Scream Street: Claw of the Werewolf by Tommy Donbavand
Walker Books, 2009. ISBN 978 1406314298.
Discovering he was a werewolf on the occasion of his tenth birthday was
a shock to Luke. When this transformation occurs again he and his
family are moved by GHOUL and sent to live in Scream Street with other
similar types. Luke's parents are terrified of the inhabitants of the
street and haven't smiled since they arrived there. Luke soon makes
friends with Cleo (a mummy) and Resus (a vampire) and together they
began the quest to return Luke and his family from the terrors of
Scream Street to their home assisted by the contents of an old book
requiring them to find six relics left behind by the streets founding
fathers. Only when they have collected them all will they have the
power to open the door back to Luke's own world.
As the story begins there is one relic left to find to complete their
mission however the location and ease with which they can collect it is
compromised when Luke discovers a long held family secret and a simple
sneeze puts their quest in jeopardy. Luke and his friends develop a
greater understanding of their past and the evolution of Scream Street
as it is today through their adventures and the completion of the story
is a positive one for the reader.
Scream Street is an entertaining
short novel of which there are seven other titles available. This title
is the completion of the quest but quite easily read as a standalone.
In the current climate of werewolves and vampires I would recommend
these titles to younger readers.
Tracy Glover