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Wolfborn

Sue Bursztynski (2010)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10+
Goodreads3.38

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Heroine archetypes

Witch / Mage

Synopsis

Etienne, son of a lord in the kingdom of Armorique, goes to train as a knight with Geraint of Lucanne. Geraint is brave and kind, a good teacher and master - but he has a secret that he has kept from his family. He is bisclavret, a born werewolf. When Geraint is betrayed, Etienne must ally with the local wise-woman and her daughter, themselves bisclavret, to save his lord. But time is running out. If Geraint's enemies have their way, Geraint will soon be trapped in his wolf form.

Is Wolfborn appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle-grade fantasy about a squire who must rescue his werewolf mentor from betrayal. Contains moderate fantasy peril and transformation elements but no graphic violence or mature content.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity, betrayal, and transformation/body horror.

Who'll love this

Kids who love stories about knights, werewolves, and brave heroes rescuing their mentors will enjoy this adventure with magical twists.

Tags

Historical FantasyWerewolf FictionArthurian Influence