In Nathan Hopp's young adult historical fantasy novel, The Adventures of Peter Gray , readers can discover New York City in a way they haven't seen before. Will Peter Gray ever have the family he desires so desperately? In 1899, Peter Gray, a young orphaned wolf is coming of age in the urban alleys of New York City. Peter's mischievous, happy-go-lucky attitude gets him in trouble as he divides his time between running from bullies and annoying the local baker. When he meets James Lawton, a human boy, Peter discovers what true friendship can be. Together, Peter, James, and other newspaper boy friends venture on the city's cobblestones. Soon Peter learns his Newsie friends are in a tough situation. As he watches how it unfolds for the Newsies, Peter realizes that something is missing in his life. He questions the happiness an adoptive family can bring him. Will he accept the circumstances placed in front of him, or will Peter keep running from the truth?
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