Harsu and the Werestoat
Harsu and the Werestoat by Barbara Else, published by Gecko Press in 2019, is a captivating tale for middle readers, featuring 233 pages in English. The story follows Harsu, who possesses five droplets of god blood and a cherished cloak that belonged to his father. As he navigates life with his mother and his only companion, an old onager donkey, he faces a troubling reality: his mother has begun to kidnap children and transforms into a fearsome stoat. Harsu must confront the challenges of rescuing the kidnapped children while grappling with the possibility that he might also be turning into a were-animal.
Readers will find an engaging blend of fairy tale elements, time travel, and adventure woven throughout Harsu’s journey. The narrative explores themes of family and the struggle between good and evil as Harsu seeks to save the children and restore his mother’s true self. With its focus on fantasy and magic, this book invites young readers to embark on an imaginative adventure filled with action and intrigue.
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Fairy tale, time travel and adventure for middle readers Harsu has five droplets of god blood and a treasured cloak to remember his father by. Now his father is gone, he lives with his mother, his only friend an old onager donkey. And something is not right with Harsu’s mother. She has started kidnapping children, and sometimes her skin grows a soft down, little sharp ears emerge, and she turns into a horrible stoat. Harsu doesn’t know if five droplets of god blood are enough to help him rescue the kidnapped children and turn his own mother to good. And now that he is twelve, he too might be becoming a were-animal …
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