My middle grade novel Runt, about the last-born of a litter of wolf pups, is very popular with young readers who enjoy realistic stories of animals in the wild. As School Library Journal said of the book, “Bauer portrays the wolves' place in the natural world with compassion, respect, and warmth, but this is also the story of any unique individual's struggle to find his or her niche.” You can also add an extra layer of realism by encouraging readers to check out the wolf webcams from the International Wolf Center or the Wolf Conservation Center.