SuitabookIngrid and the Wolf
André Alexis
- Reading
- Before reading, talk about what “belonging” and an inheritance might mean. During the story, pause when the wolf’s behaviour changes, and afterwards discuss how responsibility affects Ingrid’s choices.
- Themes
- Belonging and family identity: Ingrid loves her parents but feels that her past contains something undisclosed, prompting her to seek answers. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Inheritance and responsibility: Ingrid discovers that her unusual inheritance is a wolf and realises that she is responsible for caring for it. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Wonder and danger: Hungary is described as enchanting and gorgeous but also terrifying; the wolf is loving at times and vicious at others. The book leaves its stance open to more than one reading.
- Worth knowing
- The wolf is described as frightening and vicious as well as loving, so its behaviour may need discussion. Ingrid’s parents object to her journey, and the reason for their concern is unclear.