The Wolf and the Shield (Friends with the Saints) - Softcover

Join 11-year-old Kieran as he cares for an orphaned wolf pup and searches for a shield strong enough to protect everything--and everyone--he loves. Exciting, fast-paced, and well researched, this historical fiction novel explores what sharing friendship with a saint might resemble, showing Saint Patrick as approachable and understanding of the challenges faced by a young boy in fifth-century Ireland. An excellent way to help children understand our relationship with the saints. Ideal for ages 7-10.

Sherry Weaver Smith became Catholic after working alongside Salesian Sisters who were dedicated to helping homeless and working children in Manila, the Philippines. Married to Michael, Sherry wrote her first poems and children's fiction for her daughter, Laura. Her haiku collection, Land Shapes, has been published by Richer Resources Publications. Sherry has also worked in various product management and grant-writing positions for healthcare companies and nonprofit organizations. She received her bachelor's degree from Duke University in math and East Asian studies, and a master's in politics from the University of Oxford, England. The Wolf and the Shield is Sherry's first adventure with Pauline Kids.