★ 本书好评 ★ ‘Has all the makings of a modern classic with its exhilarating mix of ancient fable and contemporary issues. … Not since Watership Down have animal dynamics felt so true and the political undertones so live. … I predict howls of approval — and prizes.’ – The Times ‘As in George Orwell’s “Animal Farm,” the dynamics of oppression and resistance that play out between animals mirror those between humans.’ – The New York Times ‘Gripping and profound.’ – The New Statesman ‘Sober, stirring fantasy.’ The Wall Street Journal ‘One of the most extraordinary children’s books I’ve ever read.’ – Anthony McGowan, author of I am the Minotaur ‘Wolfstongue is fabulous.’ – Piers Torday, author of The Wild Before ‘An unforgettable fable. Raw, devastating and brilliantly written.’ – Lucy Strange, author of The Ghost of Gosswater ‘A fiercely gentle tale, heartwarming and brave.’ – Myra Zepf, Winner KPMG/CBI Children’s Book of the Year 2020 ‘An edge-of-the-seat adventure.’ – Meg Rosoff, author of The Great Godden ‘An intelligent and powerful story about words and language and what it means to have a voice. The illustrations by Anna Tromop are stunning too!’ – A. M. Howell, author of The House of One Hundred Clocks ‘An absolute delight. Warm and thoughtful, full of insight.’ – Kelly McCaughrain, author of Flying Tips for Flightless Birds, Children’s Books Ireland Book of the Year 2019
‘Wolfstongue has classic written all over it.’ – Patricia Forde, author of The Wordsmith
‘Wolfstongue is a hugely original tale with classic influences and infrastructure.’ – The Irish Times
‘A stunning book.’ – The Irish Independent
‘Thompson is a superb writer. There is a dreamlike quality to his prose.’ – Philip Womack, Literary Review
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