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The Year the Wolves Came

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A well-written story with plot twists and suspense. I am especially impressed with Rice's vivid and endearing characters, who come to life on the pages as unique individuals. The heroine, an upbeat young girl, relates the dark story of a werewolf, and some of the events are decidedly creepy and frightening. Small children may be a little freaked out, but if they can handle it, I recommend this book. The chills are part of what make it good! And the sad passages are written so deftly, you experience the pain of separation and loss yourself. I'm not sure how to explain it, but it was a far sweeter and more realistic "scary story" than any of those R.L. Stine or Fear Street books will ever be, and, as far as I'm concerned, a more enticing mystery. Partly, I think, because through the tragedies in the story the author probed the emotional reactions of the characters, rather than racking up shock value. Good job :) I look forward to reading what else she has written.

This story is one that will haunt you. You will probably want to read it first yourself and then again (and again) with your children. Bebe Faas Rice has done a masterful job. Why isn't the book available in paperback? It deserves a huge readership.

Since this book is about werewolves, I expected it to be a horror story. It was more of a suspense story, but I still enjoyed it. I found it to be extremely sad, and haunting. I liked how there wasn't a perfect ending, but a hopeful one anyway. I reccomend this book if you like books with a touch of horror, but more suspense and chills.