About this item
Highlights
- "A heartfelt, magical family drama you can really sink your teeth into.
- 11-12 Years
- 8.9" x 5.9" Paperback
- 256 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels
Description
About the Book
A supernatural graphic novel about community and coming of age. Rising-star artist Olivia Stephens has created a truly original werewolf story.
Book Synopsis
"A heartfelt, magical family drama you can really sink your teeth into." --Nilah Magruder, M.F.K.
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.
"A breath of fresh air. . . . Full of robust characters, dynamic panels, and immersive landscapes, this coming-of-age story of family and the supernatural is one any reader will have a hard time putting down."--Shannon Wright, Twins
"A book of cycles--love, loss, reunion, redemption. Readers will thoroughly enjoy getting lost in the beautifully rendered forests."--Wendy Xu, Mooncakes
"A love letter to the power of family to help you grow, heal, and find yourself. . . . As rich and immersive as a big family dinner."--Melanie Gillman, Stage Dreams
"An absolutely gorgeous, thrilling read."--Blue Delliquanti, O Human Star
"Heartbreaking and heart mending."--Priya Huq, Piece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin's Hijab
Review Quotes
"[P]anels are expertly used to create tension in dramatic moments and excitement that showcases the joyous ones. Readers looking for a story of discovery and healing wrapped in the paranormal will hit the jackpot. A stirring, eye-catching portrayal of growth."--Kirkus Reviews
-- (7/15/2021 12:00:00 AM)"A wonderful tale of friendship, family, and forgiveness."--Booklist
-- (7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)"Fans of graphic novels, realistic fiction, and the paranormal will all find something to enjoy in this book."--School Library Journal
-- (9/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)"This vibrant, fast-paced werewolf tale rejuvenates the genre with themes of Black family, community, and history, offering accessible dialogue and reimagining the folklore of werewolves with a striking premise that has a tremendous payoff."--starred, Publishers Weekly
-- (10/18/2021 12:00:00 AM)