When I was a Wolf by Liz Flanagan

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.

llustrated by:Nikola Aranova
Format:Paperback / softback 64 pages, 16 b/w, illus
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:Barrington Stoke Ltd
ISBN:9780008800772
Published:2 Jul 2026
Classifications:Interest age: from c 7 years, For reluctant readers (children), General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Romance & relationships stories (Children's / Teenage), Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Animal stories (Children's / Teenage)
Weight:120g