Author: Biddulph, Rob
Reading age: from c 8 years
Published on 5 February 2026 by PAN MACMILLAN (Macmillan Children's Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'The Moonhaven Chronicles' series.
Hardback | 272 pages, 100 black and white
142 x 223 x 26 | 370g
'Thrilling mystery, stunning illustrations and relatable characters I’d face a werewolf for' - A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series'With Rob’s trademark brilliant illustrations, this is a gripping page turner and I loved it. It’s claw-some!' - Jamie Smart, author of the hilarious Bunny Vs. Monkey seriesThe legend of the werewolf reimagined in this thrilling, spine-tingling adventure by bestselling author/illustrator Rob Biddulph. Perfect for children of 8-12, with more than 100 spectacular black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Jax, Jovi, Esau and Fourth live for full-moon adventures – sneaking out after curfew, dodging the Nighthawks and roaming the empty streets of Moonhaven.
But when a rare werewolf attack rocks the town, the friends become prime suspects. With the Nighthawks closing in on anyone who was out after dark, they’re forced to run – setting off a chain of rumours, secrets and betrayals. As suspicion spreads, friendships are tested and the truth may be more dangerous than any of them imagined . . .
'Clever, cunning . . . a ferociously brilliant adventure from one of our best writers for young people' - Emma Carroll, author of Secrets of a Sun King'Gripping, exciting and truly a FEAST for the senses' - Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls.
'A spine-tingling adventure with tons of bite' - Abi Elphinstone, author of The Unmapped Chronicles.
Praise for Rob Biddulph's Peanut Jones series:'Another absolute smasher from Rob Biddulph!' - Louie Stowell, bestselling author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good'A fun & vibrant action-packed adventure with a warm heart . . . it’s an utter joy to step through the pages & be part of it' – Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear'Peanut Jones is AWESOME . . . the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob's illustrations are full of wit and warmth' - Nadia Shireen, author of Grimwood
