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Synopsis
Confined to a bed in his darkened room, sixth-grader Evan is slowly transforming into a Wuftoom--a large, worm-like creature that lives underground--but when he is offered a chance to join forces with their sworn enemies he must decide whether to give up everything he once loved.
Is Wuftoom appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A sixth-grader transforms into a worm-like creature in this unique middle grade fantasy exploring identity and belonging. Contains body horror elements related to transformation but handled age-appropriately without graphic violence.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include body horror, chronic illness, and transformation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers who love weird, creepy fantasy about a boy turning into an underground creature will be hooked by this strange transformation story.