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After a mysterious spell transforms him into a wolfboy, seventeen‑year‑old Ron finds himself in the perilous bordertown. The streets are rife with kidnapping, murder, and dark magic, all while rival gangs of elves scour the area for the elusive heir of Faerie.
In this high‑stakes world, Ron must navigate alliances, dangers, and his own mysterious destiny to survive and uncover the truth behind his transformation.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Will Shetterly
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