Werewolves and Other Shape-Shifters

Dark Side

by Anita Ganeri, David West (Illustrator)

For thousands of years, people have believed that certain humans have the ability to turn into animals, particularly wolves. This book describes all kinds of shape-shifters, from the Japanese kitsune to the Irish selkies. The history of these fascinating characters is accompanied by vivid computer-generated illustrations that will capture the imagination and spark the curiosity of young readers.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published August 15, 2010

About the author

Anita Ganeri is a highly experienced author of children’s information books, specialising in religion, India/Asia, multiculturalism, geography, biography and natural history. She became a freelance writer after working at Walker Books (as foreign rights manager) and Usborne Publishing (as an editor). Since then, she has written over 300 titles, including the best-selling Horrible Geography series for Scholastic. The series won the Geographical Association Silver Award in 1999 and was cited as being ‘an innovation that all geographers will applaud’. She is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society where she conducts most of her research for the books.

Reviews

[Erin Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very short read on shape-shifters, especially werewolves. Good for maybe an introductory book for kids who want something creepy to read but has just little bits of historical information.

[Crystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have kids ask for "creature" books every week. This would be a good one to hand to them. It has some creepy pictures (which I think is what they are mostly after) and a bit of history. Certainly not a thorough study, but plenty for elementary kids.

[Duane · Rating 2 out of 5]

An interesting read about werewolves. Filled with interesting photographs and illustrations, young readers will enjoy browsing through the pages. Not a big resource book, but an entertaining read.

[Weasel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good little intro - covers a lot in short space