Curtis Jobling (www.curtisjobling.com) is the author of the Wereworld series. He's also known for being the designer of the BAFTA-winning BBC show Bob the Builder and has worked on both Wallace & Gromit's A Close Shave and Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! He lives in Cheshire, United Kingdom.
Praise for the Wereworld series by Curtis Jobling: Rise of the
Wolf
"Jobling's debut initiates a sure-to-be-long series of Wereworld
tales, pure fantasy adventure with plenty of horror in the
mix...this will find broad appeal among lovers of adventure
fantasy, especially those mourning the end of John Flanagan's
Ranger's Apprentice."--Kirkus Reviews "[A] rousingly gory heroic
fantasy...there are plenty of brutal fights for action lovers, and
the quest has some stirring moments. Give this series opener to
fans of Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series."--Booklist "In this
thrilling middle-grade debut, first in the Wereworld series,
British author/illustrator Jobling (the designer of the Bob the
Builder TV series) creates a memorable new setting in which
were-creatures rule...a thoroughly enjoyable adventure that makes
particularly inventive use of its shape-shifter elements and
mythology."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Even reluctant
readers should enjoy Wereworld as the first in a new series...as a
fantasy world it is superior to Eragon, and pure fun."--The Times
(London) "The nail-biting pace and plot turns will keep the reader
wondering exactly how Drew will resolve it all...there is enough
romantic heat, girl power, and vulnerable tough guys to guarantee
interest from the Twilight crowd."--BCCB "This first book in the
series hits all the bases for a fairy tale with fangs...this will
be a popular book, particularly for the young sword and sorcery fan
contingent."--Library Media Connections "Assured and lively enough
to captivate with its strong world building and approachable
language...will draw followers to the sequel like Drew to a damsel
in distress."--VOYA "Can he write it? Yes, he can!...a good mix of
the traditional pre-industrial society with shape-shifters, and
looks like it could be the start of a very fun ride."--Geek Dad on
Wired.com Rage of Lions"Give Jobling a... hand for crafting a
sequel that's even more lurid and action packed than the
opener."--Kirkus Reviews "Game of Thrones for the tween
set..."--School Library Journal Shadow of the Hawk"Plotlines and
were-creatures proliferate ...there's enough spilled blood and
shape changing here to appease the most demanding fans of
either."--Booklist War of the Werelords
"The plethora of living and undead werebeasts--from wolves to
sharks and even a woolly mammoth--gives the saga a distinctive
character." --Booklist
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