological and environmental information - philosophical and moral insights into the wolves’ actions and characters.Tor Seidler’s writing demonstrates his knowledge of and love for Yellowstone, the environment, and the balance of nature that is critical for all readers and for our world. Through his appealing narrator, Maggie, and the wolf pack she joins, he allows readers to visualize the challenges facing endangered wildlife and fosters a sympathetic response to the situation. Descriptive passages transport the reader, along with Maggie and the pack, into the wilderness and allow the reader to experience, vicariously, the beauty of the surroundings.Targeted at the 8 – 12 year old readers, “Firstborn” had several things that may cause parents/grandparents to want to preview the novel prior to giving it to readers younger than 10-years of age. The descriptions of violence and carrion, as well as Maggie’s romantic obsession with Trilby and her abandonment of her family may upset sensitive readers. However, the language and issues Tor Seidler raises throughout “Firstborn” are appropriate for the target audience and impart valuable lessons about honesty, friendship, accepting the differences of others, and loyalty.“Firstborn” is a wonderful novel that will charm you from the moment Maggie begins the story. The story flows smoothly and does not have the didactic tone than other novels addressing ecological and environmental issues demonstrate. The characters display many admirable personal traits; those that fail do not often reap the consequences of their moral and ethical lapses. “Firstborn” provides some good lessons in friendship, loyalty, ethics, and morality.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Beastly Animals Reveal Deep Human Emotion in FIRSTBORN By KidsReads When I was younger, my imagination was completely captivated by wolves. I remember reading Jean Craighead George's JULIE OF THE WOLVES and, later, NEVER CRY WOLF by Farley Mowat, marveling at the power and mystery of these elusive creatures. Now, in FIRSTBORN, Tor Seidler brings wolves to life for a whole new generation.Seidler, who evidently was introduced to Yellowstone's wolves by Jean Craighead George himself, is no stranger to writing about animals in previous books such as A RAT'S TALE and GULLY'S TRAVELS. In FIRSTBORN, he makes the surprising choice to narrate his story not from the point of view of one of the wolves, but from that of Maggie, an adventure-loving magpie who's almost as embarrassed of her species' reputation as "empty-headed chatterboxes" as she is of her name (Maggie the magpie? Really?). When Maggie's first and only real friend, a sardonic crow, falls victim to a trigger-happy farm boy, she follows a fetching bluebird beyond the confines of the farm --- and toward a whole new adventure.Maggie makes a surprising alliance with a wolf named Blue Boy who has been recently brought from Canada to Montana as part of the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone Park. The two soon find that their friendship can be mutually beneficial --- Maggie can help Blue Boy spot prey and can later benefit from the remains of the creatures Blue Boy kills. But when Blue Boy mates and fathers a cub, Lamar, who seems more interested in asking a million questions than in learning to be an alpha male, everyone's definition of what it means to be a firstborn wolf son is called into question. Lamar, whose unbridled curiosity leads him into an unorthodox (and unapproved) friendship with a coyote, constantly stretches the boundaries of what's expected of him. And Maggie, who is both an observer of and a participant in the action, consistently casts her mind back to the lessons of that wise old crow as she figures out how to fit into this new sort of family.Seidler strikes just the right balance here --- he has clearly done his research into the behavior of wolves and other animals. Such details shine through all elements of the narrative, which doesn't pull any punches when it comes to depicting "nature red in tooth and claw." But at the same time, his convincingly beastly animals are also deeply human in their emotions and motivations, enough to arouse readers' sympathies and elicit their own feelings. And there are plenty of human issues to extrapolate here: issues of acceptance (of self and others), of friendships across differences and of tolerance of others' choices. Rich as they are in their potential for discussion, none of these lessons detract from Seidler's absorbing story of animals and nature.Reviewed by Norah Piehl
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Fable of a wise magpie and a noble wolf. By Miss Barbara Maggie the magpie narrates this story of her bold, adventurous journey with Blue Boy. Blue Boy is a Canadian wolf who was part of a relocation program that has been successful in introducing the native wolves back into Yellowstone. Unfortunately, he wants to return to his old hunting grounds and the pack he was torn from. Maggie, too, is not content with her Montana home and after Blue Boy saves her from the jaws of a fox she decides to join him. This is the perfect relationship. Maggie can fly high above the countryside and scout for prey; Blue Boy can then down and eat the quarry leaving the discards for Maggie to feed upon.As time passes the bond between the two animals is forged. Maggie shares in the trials, tribulations as well as the joy as Blue Boy is wounded by ranchers; upset upon finding his old pack, returns to Yellowstone and sires a new life and pups there.Maggie is a gifted storyteller and the book has maps of Yellowstone and the Northwestern States & Canada that allow the reader to follow along on the journey. You will love the secondary characters that include Maggie's first friend Jackson the crow whose words of wisdom carry Maggie through difficult times and Blue Boy's son Lamar who makes choices that test his father's love.This is truly a fable worthy of Aesop. The reader learns of love, courage, integrity, devotion and the bonds of friendship as seen through the eyes of a wise magpie and a noble wolf.
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