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Werewolves Don't Keep Diaries

by Suzanne Sutherland Publisher: ORCA BOOK PUBL

A birthday wish brings unexpected changes

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A birthday wish brings unexpected changes

Lou Chandra-Pine hopes becoming a huge beast will earn him more respect from his family. After his birthday wish seems to spark strange physical changes and unusual cravings, he has to reckon with what they might mean—and with his fear of being dangerous. The werewolf premise frames a story about sibling teasing, feeling misunderstood, and finding a place within a family. At 96 pages, the book is presented as a chapter book for young readers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers who enjoy stories about werewolves and other fantastical changes.
  • Children interested in family relationships, sibling teasing, and belonging.
  • Readers looking for a short chapter book.

Themes

Family and belongingSibling relationshipsSelf-understandingWishes and consequences

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Book overview

Lou Chandra-Pine is tired of being teased by his older brothers and getting lectured for what his parents call "bad choices."

When his birthday comes and all he gets is a dusty old book and a card with his name spelled wrong, Lou makes a secret wish as he blows out his birthday candles: to be a huge beast. That way, his family would treat him with more respect.

Soon afterwards, though, his body starts doing weird things--like growing hair on his feet, sprouting extra-sharp fingernails and craving foods like raw steak. Could it be his careless wish coming true? Tired of hiding all these strange changes, and worried he might actually be dangerous, Lou decides to run away. But, with the help of a surprising ally, Lou finally discovers that he belongs in his family pack after all.

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