The Wolves of Greycoat Hall
** NEW JUNIOR FICTION NOVEL **
Written and illustrated by Lucinda Gifford
“Gifford’s book is an absolute winner, teeming with humour, whimsy and warmth.”
Francis Atkinson, Sydney Morning Herald
HARDCOVER | WALKER BOOKS | 224 PAGES | AGES 7-11
PUBLICATION DATE: 1 SEPTEMBER 2020
“This first Greycoat family adventure is a total charmer and I can’t wait to share the fun with young readers and their families.”
Morovian wolves are sophisticated, thoughtful and, above all, polite. But they do have very large appetites…
Scotland is re-introducing wolves! But Boris Greycoat and his parents aren’t planning to settle in the wild. Instead, these friendly wolves book into the exclusive Highland Hotel, from where they plan to spend the summer enjoying Scotland’s best tourist spots.
But is Scotland ready for holidaying wolves? From spooky dungeons to furious millionaires, the Greycoats’ new adventure is full of surprising discoveries.
“Exciting, imaginative and very funny, with lots of cake.” Judith Rossell, author of 'Withering by Sea’
REVIEWS FOR THE WOLVES OF GREYCOAT HALL
(FROm CUBS)
“The introduction got me to read more and more. In most books the introduction is very short but your one was the best introduction I have ever seen. I love the book sooo much it is my favourite book of all time!” – Leo (10)
“Mmmmm chocolate eclairs! When will you do another?” – Iris (6)
REVIEWS FOR THE WOLVES OF GREYCOAT HALL
(FROm grOWN-UPS)
The Wolves of Greycoat Hall swings with a breezy, impish humour that will have readers aged 7–10 turning the pages with a smile.
This first Greycoat family adventure is a total charmer and I can’t wait to share the fun with young readers and their families.
Mike Shuttleworth
readings.com.au
Author and illustrator Lucinda Gifford brings us a refreshing and humorous tale with The Wolves of Greycoat Hall, the first book in a new junior fiction series.
The Wolves of Greycoat Hall celebrates difference and looks at acceptance through a unique storyline. Full of historic castles and mystery, this book is perfect for a 7+ readership and fans of Chris Riddell’s ‘Ottoline’ series.
M H Alessandrino
Books and Publishing
The Wolves of Greycoat Hall is a delightful novel that works exquisitely as a stand-alone novel and brings wolves and Scotland to life in an imaginative and beautiful way that allows readers to immerse themselves in a world that is real and fantastical at the same time. Confident readers will enjoy this book, and the ending will leave you wanting more from the Greycoats and their adventures.
The Book Muse
ashleighmeikle.com.au
This is a delightful book with very funny illustrations that will make you think about how people are judged - by their looks or by who they are and how they act. It would make for great class discussions on perceptions. Will be enjoyed for all readers in Year 4 and up.
The Wolves of Greycoat Hall is a wild romp of a story that will leave you howling with delight. You’ll wish you were a part of the Greycoat family as they travel back to Scotland to discover their roots, tasting all the cakes and treats that they can and enjoying a fun-filled family holiday.
Zac McCallum
bestfriendsarebooks.com
There is so much to love about this book, including the eclectic townsfolk, the kind wolves, and the irrepressible son Boris, who, with his reading of the History of the Scottish Greycoats, finds a way to preserve and protect history and also teach the town that wolves may not be as scary as once thought.
Reviewed by Deborah Abela
Reading Time
