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‘Thrilling mystery, stunning illustrations and relatable characters I’d face a werewolf for’ – A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series

‘With Rob’s trademark brilliant illustrations, this is a gripping page turner and I loved it. It’s claw-some!’ – Jamie Smart, author of the hilarious Bunny Vs. Monkey series

The legend of the werewolf reimagined in this thrilling, spine-tingling adventure by bestselling author/illustrator Rob Biddulph. Perfect for children of 8-12, with more than 100 spectacular black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Jax, Jovi, Esau and Fourth live for full-moon adventures – sneaking out after curfew, dodging the Nighthawks and roaming the empty streets of Moonhaven.

But when a rare werewolf attack rocks the town, the friends become prime suspects. With the Nighthawks closing in on anyone who was out after dark, they’re forced to run – setting off a chain of rumours, secrets and betrayals. As suspicion spreads, friendships are tested and the truth may be more dangerous than any of them imagined . . .

‘Clever, cunning . . . a ferociously brilliant adventure from one of our best writers for young people’ – Emma Carroll, author of Secrets of a Sun King

‘Gripping, exciting and truly a FEAST for the senses’ – Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls.

‘A spine-tingling adventure with tons of bite’ – Abi Elphinstone, author of The Unmapped Chronicles.

Praise for Rob Biddulph’s Peanut Jones series:

‘Another absolute smasher from Rob Biddulph!’ – Louie Stowell, bestselling author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good

‘A fun & vibrant action-packed adventure with a warm heart . . . it’s an utter joy to step through the pages & be part of it’ – Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear

‘Peanut Jones is AWESOME . . . the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob’s illustrations are full of wit and warmth’ – Nadia Shireen, author of Grimwood

Publisher Review

A thrilling mystery, stunning illustrations and relatable characters I’d face a werewolf for- readers are going to devour this exceptional new series and I can’t wait to howl about it from the rooftops. — A. F. Steadman A howl of a good read! The Last Wolf strikes the perfect balance between spooky fun and heartfelt adventure. Young readers will be hooked from the first page. — Hannah Gold A fantastic new book from brilliant Rob Biddulph . . . really putting the super in supernatural — Adam Kay The Last Wolf is thrilling, exhilarating, a fiendishly dark and twisting story which young readers are going to love. It’s as intriguing as it is exciting, the threats feel huge and Jax and Jovi are such fun heroes to carry the story along. With Rob’s trademark brilliant illustrations, this is a gripping pageturner and I loved it. It’s claw-some! — Jamie Smart Atmospherically illustrated in black-and-white, this fast-paced story is a satisfying, thrilling 8+ adventure * The Guardian * With more than a hundred atmospheric black-and-white illustrations and short, sharp chapters, it is howlingly brilliant – bring on the sequel! * Daily Mail * Cracks along at a furious pace. Gripping, exciting and truly a FEAST for the senses — Phil Earle A fresh howl . . . an action-packed middle-years thriller — Kitty Empire * The Observer * This thrilling, fast-paced supernatural adventure has plenty of twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages — Book of the Week * The Week Junior * Clever, cunning . . . a ferociously brilliant adventure from one of our best writers for young people — Emma Carroll A spine-tingling adventure with tons of bite — Abi Elphinstone The Last Wolf is so brilliantly crafted. It is storytelling at its absolute best. And then as if the action and suspense weren’t enough, Rob Biddulph treats the reader to his gorgeously gothic illustrations throughout. I just couldn’t stop looking at them. Bravo! — Jasbinder Bilan A wealth of complementary illustrations will provide a familiar anchor to fans, while the thrilling adventure of the story is sure to win [Rob] many new ones * The Irish Times * Cracking fun! . . . tremendously entertaining from the get-go. Gripping, hilarious and really moving at times too. — Liz Hyder A brilliantly gulpable adventure. A fast-moving, pacy plot? Tick. Spooky illustrations throughout? Tick. Short chapters and surprising plot twists? Tick and tick. The Last Wolf is a brilliant and exciting book. — Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller Children’s Book of the Month * This is SO GOOD! My favourite read of the year. Faint coffee mug mark because it’s been sitting on my desk for days after I finished because I like to pick it up at every opportunity and look at the EPIC artwork… — Sibeal Pounder Short chapters and a fast pace make this story a real rollercoaster, yet woven through all this excitement are valuable messages about the power of being different and the importance of looking out for one another. * Children’s Books Ireland * A funny and fast-paced fantasy * iPaper *