by S.J. Wills
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
2023
320 pages
ISBN: 9781665938006
"It's hard to spot the monster..."
Middle grade readers are in for a real treat: this BITING lupine story has it all!
Set in a small town aptly named Tremorglade, thirteeen-year old Sel suspects there's something up in his town where nothing ever happens...unless of course you count the night of the full moon when all teens must lock up their parents, fearing their parents will rip them to pieces because one night per month, all kids are on alert for bite risk. Since the Disruption, years before Sel was born, adults turn to werewolves on nights when there is a full moon.
When adults begin escaping their cages and spy drones start to appear, Sel and his friends decide to investigate. Just what is happening in their town and why is it that no one seems to ever leave? There's an underground conspiracy, a shady scientific company, an elderly friend who seems way too helpful, an online network that begins to feel sketchy, and too many weird circumstances that can't be explained.
The kids find themselves on the run from not only the werewolves but some much more dangerous threats. Can they escape Tremorglade before it destroys them or do they stay and fight?
Exciting and entertaining, Bite Risk will keep readers enthralled and guessing until the last pages. A quick read for even reluctant readers. this book will appeal to fans of paranormal, government conspiracies and mysteries.
Recommended grades 6 and up. No sex. Some gore.
I can see how kids would like this book, but it sounds a bit gory for me.
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