Dharmali Patel – illustratör

Lou Chandra-Pine is tired of being teased by his older brothers and getting lectured for what his parents call "bad choices."

When his birthday comes and all he gets is a dusty old book and a card with his name spelled wrong, Lou makes a secret wish as he blows out his birthday candles: to be a huge beast. That way, his family would treat him with more respect.

Soon afterwards, though, his body starts doing weird things—like growing hair on his feet, sprouting extra-sharp fingernails and craving foods like raw steak. Could it be his careless wish coming true? Tired of hiding all these strange changes, and worried he might actually be dangerous, Lou decides to run away. But, with the help of a surprising ally, Lou finally discovers that he belongs in his family pack after all.

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★“Funny and very readable. Young readers who are drawn to silly, scary stories are going to love this sequel. A recommended purchase for young readers.” — School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review

Once Lou found out he was a werewolf, he thought things would get easier…

But his parents decided his older brothers should be the ones to train him, and of course they're up to their usual pranks. When his parents announce they're going away unexpectedly and that they're leaving his brothers in charge, Lou knows he's doomed. Especially with the extra worry of Honeybunch the vampire out there waiting for another chance to strike.

Lou's parents reassure him that there is a protection spell around the house keeping them safe. But when his brothers test his patience one too many times, and the charm gets shattered (along with their living room window), the Honeybunch showdown is unavoidable. Using his bravery and smarts, and taking inspiration from his older brothers’ pranks, Lou realizes he might have exactly what he needs to protect his pack.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.