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Synopsis
After sneaking out against her mother's wishes, Artie Irvin spots a massive wolf―then watches it don a bathrobe and transform into her mom. Thrilled to discover she comes from a line of werewolves, Artie asks her mom to share everything―including the story of Artie's late father. Her mom reluctantly agrees. And to help Artie figure out her own wolflike abilities, her mom recruits some old family friends. Artie thrives in her new community and even develops a crush on her new friend Maya. But as she learns the history of werewolves and her own parents' past, she'll find that wolves aren't the scariest thing in the woods―vampires are.
Is Artie and the Wolf Moon appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A heartwarming coming-of-age story about a girl discovering her werewolf heritage with very mild supernatural peril from vampires. Features a sweet same-sex crush and themes of self-acceptance.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent.
Who'll love this
Artie's discovery that she's a werewolf leads to exciting new friendships, cool powers, and her first crush.