Elvira: The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

Elvira #3

by Elvira ., John Paragon

I thought I had bad hair days! I’ve dealt with wolves before, but never like this. The kind I’m used to are all bark, no bite. They howl, they drool, and who do you think gets stuck with the check? I mean, fangs a lot, fellas!

Now my young friend Whitney keeps trying to convince me he’s a werewolf. As if. I mean, I like a good practical choke as much as the next ghoul. But if this kid doesn’t give it up soon, he’s off to his tomb with no supper.

There he is now. Look at him. What’s with all the fur? And those fangs—hasn’t he heard about caps? Still…the blood looks pretty real. That arm in his mouth, too. You don’t think…

Jeepers creepers! I better give Whitney a yelping hand before the neighbors scare up some silver bullets. I tell ya, a ghoul’s work it never done!

Death wishes, Elvira

Genres: Horror, Werewolves

93 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 1998

Reviews

[Robert Bussie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a written in the same wonderfully humorous style that Elvira fans love when watching her movies or movie hosting TV shows. It is a fast read with short chapters and lots of cliff hangers that begs the reader to continue reading the next chapter.

This book is not really scary or deep. It is written for us Elvira fans who want to read more about her adventures. If you enjoyed her movie and her brand of humor than pick this book up.

[Delia · Rating 4 out of 5]

In true Elvira style, this book is a quick and easy read. Kidding aside, this really was a lot of fun to read. It's funny and has some great action, with just the right amount of cheesiness.

[Emmy Lou Musgrave · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this was my favorite book in the series. It felt the most "Elvira-y" to me. It was a smidge longer, too, so I think that helped develop the plot more. In this one, Elvira is with yet another teen (in a totally normal way, honestly) who is a practical joker. One thing leads to another, and eventually he gets cursed by a "Gypsy" and thinks he's a werewolf. The plot twist, while alluded to in the beginning, was still fun and well done. Elvira gets a little bit of action in this one, too (with an adult!) lol.

Fun book all around!

[Rian Monson · Rating 3 out of 5]

More like mistress of the boring

Overall it was ok.
Elvira funny one liners (check), supernatural aspect (check). Hot guy she's lusting after (check).
Not sure about the age group for the books, Elvira seems to be helping out teenagers in this one and in camp vamp.
But I didn't laugh as much as I did while reading "Elvira: Camp Vamp".

[Moriah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, this immediately gets bumped up a star because that ending actually shocked me. I was not expecting that twist at all and it was amazing!!! I’ll love you forever Elvira! Queen of comedy and horror💚

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so awesome! Great story!

[Jameson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sucks there aren’t more of these.

[Violet · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love Elvira and this would’ve been 5 stars for me if not for the awful Romani stereotypes. I understand they are a staple of most werewolf stories but it was still cringeworthy to read.