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The Wolf Who Cried Boy

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‘If you know where to look, kiddo, the world is full of magic and monsters.’ Six-year-old Henry believes his life is a fairytale. He’s a Star Prince, his mum is a Star Queen, and they’re hiding from Henry’s father, the mysterious ‘Wolf King’. When news arrives... Read More
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The Wolf Who Cried Boy

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‘If you know where to look, kiddo, the world is full of magic and monsters.’

Six-year-old Henry believes his life is a fairytale. He’s a Star Prince, his mum is a Star Queen, and they’re hiding from Henry’s father, the mysterious ‘Wolf King’.

When news arrives that his Grandma is gravely ill, Henry and his mum must take a road trip across the country and back into the Wolf King’s orbit. Henry isn’t afraid: he knows his magic powers will save them. But as the King draws ever closer, Henry’s world starts to fall apart. Who is the real baddie in his life? Who can he trust? And why don’t his powers seem to work?

In this astoundingly original story of heroes, villains and the messy reality between them, a world of violence and fear can be wildly funny and streaked with magic. Through its unforgettable narrator, The Wolf Who Cried Boy explores how cycles of violence, misogyny and corruption must be broken if we ever want our children to grow up free.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781923135673

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Press

Edition: Local Printing (US)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 6.0mm

Height: 9.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Mark Mupotsa-Russell is a writer living on Wurundjeri Country in the Yarra Ranges. His debut novel, The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt, won the 2023 Affirm Press Mentorship Award. Before writing novels he was a screenwriter, film reviewer, cocktail columnist, PR consultant and communications adviser in the suicide prevention sector. He lives among the trees with his art therapist superstar wife, hilarious son and a moodle majestically named 'Mufasa'.

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