Manwolf

by Gloria Skurzynski

Only when he finally reaches adolescence does a boy, living in medieval Poland, realize people think he is a werewolf.

177 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1981

About the author

"May you live in interesting times."

That ambiguous wish was not meant to be kind, because interesting times can be difficult. You and I certainly live in interesting times - dangerous, challenging, and fascinating.

My parents were born just before the start of the twentieth century; my youngest grandchild arrived in this century's final decade. The years in between have been the most dynamic in the history of the human race. Technical knowledge has exploded; so has the Earth's human population. We can create almost anything, yet each day we lose parts of our planet that can never be replaced.

I'm greedy: I want to write about all of it - the history, the grief, joy, and excitement of being human in times past; the cutting-edge inventions of times almost here.

--from the author's website

Gloria Skurzynski has also co-written books with her daughter Alane Ferguson.

Reviews

[Jeanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this back when it first came out and found it interesting. I was in high school at the time. A friend recently was describing a book that they had read as a kid. It turned out to be this book. We both remembered it fondly so I found a used copy. It is a kid's book so it's not a deep read, but it is a good look at how someone's life can be harmed by the actions of others.

[Lilly · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not my cup of tea, I dont get why it was popular at a time. The storyline was strange and to me a little pointless. But I loved the scenery descriptions of Poland.