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The Boy Who Howled (2010)

by Timothy Power(Favorite Author)

3.75 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1599905094 (ISBN13: 9781599905099)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Bloomsbury USA Childrens

review 1: Ugh. Total about-face on this one. Through the first half dozen chapters or so, I really liked it - it kept me very engaged. Then, it got old. Fast. The writing is awful in a variety of ways, e.g., the dialogue is off-kilter and it tries too hard to capture modern sensibilities. The humor is tired and/or just not funny, like Captain Underpants books. There seems to be no rhyme or reason regarding the boy's assimilation back into human society: some (often seemingly relatively difficult) things are figured out with no effort, while he stumbles over (often seemingly relatively easy) others. And, the violence throughout most of the book is jarring and often unnecessary.
review 2: The Boy Who Howled is a fabulous middle grade debut book by Timothy Power. I... moret's one that will encourage young reader, especially boys, as the main character's voice is one boys can relate to. Callum has been living with a pack of wolves in the woods for a few years now. When he was younger he ventured off from his family and became lost, only to be taking in by the wolf family. One of the humorous things about the book is Callum's interaction with the wolves and his ability to understand what they're saying. Callum has grown a lot and to keep the Alpha from killing him, as he seems him as a threat now, Callum is returned to live in the human world. This too turns out to be a humorous adventure for Callum, as he's wild, but trying to be more civilized. Callum is a fabulous character. I couldn't help but laugh out loud at some of his predicaments he finds himself in. Don't worry, this story has a happy ending. Timothy's writing is enjoyable, as it's both witty and fun, making it an engaging read for middle grade/tween readers. I highly recommend picking this book up. It's one I'm looking forward to having my son read when he's a little older. less

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