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adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
On the first full moon of her twelfth summer, Riley can’t wait to finally transform into a wolf for the first time, as do all werewolf children in her community by the time they’re her age. But something is wrong—even as dozens of other kids are summoned away to transform, Riley and four other peers don’t hear the call. Are they cursed, or could the problem be much more sinister? Set on the Kansas prairie, this spooky and adventurous story includes a diverse cast featuring many queer characters and will appeal to fans of a certain young wizard. The Devouring Wolf will help readers understand difficult emotions, bodily autonomy, and teamwork as they stay up past their bedtime to find out what happens next. I loved Natalie C. Parker’s magical middle grade debut!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Gaslighting
Minor: Child death and Murder