"The Wolfling: A Documentary Novel of the Eighteen-Seventies" by John Schoenherr tells the story of a young boy raised in the wild, believed to be the offspring of wolves. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, the narrative blends fictional elements with historical context, highlighting themes of nature versus nurture, humanity, and the clash between civilization and the wild. As the boy navigates the complexities of socialization and identity, the book explores his struggles to adapt to a world that both fascinates and frightens him, prompting readers to reflect on what it means to be truly human. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 223 pages in this book.

It is a novel.

This book was published in 1992 by Perfection Learning .

Sterling North wrote several children's books, including Rascal which later became a Disney film. North died in 1974.