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I also enjoyed Clara - in her human form! - as a character. She is quite stubborn and very determined, which sometimes leaves her in conflict with Aunt Selina. But she's also kindhearted and quite sensitive. The combination of supernatural shape-shifting ability and ancient curse means quite a few secrets must be kept and this sometimes means conflict - deceiving parents and lying to friends. Poor Clara hates this and you can't blame her. I think most readers will identify with her and imagine their own reactions if they were in her place.
It's not perfect. Sometimes the dialogue is a little stilted. There are some slightly dated details - hard to avoid in our fast-moving world - like Clara's father renting a DVD for everyone to watch on Friday nights, which could perhaps be edited to better reflect realities of family life. But these are minor criticisms. I'm a reviewer: I have to nitpick! Overall, ''Under the Light of a Full Moon'' has an interesting premise, a relatable central character, some fabulous descriptive sequences, and the building of a quest that may be resolved in future instalments. There's a lot to likehere, with the hopes of more to come. I think ''Under the Light of a Full Moon'' will find an appreciative readership.
If you decide to read and enjoy ''Under the Light of a Full Moon'', then Rob Keeley's [[Childish Spirits by Rob Keeley|Childish Spirits]] supernatural series features a similarly relatable central character in Ellie. Shape-shifting also features in the wonderful [[Power of Three by Diana Wynne Jones]].
