The stakes are high for little Willa,
a piglet living in a pig world,
who turns into a wolf pup every night.
Winner of the Northern Lights Book Award,
Early Rader/Chapter Book Category
About Michele
Michele McAvoy is a multi-award-winning children's book author, publisher, attorney, and educator from New Jersey. While Michele wears many hats, they all point towards a single goal, bring entertaining and meaningful stories to kids. As a child, Michele read Judy Blume and drew Garfield comics. For her 10th birthday, she asked for a pink typewriter. Michele always loved the smell of new books. Now all grown-up (typewriters near obsolete) she loves bringing joy to children through her own stories. Michele's published titles include Willa the Werewolf, Buckingham Gets A New Shell, Cookie & Milk, and Toby Undone. Michele is represented by Dan Cramer at Page Turner Literary Agency.
About Willa the Werewolf
Willa the Werewolf is a unique, modern twist of the timeless fairy tale, The Three Little Pigs. The stakes are high for fashionista Willa, a piglet who turns into a wolf at the stroke of midnight. What would her parents and friends do if they found out her secret? Follow Willa through her journey towards self-acceptance, as this hopeful fashion designer, while desperately hiding her true identity from the world, toils in her parent's basement to win a big design competition and ends up winning so much more! Willa the Werewolf is book one of this early chapter book series. Discussion questions at the end of the story allow for conversations and book talks with your young reader.
Also by Michele
Praise for Michele's Books
“This book is an incredible resource for anyone that lost a loved one! It is very relatable, well written, and beautifully illustrated. I highly recommend it!”
–Renee Charlatan, on My Superhero Grandpa
“Smart, sassy, supportive girl power to the max!”
–Kirkus Reviews, on Cookie & Milk
“A thoroughly charming picture book story with a valuable underlying message about friendship...”
–Children's Bookwatch, on Cookie & Milk
Featured Trailers
Featured Audio Book
The Gorilla Picked Me
My Messy Muse Podcast
A unique, niche, podcast that provides support for authors & other kidlit creatives through interviews, panels, live programs, and a private Facebook community.
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