WolfWalkers – Hill Nadell Literary Agency

Adapted by Samuel Sattin
Based on the film by Tomm Moore & Ross Stewart
WolfWalkers: The Graphic Novel
(Little, Brown for Young Readers, December 2020)

An enchanting graphic novel about a feud, a friendship, and two girls forever changed. Based on the beautifully hand-crafted animated adventure, WolfWalkers, this graphic novel features an introduction and exclusive original art from film cocreator Tomm Moore and co-Art Director Maria Pareja. Watch the stunning film coming to Apple TV+.

On the orders of the Lord Protector Cromwell, Robyn Goodfellowe and her father come to Kilkenny, Ireland, to wipe out the last of the wolves, deemed dangerous beasts, that live in the neighboring forest. Robyn, unable to hunt with her father and sick of being confined within the city walls, decides to sneak out, only to get caught.

She’s saved by Mebh, a wild girl who lives among the wolves. Mebh and her mother are leading the pack somewhere far away from Kilkenny and the “townies” who threaten them. Mebh introduces Robyn to her way of life, and the two quickly bond over the freedoms of the forest.

Robyn soon discovers WolfWalkers, people who can communicate with and turn into wolves. After learning that they aren’t to be feared, Robyn decides she must protect Mebh and her pack. But as the lives of the townies and the wolves collide, Robyn’s relationship with her father comes to a head when she’s transformed into the very thing he is tasked to destroy.

This graphic novel makes a great gift for readers of all ages and includes a special introduction, written and illustrated by film co-creator, Tomm Moore, and co-Art Director, Maria Pareja.

WolfWalkers is created by Cartoon Saloon, the award-winning Irish studio behind some of the industry’s most renowned animated films including Song of the Sea and The Secret of Kells.

Praise for WolfWalkers

“A sweet and compelling friendship story… Sattin’s adaptation is a visual delight.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“A visually dazzling, richly imaginative, emotionally resonant production….”
—The Hollywood Reporter

“Kids need movies like this that respect their intelligence, center strong female characters and question policies of blind obedience…. [Moore] brings everything together…leaving audiences with another stunning artwork for the ages.”
—Variety

“[E]asily the best animated film of the year…a stirring masterwork, as stunningly gorgeous as it’s philosophically profound.”
—The Playlist

“Every aspect of WolfWalkers is thoughtfully, beautifully rendered, and the story is full of twists that keep things unpredictable until the finale. It’s one of the most impressive films of the year, and the best animated film of 2020 thus far.”
—Polygon

“Far and away the best animated film of the year so far (one worthy of such hosannas no matter how limited the competition has been), this heartfelt tale of love and loss is the most visually enchanting feature its studio has made thus far, as well as the most poignant.”
–David Ehrlich, IndieWire

“It is the type of stirring entertainment that delivers both the thrill of the moment and the kind of sophisticated ideas that can lead to discussion and even debate long after viewing.”
–Los Angeles Times

“WolfWalkers deserves a new level of praise for the way it takes previous Cartoon Saloon themes (such as the porous relationship between man and nature) to new heights of artistry.”
–Entertainment Weekly

“A vibrant expressive fantasy, magical and unyoked to realism without pulling any punches about the destructive folly of manifest destiny.”
–AV Club

“Thematically rich and visually arresting, WolfWalkers is an enchanting adventure into the very heart of nature, helmed by a classic, robust narrative that tugs at the heartstrings.”
–ScreenRant

“So many strands, and when the full tapestry is unfurled, its captivating, beautiful, thrilling, and entrancing patterns are revealed. WolfWalkers stands proud as a new classic.”
–The Austin Chronicle

“Textured in ways that family entertainment is rarely allowed to be and even more visually ambitious than the other Cartoon Saloon films, this is a special movie.”
–RogerEbert.com

“The many lessons that WolfWalkers has to share, whether they’re about the relationships between children and parents or between people and nature, are ones you can never be too old to learn.”
–The Wrap

“Just like Moore’s previous films The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea, a consistently mesmerizing Celtic flavor is imbued into the animation, music, and story.”
–The Film Stage

“Exciting, thought-provoking and visually striking, it is everything an animation can and should be for viewers young and old.”
–Cinevue

“A treat. With astonishing craft and visual storytelling that howls from the screen, Cartoon Saloon have surely secured their place in the animation hall of fame.”
–Empire

“WolfWalkers is a beautiful movie for fans of animation and families with young children. If you want to ween the little ones off Disney’s overproduced glitz and turn them on to alternative forms of animation and storytelling, WolfWalkers is a great place to start.”
–Film Threat

“A lovely, satisfying saga, WolfWalkers has the feel of an instant classic.”
–ScreenDaily

“The storyline’s edges are frayed just enough to give it the gentle distance of a tale recalled through the gauze of myth and memory.”
–Slant

Samuel Sattin is a writer and coffee addict. He is the words behind the Glint trilogy, Bezkamp, Legend, and The Silent End. His work has appeared or been featured in The Nib, The Atlantic, NPR, and elsewhere. He holds an MFA in Comics from California College of the Arts and has a creative writing MFA from Mills College. Residing in Oakland, California, he sometimes teaches at the California College of the Arts and lives with his wife/assassin and two cats.