“Her feats are marked with colorful insults, bruising fights, crashing swords, and daring escapes. Throughout, Drest is heartened by the imaginary presence of her brothers, whose voices she hears in her head, offering battle tips and a code of conduct. . . . Action-packed at every turn, the story leaves . . . readers hungry for the continuation of the epic adventure.”

— KIRKUS REVIEWS

“The final thrilling scenes rival any video game for action. Drest is a wee lass creating her own legend, and hints at a sequel are welcome.”

— THE PLAIN DEALER

“Drest is a likable and headstrong character, and the composite of various regions in Scotland will appeal to tweens who appreciate atmospheric woodsy settings. Readers will learn, along with Drest, about feudal village life, contemporaneous attitudes toward gender, and the relationship between truth and legend.”

—SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

“If you’re looking for action, adventure, and lots of heart in a story helmed by a strong young warrior, this is an absolute must-read!!! THIS is the book I longed for when I was younger . . . an unforgettable story of family, friendship, and bravery. I loved every page!”

—SARAH GLENN MARSH, AUTHOR OF REIGN OF THE FALLEN

“Drest’s story is filled with rich historical detail while allowing Drest and the other characters to stand out in sharply rendered images. This is a superb children’s novel , perfect for fans of medieval settings.”

—GWENDOLYN BALTERA, BUTTONWOOD BOOKS AND TOYS (COHASSET, MA)

“Medieval Scotland, a quest, a strong, clever girl , an injured knight and a magical crow—what’s not to like?”

—TRISH BROWN, ONE MORE PAGE BOOKS (ARLINGTON, VA)

“From the first few pages, I felt like I was curled up in my childhood bedroom, just discovering the magic of stories. I couldn’t tear myself away from this world until I finished the final page, and long to walk along these paths and through these villages again.”

—STEPHANIE HEINZ, PRINT: A BOOKSTORE (PORTLAND, ME)

“ The Mad Wolf’s Daughter is a middle grade adventure that we will be recommending to the nines both as a read-aloud and a great gift for readers of many ages and dispositions.”

—KENNY BRECHNER, DEVANEY DOAK & GARRETT BOOKSELLERS (FARMINGTON, ME)

“Drest is the kind of chivalrous, clever, sword-wielding hero that will have readers singing Drest’s praises and helping her legend to grow. Armed with her wit, a sword much too big for a twelve-year-old-girl, and her stalwart determination, Drest sets forth on a wild and dangerous rescue attempt to save her family before it’s too late.”

—RACHAEL CONRAD, WELLESLEY BOOKS (WELLESLEY, MA)

“Action adventure set in medieval Scotland is rare, especially with such a fantastic protagonist as Drest. This story should easily appeal to any reader . . . who enjoys a good quest and some excellent sword fights.”

—REBECCA WAESCH, JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS (CINCINNATI, OH)

“This book is an exciting and compelling read, and its stubborn, honorable heroine is set to join the likes of Alanna of Trebond and Aerin of Damar.”

—LILLIAN TSCHUDI-CAMPBELL, RED BALLOON BOOKSHOP (ST. PAUL, MN) l8EoAEi+3dzwaeBtD8qFVSTd2Q8ZvsT1Ae9qKiV1eOt5Ut99LAARda0tuMH718Ho