1. Two groups of humans try to shoot the wolves in this book, and both are driven away. We get the definite impression that, although these men may be scared and incapable of thinking clearly, they are not good people either. Yet the wolves similarly kill deer and dogs and a cow without any qualms. Is there a moral difference between the two kinds of killing? Why or why not?

2. Do you think the book paints too grim a picture of what would happen after a nuclear war? Too hopeful a picture? Are there other threats in our world that could similarly destroy the climate and the balance of nature? Discuss what you know about any of them.

3. What do you think would have happened to the wolves and people if Wolf of Shadows had not fought for the right to lead the pack? Can...