Weird Wolf by Margery Cuyler

The children’s novel, Weird Wolf, is about a red headed nine year old boy who comes from a family line of werewolves. This novel incorporated references to McDonalds, baseball and supernatural events, all items I enjoy. The main character of this novel is a young boy named Harry Walpole who discovers he has inherited his grandfather’s curse of being a werewolf. Harry hides his secret from his parents fearing rejection and looks for support from his friend Tim. During this confusing stage of his life, Harry not only finds support from his friend Tim but also from an unexpected character, Abby, a classmate crush.
I liked this novel because the author included very descriptive wording and interesting situations. For example, Harry’s cravings for McDonalds were catalysis for embarrassing moments such as streaking around his neighborhood. I also enjoyed this novel because the character Harry is always upbeat and seeks to find a solution to his werewolf problem on his own. This sends Harry on an adventure and meanwhile he makes new friends and even hits a homerun during a baseball game. This novel sends a message to children to try and make the best of each situation.
I feel as though this novel could be appropriate for children in second grade and up depending on their reading level. The detailed pictures, witty conversations between characters and an adventurous plot makes this a very enjoyable novel to read. The Weird Wolf includes everything from a competitive baseball game to moonlight madness to a romantic love story.