The Wolf Who Cried Boy

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Author
Mark Mupotsa-Russell
Publisher
Affirm Press
Genre
Fiction
Released
26 August, 2025
ISBN
9781923135673

The Wolf Who Cried Boy

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Synopsis

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?

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Dark and Magical: Read an Extract from The Wolf Who Cried Boy by Mark Mupotsa-Russell

Review | Extract

25 August 2025

Dark and Magical: Read an Extract from The Wolf Who Cried Boy by Mark Mupotsa-Russell

    Mark Mupotsa-Russell
    About the author

    Mark Mupotsa-Russell

    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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                  1. Yvonne Simpkin says:

                    My readers review book by Tricia Stringer has not arrived and my review not stated.