A queer tale about kid werewolves, big bad mistakes, and terrifying creatures in Natalie C. Parkers exciting middle grade debut.Little wolf, little wolf, here I come. They say that the Devouring Wolf isnt real, just an old legend, a giant creature who consumes the magic inside young werewolves. The elders tell the tale to scare young pups into obedience. Its a spooky campfire story for fledging wolves. Or is it? Its the eve of the first full moon of summer, and twelve-year-old Riley Callahan is ready. This is the year she will finally turn into a wolf. She has to-no one transforms after twelve. Nothing can ruin her mood- not her little brother Milos teasing, not mama Ns smothering, and not even her other mom Cs absence from their packs ceremony. But then the unthinkable happens-something that violates every rule of wolf magic- Riley doesnt shift. Along with the four other kids who somehow didnt transform, Riley is left with questions that even the pack leaders dont have answers to. And to make matters far worse, it appears something was awoken in the woods that same night. A creature with an insatiable hunger . . . has the Devouring Wolf been awakened?
P>Review An Amazon Best Book of the Month!"Every reader will be desperate to find their pack after sinking their teeth into Natalie C. Parkers The Devouring Wolf. Brimming with unique magic and an abundance of heart, this enchanting tale is not to be missed. A classic in the making."-- Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Marvellers"From first page to last, The Devouring Wolf shines with friendship and found family, humor and heart, laughter and love. Ive been waiting all my life for an adventure like this!" --Adib Khorram, Award-winning author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "An easily devoured, chilling, and suspenseful adventure." --Kirkus Reviews "This book utterly devoured me. Its exactly the kind of story I needed when I was younger. Rileys tale of longing, acceptance, and community is thrilling, mysterious, and just as much heartbreaking as it is healing. Dont miss this!" --Mark Oshiro, author of The Insiders "A compulsively-readable, big-hearted story that assures us that there is a path to surviving when the monsters come--find your magic, build your pack, and embrace your inner wolf." --Anne Ursu, author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy "A fast-paced, action-packed fantasy with memorable characters who conjure up their strongest magic and greatest power only when they work together." --Laura Ruby, Two-Time National Book Award Finalist and author of the YORK trilogy "A perfect read for every kid and every kid at heart whos ever felt like they werent enough. This story of family in all its many forms is as deliciously fun to read as it is deeply relevant." --Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Sweet Pea About the Author: Natalie C. Parker is the author and editor of several books for young adults, among them the acclaimed Seafire trilogy. Her work has been included on the NPR Best Books list, the Indie Next List, the TAYSHAS Reading List, and Junior Library Guild selections. Natalie grew up in a Navy family, finding home in coastal cities from Virginia to Japan. Now she lives with her wife on the Kansas prairie. Find her at nataliecparker.- We ship across Australia, including major cities like: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Newcastle and the Gold Coast