![]() ![]() ![]() His first journey to the village alone, his first change into a wolf, and his first experience of caring about another young person are all well rendered. Also compelling is Laszlo's desire to come of age, to join his parents in making the change. Cultural, historical, and geographic details make for interesting reading. When Laszlo discovers that Muno, an orphaned Basque girl whose parents were executed as witches, has witnessed his mother's change, he worries that she won't keep the family's secret. This tale is no comedy, though, but rather a compelling, thoughtful story. ![]() That's right-Jennings spins this interesting historical yarn about a family of werewolves who make their living herding sheep. He whistles to signal his mother, who comes running, only to throw off her clothes, change into a wolf, and go romping off into the distance. School Library Journal (Janu5-0) Gr 5-8-Near the end of the 16th century, Laszlo Emberek, 13, leads a seemingly idyllic life as a poor shepherd to his family's tiny flock in the French Pyrenees-at least until a wolf appears nearby. ![]()
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