When I was a Wolf
Paperback
In this poignant tale from award-winning author Liz Flanagan, Jasmine uncovers the magic of creativity while navigating the complexities of friendship and family.
Jasmine loves wolves, her mum and her best friend, Ella. But Jasmine’s mum has fallen ill, and Ella is busy with Layla, the new girl at school. Everything has changed.
At a new art club, Jasmine learns to channel her worries and sadness into creativity, building a magnificent wolf lantern for the town parade. But when a moment of anger threatens to undo all her progress, can Jasmine find a way to control her emotions and repair her friendships?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
RRP: £7.99
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-0-00-880077-2
Interest age
7+
Reading age
7
Publication Date
02-07-2026
Format
Paperback
Pages
64 pages
Dimensions
129x198mm
Product Description
In this poignant tale from award-winning author Liz Flanagan, Jasmine uncovers the magic of creativity while navigating the complexities of friendship and family.
Jasmine loves wolves, her mum and her best friend, Ella. But Jasmine’s mum has fallen ill, and Ella is busy with Layla, the new girl at school. Everything has changed.
At a new art club, Jasmine learns to channel her worries and sadness into creativity, building a magnificent wolf lantern for the town parade. But when a moment of anger threatens to undo all her progress, can Jasmine find a way to control her emotions and repair her friendships?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
Author
Liz Flanagan, Illustrated by Nikola Aronova
Liz Flanagan is the award-winning writer of numerous books for children and young adults, includingDragon DaughterandRise of the Shadow Dragons. Her debut novel,Eden Summer, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and the first instalment of her Wildsmith series was shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards and won the UKLA Award.
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-0-00-880077-2
Reading age
7
Interest age
7+
Publication Date
02-07-2026
Format
Paperback
Pages
64 pages
Dimensions
129x198mm
Product Description
In this poignant tale from award-winning author Liz Flanagan, Jasmine uncovers the magic of creativity while navigating the complexities of friendship and family.
Jasmine loves wolves, her mum and her best friend, Ella. But Jasmine’s mum has fallen ill, and Ella is busy with Layla, the new girl at school. Everything has changed.
At a new art club, Jasmine learns to channel her worries and sadness into creativity, building a magnificent wolf lantern for the town parade. But when a moment of anger threatens to undo all her progress, can Jasmine find a way to control her emotions and repair her friendships?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
Author
Liz Flanagan, Illustrated by Nikola Aronova
Liz Flanagan is the award-winning writer of numerous books for children and young adults, includingDragon DaughterandRise of the Shadow Dragons. Her debut novel,Eden Summer, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and the first instalment of her Wildsmith series was shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards and won the UKLA Award.