Laughing Wolf

a lovely read .., an enticing and enjoyable book for younger readers.

Telegram, The

Maes is at his best when describing Roman culture, and Felix's interactions with these great historical figures are fun.

School Library Journal

What Maes does extremely well is to challenge his readers to consider the roles that history and religion play in our lives, and to understand how vital emotion and memory actually is. Whether you’re a history buff or a sci-fi fan, these novels are entertaining and thought-provoking, and well-worth offering to tween readers.

Readingtimbits.ca

Nicholas Maes is apparently one of those rare few who can pull off the time-travel trick. His new novel for young readers Laughing Wolf, is a strikingly original, with a convincing command of both future world-building and historical recreation ... Laughing Wolf is a page-turner rooted in careful history, vivid imaginings, and strongly formed characters. It raises many discussion-worthy questions on the nature of history and liberty, on emotion versus intellect, and on the role of the state and of the individual. It's an impressive work that, though intended for kids, can be enjoyed by readers of just about any age.

Quill & Quire

[A]n enticing and enjoyable book for younger readers.

The Telegram