{"product_id":"rise-of-the-wolf","title":"Rise of the Wolf","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen a vicious beast invades his father's farm and sixteen-year-old Drew suddenly transforms into a werewolf, he runs away from his family, seeking refuge in the most out of the way parts of Lyssia, only to be captured by Lord Bergan's men and forced to battle numerous werecreatures while trying to prove that he is not the enemy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"First published in 2011 by Puffin UK\"--T.p. verso.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCurtis Jobling (www.curtisjobling.com and www.badablingthing.blogspot.com) is best known as the designer of the BAFTA-winning BBC show \"Bob the Builder.\" He is also the creator\/director\/producer of Nickelodeon's \"Curious Cow\" animated shorts and the author and illustrator of several picture books. He resides in Warrington, United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPraise for the Wereworld series: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e .\"..this will find broad appeal among lovers of adventure fantasy, especially those mourning the end of John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice.\" --\"Kirkus Reviews\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e .\"..there's enough spilled blood and shape changing here to appease the most demanding fans of either.\" --\"Booklist\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPraise for the Wereworld series: \n\u003cbr\u003e\"Rise of the Wolf\" \n\u003cbr\u003e Jobling s debut initiates a sure-to-be-long series of Wereworld tales, pure fantasy adventure with plenty of horror in the mix this will find broad appeal among lovers of adventure fantasy, especially those mourning the end of John Flanagan's Ranger s Apprentice. \"Kirkus Reviews\" \n\u003cbr\u003e [A] rousingly gory heroic fantasy there are plenty of brutal fights for action lovers, and the quest has some stirring moments. Give this series opener to fans of Flanagan s Ranger s Apprentice series. \"Booklist\" \n\u003cbr\u003e In this thrilling middle-grade debut, first in the Wereworld series, British author\/illustrator Jobling (the designer of the Bob the Builder TV series) creates a memorable new setting in which were-creatures rule a thoroughly enjoyable adventure that makes particularly inventive use of its shape-shifter elements and mythology. \"Publishers Weekly\" (starred review) \n\u003cbr\u003e Even reluctant readers should enjoy \"Wereworld\" as the first in a new series as a fantasy world it is superior to \"Eragon,\" and pure fun. \"The Times\" (London) \n\u003cbr\u003e The nail-biting pace and plot turns will keep the reader wondering exactly how Drew will resolve it all there is enough romantic heat, girl power, and vulnerable tough guys to guarantee interest from the \"Twilight\" crowd. \"BCCB\" \n\u003cbr\u003e This first book in the series hits all the bases for a fairy tale with fangs this will be a popular book, particularly for the young sword and sorcery fan contingent. \"Library Media Connections\" \n\u003cbr\u003e Assured and lively enough to captivate with its strong world building and approachable language will draw followers to the sequel like Drew to a damsel in distress. \"VOYA\" \n\u003cbr\u003e Can he write it? Yes, he can!...a good mix of the traditional pre-industrial society with shape-shifters, and looks like it could be the start of a very fun ride. Geek Dad on Wired.com \n\u003cbr\u003e\"Rage of Lions\" \n\u003cbr\u003e Give Jobling a hand for crafting a sequel that s even more lurid and action packed than the opener. \"Kirkus Reviews\" \n\u003cbr\u003e \"Game of Thrones\" for the tween set... \" School Library Journal\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\"Shadow of the Hawk\" \n\u003cbr\u003e Plotlines and were-creatures proliferate there s enough spilled blood and shape changing here to appease the most demanding fans of either. \"Booklist\"\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA swashbuckling new series for Ranger's Apprentice fans! \n\u003cbr\u003e Imagine a world ruled by Werelords - men and women who can shift at will into bears, lions, and serpents. When Drew suddenly discovers he's not only a werewolf but the long-lost heir to the murdered Wolf King's throne, he must use his wits and newfound powers to survive in a land suddenly full of enemies. Drew's the only one who can unite the kingdom in a massive uprising against its tyrant ruler, Leopold the Lion. But the king is hot on Drew's tail and won't rest until he's got the rebel Wolf's head.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2011 (EAN 9780670013302, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/08\/2011 (EAN 9780670013302, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2011 (EAN 9780670013302, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2011 pg. 124 (EAN 9780670013302, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/01\/2011 pg. 128 (EAN 9780670013302, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2012 (EAN 9780670013302, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2012 pg. 73 (EAN 9780670013302, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Children's Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9780670013302, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Middle\/Jr. High Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9780670013302, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jobling, Curtis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Viking Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2011-09-20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Fiction|Fantasy|General|Juvenile Fiction|Action \u0026amp; Adventure|Juvenile Fiction|Animals|General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Werewolves|Adventure and adventurers|Fantasy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780670013302\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780670013302\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52148450951449,"sku":"SP-9780670013302","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780670013302_spiral.png?v=1774234075","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/rise-of-the-wolf","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}