Artie and the Wolf Moon

Artie Irvin is an eighth-grader who discovers her family’s history is tied to lycanthropy after she follows her mother into the woods and sees her transform into a wolf. Following this revelation, Artie moves from her lonely suburban life to a hidden community of Black werewolves. Her mother teaches her how to control her new physical abilities while Artie uncovers secrets about her deceased father and a dangerous pack of vampires that hunts their kind. The story follows her education in both supernatural survival and the specific lineage of her ancestors.

Middle grade readers who enjoy graphic novels about secret identities and supernatural heritages will find this book useful for its focus on family bonds. It appeals to those interested in how legendary creatures might live within modern society. A reader finishes the book with a clear understanding of the importance of community support and the way ancestral history shapes personal identity. It serves as a narrative about finding a sense of belonging through the discovery of a hidden, supportive culture rather than navigating isolation alone.