Author(s): Mary Casanova
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 144
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Language: English
Date Published: 2014-01-01
Dimensions: 137.16 x 205.74 x 15.24mm
Publication City/Country: Minnesota, United States
Edition: Reprint
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Six years ago, twelve-year-old Marius lost his mother during the birth of his brother, Jean-Pierre, and her dying wish was that he watch over his brother. But because Jean-Pierre was born on Christmas Eve, villagers believe he is marked with the curse of the "loup garou"--the werewolf. Protecting Jean-Pierre has been a never-ending struggle as townsfolk constantly eye the boy with dread and suspicion. To make matters worse, his country is swept up in a hysterical campaign to find and destroy enemies of the Church, and now the villagers have made Jean-Pierre their target. Marius must defy the ruling institutions of the time to save his brother's life--and his own.Winner of a 2001 Minnesota Book Award, "Curse of a Winter Moon" is a harrowing story of one boy's fierce devotion to his family as he battles against prejudice and fear.
"Originally published in 2000 by Hyperion Books for Children."