New Book, A Wolf at the Gate, Shows Rise of Leftist Children's Books

MINNEAPOLIS - Dec. 3, 2014 - PRLog -- In the wake of the Occupy Movement and Ferguson protests, more and more parents are looking for children’s literature with progressive content. A Wolf at the Gate emerges as the latest book responding to this growing need.

The Blood Wolf prows near the village of Stonebriar at night. She devours chickens and goats and cows and cats. Some say children are missing. The Blood Wolf hates humankind for destroying the forest, but an encounter with a beggar teaches her a better way to confront injustice. How will she react when those she loves are threatened?

This imaginative retelling of the legend of Saint Francis and Wolf explores what it means to be a peacemaker in the midst of violence and how to restore a healthy relationship with creation. Exploring themes like nonviolence, re-distribution of wealth, deep ecology, and civil-disobedience, A Wolf at the Gate is a book that will interest left-leaning parents of young grade school children.

Advanced Praise:

“What a cutting-edge book! This retelling of a timeless story through fresh eyes not only provides a deeper insight into its original values, it also gives the story contemporary relevance. And the illustrations are an absolutely perfect embodiment of the book’s soul.” – Innosanto Nagara, author of A is for Activist

"In a tale akin to a parable, 'A Wolf at the Gate' presents a simple story that opens up the heart and mind to the profound truths of peace, love and compassion.  A timely book for all ages."
-Jamie Arpin-Ricci, author of The Cost of Community: Jesus, St. Francis & Life in the Kingdom

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A WOLF AT THE GATE

Written by Mark Van Steenwyk

Illustrated by Joel Hedstrom

Mennonite Worker Press

On sale: March 2015 / Hard Cover / $23.49

978-0-9862-3330-2

www.awolfatthegate.com

www.markvans.info