Wolf girl 9: Sink or swim by Anh Do

Sink or Swim, is the ninth book in the popular Wolf Girl series. Once again Gwen and the pack are on the river being chased by the Hornets in a helicopter while navigating fast-flowing stormy waters. Eventually making it safely into a tunnel, they are thwarted by a grate blocking their escape and are at the mercy of the rising flood waters. Clever Pirate discovers a gap and after some trouble they manage to swim underwater through to the other side. The storm though is relentless, and they watch in horror as a tiny village is partially destroyed. Gwen and the pack help those villagers who have fallen in the water and are rewarded with food and shelter for the evening. They decide to remain and support the villagers with rebuilding the village but the deadly Hornets and Braxans arrive and take the adults away. With local village boy Jarrod, Gwen and the dogs hatch a plan to try and bring the adults back. This involves a journey to the Championship Games where the winning prize is any wish to be granted. What surprise awaits Gwen at the Games? Will she win?

This is another exciting fast-paced read that will continue to engage fans of the Wolf Girl series. Detailed illustrations by Lachlan Creagh provide a strong visual connection to the text. Book Ten will be published soon.

Kathryn Beilby