Howl
Howl by Shaun David Hutchinson, published by Simon and Schuster on April 19, 2022, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the challenges of growing up through a unique lens. The story follows Virgil Knox, who claims to have been attacked by a monster, but his experience is met with skepticism in the tight-knit town of Merritt. As he navigates the aftermath of this traumatic event, Virgil grapples with feelings of isolation and fear, trying to maintain a low profile while confronting the reality of what he believes he faced.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of emotions and social dynamics, particularly within the context of LGBTQ experiences. The book presents a vivid portrayal of Virgil’s struggle to be believed and understood, as he deals with the repercussions of his encounter. With 432 pages, this edition offers a comprehensive look at the complexities of adolescence, identity, and the monsters—both real and metaphorical—that can haunt young people.
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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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