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Description
Someone is killing the citizens of Riverdale, and after a bloody full moon, Jughead wakes up covered in blood and realizes he is the werewolf responsible for the murders. He must keep his secret from his friends, especially Betty Cooper, who is a werewolf hunter. Jughead struggles to gain control over his dangerous transformation before it takes over completely. The book contains violent content.
Quick Summary
Jughead Jones discovers he's the monstrous killer terrorizing Riverdale, turning the beloved Archie Comics universe into a darkly funny werewolf mystery that plays with everything readers think they know about these characters. The Book of Wonders delivers gory full-moon transformations, paranoid detective work to figure out what happens when Jughead loses control, and the ongoing question of whether he can stop himself before hurting his friends. If your kid loves the spooky humor and mystery boxes of "Goosebumps" but wants something with older, more complex characters and a darker edge, this hits that perfect sweet spot. With a 7.1 reading level and interest level for grades 9-12, this works best for teens who enjoy dark comedy, werewolf lore, and twisting familiar stories into something wickedly entertaining.