"Atmospheric and action-packed, this pacey illustrated novel follows four friends on a thrilling, gothic adventure as they battle the supernatural, shadowy organisations, suspicions, betrayals, and their own demons."
Twins Jax and Jovi live in the town of Moonhaven, where a monthly curfew is enforced on every full moon night to keep the population safe from the threat of a werewolf attack – but are things really as they seem?
This atmospheric and action-packed illustrated novel, with plenty of twists and just the right level of ‘spook’, is the perfect entry into the horror genre for young readers, and a thoroughly modern take on the legend of the werewolf. The twins and their friends Esau and Fourth form a wonderfully relatable central cast, each with their own strengths and human flaws as they contend with missing parents, shadowy organisations, suspicious, secrets, and the supernatural!
Very short chapters of around 2-4 pages each, and sections named for notable full moons in the annual calendar – the Strawberry Moon, the Harvest Moon, and so forth – contribute to a brilliantly pacey narrative, perfect for readers in Key Stage Two who are building their reading confidence. Biddulph’s bold black-and-white illustrations appear throughout, establishing character, setting, and particularly atmosphere, with great use of gothic silhouettes and shadows. There is also plenty of rich discussion to be had around such themes as rebellion, propaganda, questioning the status quo, and the use of fear as a means of control.
Stay tuned for the cinematic climax, and a final twist which leaves things wide open for a sequel and a return to the world of Moonhaven.
The legend of the werewolf reimagined in this thrilling, spine-tingling adventure by superstar author/illustrator Rob Biddulph. Perfect for children of 8-12, this hardback is packed with more than 100 spectacular black-and-white illustrations by the author.
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The legend of the werewolf reimagined in this thrilling, spine-tingling adventure by superstar author/illustrator Rob Biddulph. Perfect for children of 8-12, this hardback is packed with more than 100 spectacular black-and-white illustrations by the author.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Moonhaven Chronicles: The Last Wolf and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Moonhaven Chronicles: The Last Wolf features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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The Moonhaven Chronicles: The Last Wolf was written by Rob Biddulph and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
The Moonhaven Chronicles: The Last Wolf has 257 pages
Yes it is part of The Moonhaven Chronicles series
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