Howl
Howl by Shaun David Hutchinson, published by Simon and Schuster on April 18, 2023, is a reprint edition comprising 448 pages. This book presents a portrayal of the often traumatic experience of growing up through the eyes of Virgil Knox, who claims to have been attacked by a monster. Despite his injuries, the townspeople dismiss his account, attributing his condition to drinking or other explanations. As the new kid in Merritt, Virgil grapples with the challenge of fitting in while confronting the reality of his fears.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of fear, isolation, and the struggle for acceptance. Virgil’s journey unfolds as he navigates the complexities of adolescence, all while being haunted by the belief that the monster is still lurking. The story delves into social themes and emotional experiences, making it relevant for young adult fiction audiences. This edition invites readers to engage with Virgil’s internal and external battles as he seeks to understand both the monster and himself.
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From critically acclaimed Shaun David Hutchinson comes a “gripping, dynamic” (Booklist, starred review) portrayal of the oftentimes traumatic experience of growing up.
Virgil Knox was attacked by a monster.
Of course, no one in Merritt believes him. Not even after he stumbled into the busy town center, bleeding, battered, and bruised, for everyone to see. He’d been drinking, they said. He was hanging out where he wasn’t supposed to, they said. It must’ve been a bear, or a badger, or a gator—definitely no monster.
Virgil doesn’t think it was any of those things. He’s positive it was a monster. But being the new kid in a town where everybody knows everybody is hard enough as it is without being the kid who’s afraid of monsters, so he tries to keep a low profile.
Except he knows the monster is still out there. And if he isn’t careful, Virgil’s afraid it’ll come back to finish him off, or worse—that he’ll become one himself.
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