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Runt, the smallest wolf cub in a litter of young wolves, longs for his place in the pack. He hopes to prove himself worthy before his father, the alpha named King, and the rest of the pack. The story follows Runt as he seeks acceptance and a new name that acknowledges his bravery and growth within the wolf community.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marion Dane Bauer
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