Story Overview

This story covers a black baby born in the south in the early 1950s. Having been partially nursed by a wolf, he learns to communicate with all animals and birds.

Journey and Adventures

Forced to leave his home at the age of twelve due to racism, he walks, with the help of his animal friends, to Philadelphia. Along the way, he rescues a girl from an attempted rape and has other adventures. He also discovers a gold mine.

Themes

The remainder of the novel covers his attempts to right the wrongs that are being done to other blacks.