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.
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- ISBN10 0786816023
- ISBN13 9780786816026
- Publish Date 30 August 2002 (first published 30 September 2000)
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Hyperion Books for Children
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 144
- Language English