Bibliograph

Werewolves and other shape-shifters, by Ruth Owen

Type

Label

Werewolves and other shape-shifters, by Ruth Owen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Werewolves and other shape-shifters

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

811850348

Responsibility statement

by Ruth Owen

Series statement

Not near normal: the paranormal

Summary

Could a human really change into a savage, bloodthirsty, wolflike creature? In 'Werewolves and Other Shape-Shifters, ' young readers will investigate this question and more as they read historical stories and modern-day accounts of werewolf encounters! Packed with spooky illustrations and historical photos, this title profiles some of the most famous werewolves throughout history and explores the fears and superstitions of different cultures that might explain the origins of werewolf stories

Table Of Contents

The creature at the window -- Half human, half beast -- Becoming a werewolf -- Transformation -- The signs of a werewolf -- Can a werewolf be killed? -- The beast of Gévaudan -- The terrifying taw -- The werewolf of Bedburg -- Shape-shifters -- The Twilight werewolves -- Fact or fiction? -- Werewolves and other shape-shifters around the world

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