About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like a square peg in a round hole at school, or when they need to see that 'weird' is actually a superpower. It is a perfect choice for the student who finds the rules of the cafeteria or playground a bit stifling and prefers the company of fellow dreamers and oddballs. The story follows the Watson Elementary School Werewolf Club, a group of kids who are not actually werewolves but enjoy the creative play of being ones. When they are pushed out of their usual school environment, they discover a bizarre Tibetan-American restaurant serving alien meatballs. It is a lighthearted, absurdist celebration of found family and creative problem-solving. This short chapter book uses humor to validate a child's need for autonomy and a space where they truly belong.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with school exclusion and being 'different' in a purely metaphorical and humorous way. There are no heavy real-world traumas, only the relatable sting of being told you do not fit in. The resolution is hopeful and reinforces the value of subcultures.
