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100% Wolf
Freddy Lupin is about to undergo his first transwolftation. It’s a rite of passage for every werewolf. For Freddy, however, it’s going to be the most embarrassing night of his life. Because Freddy is not going to turn into a wolf. He’s going to turn into a poodle. Thus begins a funny and fast-paced adventure, wherein Freddy is thrown out of his pack, uncovers the truth about his father’s mysterious death, and finds out that a werewolf hunter is planning to destroy all of his family and friends, and Freddy is the only one who can stop him. He might be small, pink, and groomed, but luckily, Freddy Lupin is 100 % wolf.
256 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2008
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Jayne Lyons
7 books12 followersJayne Lyons is an internationally published children’s author, who loves to write irreverent page-turning comedy action. Her books 100% Wolf and 100% Hero (Penguin Random House) follow the tribulations and triumphs of Freddy Lupin the heir to a proud family line of werewolves. Desperate to become a werewolf himself, Freddy is in for a shock when on his birthday his first “transwolfation” goes awry, turning him into a ferocious… pink poodle.
2020 will see the release of an animated family feature film 100% Wolf adapted from the book, by Flying Bark productions. A spin-off series will also be released in co-production with Australian broadcaster; ABC and Germany’s number one channel for family entertainment SUPER RTL.
In 2019, Jayne’s latest book Z for Zanto will be published as a not for profit endeavour in conjunction with the charity Save the Children (Vivid Publishing). It tells the story of a zombie kid who just wants to play football. The fast-paced action follows Zanto’s fight to live his dream, while working as a powerful allegory for the plight of child refugees.
Jayne also writes for adults under the name J.F. Lyons.
Born and raised in Liverpool, UK, Jayne combines the unlikely loves of nineteenth-century English literature with being a sport tragic – especially football. Jayne has travelled the world with her day job as a geologist and has seen the challenges facing underprivileged children in the developing world first hand. She moved to Australia in 2005 and now works in combating climate change by offsetting carbon emissions.”
2020 will see the release of an animated family feature film 100% Wolf adapted from the book, by Flying Bark productions. A spin-off series will also be released in co-production with Australian broadcaster; ABC and Germany’s number one channel for family entertainment SUPER RTL.
In 2019, Jayne’s latest book Z for Zanto will be published as a not for profit endeavour in conjunction with the charity Save the Children (Vivid Publishing). It tells the story of a zombie kid who just wants to play football. The fast-paced action follows Zanto’s fight to live his dream, while working as a powerful allegory for the plight of child refugees.
Jayne also writes for adults under the name J.F. Lyons.
Born and raised in Liverpool, UK, Jayne combines the unlikely loves of nineteenth-century English literature with being a sport tragic – especially football. Jayne has travelled the world with her day job as a geologist and has seen the challenges facing underprivileged children in the developing world first hand. She moved to Australia in 2005 and now works in combating climate change by offsetting carbon emissions.”
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July 25, 2011
This was a cute book. It had its good points and its bad points, but what book doesn't? It started out a little slow with a lot of background on the author's take on werewolves, so the first three chapters I had the trudge through. The overuse of the word "foolster" seriously got on my nerves by about the 15th page and bathroom humor was way overdone. However, once the plot started it moved pretty quickly and held my attention. There was also a very excellent twist towards the end that I really loved. The end was happy, with a little room for a sequel. I'm undecided if I will read it if it does come out. In conclusion, this is the perfect book for tween boys. They will love the bathroom jokes as well as the main character's cocky attitude. And, dare I say it, they will like his "foolster" shenanigans!
October 27, 2011
This book has a GREAT hook for booktalking. The main character is a werewolf who has not yet changed, since werewolves don't transform for the first time until they are ten years and a month (121 months). Freddy is hoping to be a noble, strong, and brave werewolf like his father was. . .but instead, he turns into a poodle. To make matters worse, his awful cousins trap him in his canine form, then take him to be groomed and have his fur dyed pink. After escaping, Freddy uncovers a plot to destroy all of his werewolf kin. Can he figure out how to save them? The pacing and humor will appeal to reluctant readers.
January 7, 2010
I read this aloud to Earl and we both liked it. It's actually below his reading level, but it was still a fun book. Who doesn't love a pink werewolf???
February 20, 2010
** this just came in to the library. a kid who turns into a poodle instead of a werewolf, LOL. I have to read this! **
September 15, 2023
I'm being kind of generous with a 4 star rating. It's enjoyable, if you go in with the mindset that this is written for 10-year-olds, with a silly premise that's (mostly) treated with the right amount of seriousness.
Some things that are nice, right off the bat: it's kind of fun that the werewolves in this story are all upper-class, more like you'd expect from vampires, and that they have their own culture, like measuring birthdays by months and disliking dogs because "domesticated canine" subconsciously bothers them. I also like the way Freddy's dead parent angst is treated. A lot of stories push too hard on that, especially when the parent has been gone for a long time, but Freddy casually talking to his dad's photo and treating him like an imaginary friend whom he's trying to impress is kind of endearing. .
Freddy himself is a bit annoying, mostly in a way that's intentional, though it kind of messes with his character arc. It's supposed to be 1.) Freddy is pompous, thinking that turning into a wolf will make him a badass hero, 2.) Freddy is humbled and humiliated by turning into a poodle, and 3.) Freddy learn that he can be heroic anyway. The problem is that he still acts pompous when he turns into a poodle, and it feels less like he's trying to cover up for his embarrassment than his personality keeps switching between arrogant and humbled. This ridiculous slang also raises my eyebrow. It's fine if it's supposed to be a character trait, showing how dorky he is when trying to act cool, but I sort of suspect it's just Lyons not knowing how to write kids.
A big chunk of the story takes place at a pound, and I'm kind of annoyed that it leans on the "animal prison" trope, run by a bunch of cartoonish villains who enjoy making dogs miserable for no reason. It actually makes more sense in the very last few pages, where we learn that it only stayed open because Freddy's dog-hating uncle (who's also the mayor) was funding it. Should have mentioned that earlier.
My biggest problem is Dr. Cripp, who is set up as our scary main villain, only to turn out incredibly lame at the end. Seriously—he went into a werewolf-infested castle for the express purpose of killing all the werewolves inside, then turns into a cowardly jellyfish because, oh no! It turns out there were werewolves inside! Three of them, all of whom are in human form, one of whom is a child, and none of whom has a working firearm, unlike Cripp himself. The story is trying to build him up as someone whom the werewolves all fear, but ALSO portray him as a total loser, and these two ideas don't really work together.
That was Cripp's reaction to a small child giving him an Indian burn.
This scene is only saved because turns out to be the actual main threat. Which makes me realize: Cripp could have been cut. He's a good idea for an antagonist, but none of the major story beats rely on him, and even the stuff he does accomplish either doesn't matter (kidnapping Batty and inexplicably not killing her) or could have been given to the other villain (shooting Flasheart in the backstory).
Anyway, those complaints aside, it's a pretty fun story if you approach it with the appropriate level of maturity (low). It feels like an okay kid's movie, and given that they did, in fact, make a kid's movie about it, I'll come back in a few days and tell you how it compares.
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Coming back just to give some brief, disconnected thoughts on the movie. The worldbuilding and story has some significant differences, which are mostly fine. The film emphasizes the more childish humor (jokes about peeing, the tough old lady becomes an outright biker/ninja, etc.), while paradoxically making most of the characters better—Freddy is aged up, and comes off more like a teenager trying to seem cool than a dweeby kid who's supposed to actually seem cool. Cripp is also improved, because while he's sillier throughout, he's also more threatening and better integrated into the plot. (Also more sympathetic, surprisingly.)
Things I don't like: Making the werewolves into outright superheroes seemed a little try-hard, turning the "don't like dogs" thing into a weird gang war was weird, and the villains' plan to was dumb. But I will say that I like the new character, Twitchy, more than the snooty dog she replaces.
Some things that are nice, right off the bat: it's kind of fun that the werewolves in this story are all upper-class, more like you'd expect from vampires, and that they have their own culture, like measuring birthdays by months and disliking dogs because "domesticated canine" subconsciously bothers them. I also like the way Freddy's dead parent angst is treated. A lot of stories push too hard on that, especially when the parent has been gone for a long time, but Freddy casually talking to his dad's photo and treating him like an imaginary friend whom he's trying to impress is kind of endearing. .
Freddy himself is a bit annoying, mostly in a way that's intentional, though it kind of messes with his character arc. It's supposed to be 1.) Freddy is pompous, thinking that turning into a wolf will make him a badass hero, 2.) Freddy is humbled and humiliated by turning into a poodle, and 3.) Freddy learn that he can be heroic anyway. The problem is that he still acts pompous when he turns into a poodle, and it feels less like he's trying to cover up for his embarrassment than his personality keeps switching between arrogant and humbled. This ridiculous slang also raises my eyebrow. It's fine if it's supposed to be a character trait, showing how dorky he is when trying to act cool, but I sort of suspect it's just Lyons not knowing how to write kids.
A big chunk of the story takes place at a pound, and I'm kind of annoyed that it leans on the "animal prison" trope, run by a bunch of cartoonish villains who enjoy making dogs miserable for no reason. It actually makes more sense in the very last few pages, where we learn that it only stayed open because Freddy's dog-hating uncle (who's also the mayor) was funding it. Should have mentioned that earlier.
My biggest problem is Dr. Cripp, who is set up as our scary main villain, only to turn out incredibly lame at the end. Seriously—he went into a werewolf-infested castle for the express purpose of killing all the werewolves inside, then turns into a cowardly jellyfish because, oh no! It turns out there were werewolves inside! Three of them, all of whom are in human form, one of whom is a child, and none of whom has a working firearm, unlike Cripp himself. The story is trying to build him up as someone whom the werewolves all fear, but ALSO portray him as a total loser, and these two ideas don't really work together.
"Please, somebody help me," Cripp sobbed miserably. When nobody came, he had no choice but to drop the gun. Freddy leaped down and grabbed it with relief.
That was Cripp's reaction to a small child giving him an Indian burn.
This scene is only saved because turns out to be the actual main threat. Which makes me realize: Cripp could have been cut. He's a good idea for an antagonist, but none of the major story beats rely on him, and even the stuff he does accomplish either doesn't matter (kidnapping Batty and inexplicably not killing her) or could have been given to the other villain (shooting Flasheart in the backstory).
Anyway, those complaints aside, it's a pretty fun story if you approach it with the appropriate level of maturity (low). It feels like an okay kid's movie, and given that they did, in fact, make a kid's movie about it, I'll come back in a few days and tell you how it compares.
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Coming back just to give some brief, disconnected thoughts on the movie. The worldbuilding and story has some significant differences, which are mostly fine. The film emphasizes the more childish humor (jokes about peeing, the tough old lady becomes an outright biker/ninja, etc.), while paradoxically making most of the characters better—Freddy is aged up, and comes off more like a teenager trying to seem cool than a dweeby kid who's supposed to actually seem cool. Cripp is also improved, because while he's sillier throughout, he's also more threatening and better integrated into the plot. (Also more sympathetic, surprisingly.)
Things I don't like: Making the werewolves into outright superheroes seemed a little try-hard, turning the "don't like dogs" thing into a weird gang war was weird, and the villains' plan to was dumb. But I will say that I like the new character, Twitchy, more than the snooty dog she replaces.
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March 8, 2025This was definitely one of my favorite books as a kid, and when I found out that the film adaptation was available on Hoopla, I knew that I needed to conduct a proper reread to refresh my memory. Ironically, even with having this on my Goodreads for some time and obviously owning and reading the book for over a decade, it was only a few minutes ago when I learned that this novel has a sequel. Go figure.
Anyway, rereading this was a fun adventure amidst the doom and gloom of adulthood. I see people online frequently wishing JKR had done something more with the Marauders...well, this is basically it. In my opinion, at least, the influence from the Harry Potter world was pretty apparent in numerous ways. Beyond the werewolf factor included both the characterization and appearances of Freddy's uncle and cousin, who were needlessly fat shamed throughout this novel. There is nothing wrong with characters being overweight, but solely having them be villains and making that a frequent teasing point was very much noticeable for the modern reader.
There were also some things that just didn't make sense or have answers. Why did all the dogs have different dialects based on breed when they were all from the same area? How was Coldfax sustained if no dogs were adopted? I suppose they would have only needed to fund the lady as far as employment goes, but who was getting all the dog food and other resources? How did Freddy's fur and hair go from black to pink and back to black with simple dye? There would have needed to be bleach involved, would there not? These all seem like minor things, but the first thing in particular with the accents was both hilarious and confusing.
100% Wolf keeps young readers' attention with lots of plot twists and fun, funny moments. The illustrations at the beginning of each chapter are also vivid and charming, adding to the ambiance of the novel tenfold. While Freddy is mischievous, he is also largely sympathetic because of his backstory and dedication to his pack. Yes, he can be somewhat annoying at times with his stunts and immaturity, but I feel like it was just typical tween boy behavior. Batty and Flashheart are also sweet, strong, and endearing in their own ways, making for a lovely supporting cast. "Cripp" is probably not the best name for the villain himself, but his former ties with Hotspur and his Mr. Crocker attitude make him a good mix of funny and scary.
Would I recommend this to a modern MG reader? Maybe. The fatphobia really is prominent, and it feels in some ways like a product of the era. But the plot itself goes quickly enough to satisfy readers, and I think the story of a bullied underdog (pun not intended) is one that many insecure individuals at that age could relate to. I just wish it didn't have to come at the expense of other groups as targets. Nevertheless, 100% Wolf remains a staple in my brain from all the times I read it, and I'll almost certainly look for the sequel someday to see what happens next.
Anyway, rereading this was a fun adventure amidst the doom and gloom of adulthood. I see people online frequently wishing JKR had done something more with the Marauders...well, this is basically it. In my opinion, at least, the influence from the Harry Potter world was pretty apparent in numerous ways. Beyond the werewolf factor included both the characterization and appearances of Freddy's uncle and cousin, who were needlessly fat shamed throughout this novel. There is nothing wrong with characters being overweight, but solely having them be villains and making that a frequent teasing point was very much noticeable for the modern reader.
There were also some things that just didn't make sense or have answers. Why did all the dogs have different dialects based on breed when they were all from the same area? How was Coldfax sustained if no dogs were adopted? I suppose they would have only needed to fund the lady as far as employment goes, but who was getting all the dog food and other resources? How did Freddy's fur and hair go from black to pink and back to black with simple dye? There would have needed to be bleach involved, would there not? These all seem like minor things, but the first thing in particular with the accents was both hilarious and confusing.
100% Wolf keeps young readers' attention with lots of plot twists and fun, funny moments. The illustrations at the beginning of each chapter are also vivid and charming, adding to the ambiance of the novel tenfold. While Freddy is mischievous, he is also largely sympathetic because of his backstory and dedication to his pack. Yes, he can be somewhat annoying at times with his stunts and immaturity, but I feel like it was just typical tween boy behavior. Batty and Flashheart are also sweet, strong, and endearing in their own ways, making for a lovely supporting cast. "Cripp" is probably not the best name for the villain himself, but his former ties with Hotspur and his Mr. Crocker attitude make him a good mix of funny and scary.
Would I recommend this to a modern MG reader? Maybe. The fatphobia really is prominent, and it feels in some ways like a product of the era. But the plot itself goes quickly enough to satisfy readers, and I think the story of a bullied underdog (pun not intended) is one that many insecure individuals at that age could relate to. I just wish it didn't have to come at the expense of other groups as targets. Nevertheless, 100% Wolf remains a staple in my brain from all the times I read it, and I'll almost certainly look for the sequel someday to see what happens next.
October 26, 2017
100% fun! I like this interpretation of the werewolf legends ... there are specific rules and customs, and poor Freddy doesn't quite fit in--but he wants to! He wants to be a fierce hero like his father was (before he was shot with a silver bullet by a dangerous werewolf hunter).
Unfortunately, like everything else in Freddy's life, his first transwolfation doesn't go the way he hopes. To make matters worse, his awful cousins trap him and make him look even more ridiculous!
It's going to take the help of some new friends Freddy's wolfpack definitely won't approve of and a whole lot of bravery and plans to set things right. But Freddy is 100% wolf ... even if he doesn't quite look it!
Unfortunately, like everything else in Freddy's life, his first transwolfation doesn't go the way he hopes. To make matters worse, his awful cousins trap him and make him look even more ridiculous!
It's going to take the help of some new friends Freddy's wolfpack definitely won't approve of and a whole lot of bravery and plans to set things right. But Freddy is 100% wolf ... even if he doesn't quite look it!
August 30, 2021
Freddy has been waiting to transform into a werewolf his whole life - but when it finally happens, it isn’t what he expects!
This book definitely had its moments and it had a lot of heart, but it was just a little too much in too little time for me. The plot raced along very quickly and Freddy was more of a nuisance than he was anything else.
It’s a cute book and I will recommend it to my students around Halloween time, but not overly enthusiastically.
This book definitely had its moments and it had a lot of heart, but it was just a little too much in too little time for me. The plot raced along very quickly and Freddy was more of a nuisance than he was anything else.
It’s a cute book and I will recommend it to my students around Halloween time, but not overly enthusiastically.
May 1, 2023
Better than the movie and a bit more intelligent too, but the language is too quirky for my tastes, wich is not bad by any means, I like books for young children than don't treat me like I'm stupid.
The age level is a bit more younger than I'm acustomed to, but they have rights too, if I read this when I was 4 I would have love it... or maybe not, at that age I was reading Tolstoi....
The age level is a bit more younger than I'm acustomed to, but they have rights too, if I read this when I was 4 I would have love it... or maybe not, at that age I was reading Tolstoi....
January 29, 2019
Many giggles.
April 13, 2020
I read this when I was in primary school and it stuck with me.
July 19, 2020
Delightfully silly. Would give this to kids who enjoy Dogman or Bunnicula.
November 5, 2022
100% Wolf
This was very much better than the TV show. I would recommend that it be read by everyone. I will now read the next book, 100% Hero.
This was very much better than the TV show. I would recommend that it be read by everyone. I will now read the next book, 100% Hero.
February 18, 2010
Freddy comes from a long line of very distinguished werewolves. So it's a shock when, for his very first coming-of-age wolf transformation, he transforms into a fluffy, droopy eared poodle instead of a majestic wolf in front of the whole pack. Imprisoned in this form by his two nasty cousins with a moonstone and then dyed pink and shaved through the machinations of the two same cousins, Freddy finds himself lost on the streets of town. This is a really bad time for this to happen, too. Because the werewolf hunter that killed his father is in town and he's got a moonstone of his own. If he gets his hands on the book of names in the castle where Freddy grew up, every secret werewolf in the country will be at risk. Freddy has to save the day, even if he's small, pink, cute and fluffy.
Now, Freddy is really silly. He's very vain and sulks, pouts, brags and whines a lot. I didn't really like him very much as a character. I should have been able to sympathize with him more, but I really didn't. This book might be okay for a select group of werewolf loving boys, but most people will find it insipid. Also (spoiler) the fact that Freddy turns into a poodle is because his mother was bit by a poodle when she was pregnant with him? SO RIDICULOUS. But it is handy that while in dog form, he's able to understand wolf, dog and human speech.
Now, Freddy is really silly. He's very vain and sulks, pouts, brags and whines a lot. I didn't really like him very much as a character. I should have been able to sympathize with him more, but I really didn't. This book might be okay for a select group of werewolf loving boys, but most people will find it insipid. Also (spoiler) the fact that Freddy turns into a poodle is because his mother was bit by a poodle when she was pregnant with him? SO RIDICULOUS. But it is handy that while in dog form, he's able to understand wolf, dog and human speech.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 1, 2016
100% wolf by Jayne Lyons Shows Freddy wanted to become a wolf but when the time came of the full moon Freddy became a poodle. His cousins put on a charm necklace on Freddy when he was still a poodle. The charm necklace, wont let him turn back into a boy. Freddy run away and becomes friends with a dog out of the castle area and into the town. Freddy is trying to get back to the castle because there is a wolf hunter in the town trying to hunt out is wolf family. he and his dog friend got put in the pound.
Do you know when everything goes bad, while that what happen in this book. I really like this book 100% wolf, because everything when downhill for Freddy than it got better at the end of the book. This had everything that I like supernatural,suspense, and it was fun.You just want to keep reading after the first chapter. The most funniest moment, is when Freddy had his shot of becoming a wolf, he became a poodle. I recommend this book to people who like a fun and supernatural book.
Do you know when everything goes bad, while that what happen in this book. I really like this book 100% wolf, because everything when downhill for Freddy than it got better at the end of the book. This had everything that I like supernatural,suspense, and it was fun.You just want to keep reading after the first chapter. The most funniest moment, is when Freddy had his shot of becoming a wolf, he became a poodle. I recommend this book to people who like a fun and supernatural book.
October 11, 2012
This book is just amazing, hilarious, and it sure made me get mad at the the putrid pair so much(the putrid pair is Freddy's snotty, evil, wicked, and dumb cousins). In this book felt extremely bad for Freddy since he brought disgrace to his family's name since he turned into a poodle, instead of a wolf. He was even turned pink the putrid pair. But at the end everything was better for Freddy obviously.
This book would have been better if the author made Freddy the strongest werewolf out of them all.One of my most favorite parts was when the putrid pair got bit in the butt by Freddy when he was a poodle. I found that hilarious because that didn't even lead Freddy into trouble, it lead the putrid pair into great trouble. I recommend this book to you if you love books that are hilarious with happy endings. This book is 100% AMAZING.
This book would have been better if the author made Freddy the strongest werewolf out of them all.One of my most favorite parts was when the putrid pair got bit in the butt by Freddy when he was a poodle. I found that hilarious because that didn't even lead Freddy into trouble, it lead the putrid pair into great trouble. I recommend this book to you if you love books that are hilarious with happy endings. This book is 100% AMAZING.
June 10, 2010
This book is really good! Freddy Lupin is so excited to be able to have his first transwolfation but instead of transwolfing he transdogs into a poodle. It's funny! It's a genius idea to make him be a poodle and a wolf. Then his mean cousins Chariot and Hariot dye him pink and shave some of his fur off.
I like this book because his parents were able to survive the silver bullet shot by Dr. Cripp, so it wasn't too sad. My favorite part is when Freddy meets Batty because it's an interesting way of meeting. Harriet and Chariet were very very mean! I feel sorry for Pam when her shop was destroyed.
I recommend this book for readers that don't get super scared super easily. It's not extremely scary, but had some creep up the spine parts. And for readers who like funny books/comedy.
I like this book because his parents were able to survive the silver bullet shot by Dr. Cripp, so it wasn't too sad. My favorite part is when Freddy meets Batty because it's an interesting way of meeting. Harriet and Chariet were very very mean! I feel sorry for Pam when her shop was destroyed.
I recommend this book for readers that don't get super scared super easily. It's not extremely scary, but had some creep up the spine parts. And for readers who like funny books/comedy.
June 28, 2010
This book ended up being a lot of fun. I was hesitant at first, thinking it's not quite as smart as I like my silly books to be, but it won me over. I think 3-5 graders will really enjoy it.
Freddy comes from a long line of proud werewolves, and he's looking to make Uncle Lord Hotspur--the Grand Growler of the werewolves--and the rest of his family proud. But during his first Transwolfation on his 125th moon (ten years and one month), instead of a ferocious wolf he turns into a poodle. In the outrage that follows, his evil cousins trap him in his transformed state with a moonstone and have him died pink and given a froo-froo haircut. But Freddy escapes in time to see that Dr. Cripp, infamous werewolf hunter and the man who killed his dad, is in town. What will Freddy do?
Freddy comes from a long line of proud werewolves, and he's looking to make Uncle Lord Hotspur--the Grand Growler of the werewolves--and the rest of his family proud. But during his first Transwolfation on his 125th moon (ten years and one month), instead of a ferocious wolf he turns into a poodle. In the outrage that follows, his evil cousins trap him in his transformed state with a moonstone and have him died pink and given a froo-froo haircut. But Freddy escapes in time to see that Dr. Cripp, infamous werewolf hunter and the man who killed his dad, is in town. What will Freddy do?
July 14, 2013
I give 100% Wolf, by Jayne Lyons, a 9 from a scale of 1 -10. The reason why I rated the book a 9 is because the book had a good plot. In the plot Freddy was forced to save his werewolf family from Dr.Cripp a dangerous man that kills werewolves. Not only did he have to save his family , but he had to save himself because he turned into a poodle instead of a werewolf. After saving his family, his dad saved him from being a poodle forever. My favorite part of the book is when Freddy finally turned into a werewolf because he finally got his chance at being a werewolf. In my opinion 100% wolf was a very good book and very interesting to me.
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September 8, 2013This was about a boy rejected by his uncle. And his cousins are mean. And his father is dead. He was supposed to be an amazing wolf but he became a poodle. Because of his cousin's doing, he was a stray. A werewolf hunter realized he was wolf. He went to the pound with a friend. They escaped but his father was in a prison. His father tells him about how his uncle trapped him. So they rescued him too. They defeat the werewolf hunter. Reveal the secret of his uncle and even as a poodle he is going to lead a hunt they do every full moon. And he turns into a wolf or a poodle every month.
July 26, 2024
At first I wondered why I downloaded this book, then I remembered the line about a boy who was suppose to turn into a wolf, turns into a --. Well you will have to read to find out what he turns into.
There are a lot of twist and turns in this book that are unexpected, and it keeps you wondering how "dripsy-whimpsy" is going to get out of them, but he is the PLAN MASTER.
I would read this book again and recommend it for a really good laugh.
There are a lot of twist and turns in this book that are unexpected, and it keeps you wondering how "dripsy-whimpsy" is going to get out of them, but he is the PLAN MASTER.
I would read this book again and recommend it for a really good laugh.
February 10, 2014
Freddy is a werewolf from a long, proud line of werewolves. As he approaches the night of his first transwolfation he is very excited. Now that his father has been killed with a silver bullet by a werewolf hunter and his cousins are not able to become werewolves, Freddy stands to inherit the power of the werepack one day. Unfortunately on his big night, before the entire pack, Freddy transforms into a small poodle. Oh the shame. Very funny, action packed, boy book.
October 23, 2025
Most people started with Harry Potter, the typical book series that introduces those people to the wonderful world of reading.
Mine was this book. I read it when I was in year four, and absolutely adored it. I was one of those people who actually bashed on books and despised the idea of having to spend hours reading one.
Thank you, lovely book, for starting it all.
Mine was this book. I read it when I was in year four, and absolutely adored it. I was one of those people who actually bashed on books and despised the idea of having to spend hours reading one.
Thank you, lovely book, for starting it all.
September 1, 2015
A rollicking adventure. Freddy Lupin, destined to be a great werewolf like his father, changes into a poodle instead. His wicked cousins take him to the groomer and have him dyed pink to torment him. He gets caught by the dog catcher and sent to the pound. Really can Freddy's life get any worse? I will be recommending this to patrons right and left, it is enormously entertaining.
September 17, 2009
Kids ages 9-11 will like this. A little too much potty talk (how many times do I have to read the word "fart" or "poo?") for me, but a fun premise anyway...what would you do if you expected to turn into a wolf and ended up a poodle instead?
June 22, 2010
Australian import about a boy who belongs to a family of werewolves, and looks eagerly towards the imminent High Howling and his own first Transwolftation. When he transforms into a poodle, he can't live it down. Funny, silly, entertaining. 3rd grade and up.
September 12, 2014
Poor Freddy! On his 125th moon (or 10th birthday), he is supposed to turn into a fierce black wolf, but he turns into a poodle instead! This hilarious story follows the adventures of poor Freddy as he tries to find his way out of his unusual predicament.
April 4, 2012
Ok ...go head and laugh at me giving this book 4 stars.. but when i read it a couple years ago all i can remember is that i couldnt put it down...it is kind of silly stupid.. but from what i remember... really cute..
September 18, 2009
One Sentence Review: This was actually a great deal of fun and it makes for an excellent booktalk as well.
January 25, 2010
My son wants me to give this 10 stars out of five. He said it was hilarious.
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