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Synopsis
A book in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series. Bitten by his werewolf cousin Jordy, Oz has struggled with the forces of evil that transform him to a beast three nights of each month. Those who care about him have learned to deal with his alter ego and accept him for who he is. But Oz himself isn't sure who he really is. Part human, part dangerous animal, he must constantly question his basic nature, and worries that he might, as the wolf, bring harm to his loved ones. Therefore, with great difficulty, he leaves Sunnydale and sets off on a course toward enlightenment. Giles has told him of a Watcher in the Fiji Islands who might help him to transcend the lunar pull. Oz's journeys take him from Tibet to Australia, and even to Hong Kong. Far-flung regions and exotic cultures provide new understandings of consciousness and human nature. Before long, though, he realizes that he must gain control of his inner wolf sooner rather than later -- or risk finding himself not predator, but rather, prey...
Is Oz: Into the Wild appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Buffy tie-in novel follows a werewolf character seeking control over his curse through global travel and spiritual exploration. Contains moderate fantasy violence related to werewolf transformations and the threat of becoming prey, but focuses primarily on internal struggle and self-discovery.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include self-harm, body horror, and anxiety (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will relate to Oz's journey to understand who he really is while traveling to exotic locations and learning about consciousness and human nature.