This entertaining comedy novel is Bethan Gwanas's first novel in English and has all the energy and fun you would expect. Thirteen-year-old Dewi is baffled when he wakes up in the middle of the night to find he has turned into a sheep. He then eats all his mother's pot plants. In the morning he is human again, with a horrible stomach ache, not knowing how to explain the plants. This goes on, causing more and more problems for Dewi, as he can't eat his normal food, has horns growing on his head, wanders off in the night, is laughed at by the normal sheep oh, and there are rumours of a panther loose in the area.Stories of children transforming are always popular, and Gwanas develops this one very well. Dewi is an instantly sympathetic, very believable hero. There were several twists that surprised me and that I really enjoyed, particularly concerning the panther.

I'll say no more about the plot so as not to spoil it. It sounds a ridiculous set-up for a story, but I soon found I had suspended my disbelief and was really worried about what Dewi would do. The book is very funny, but Dewi's relationships with his family and friends and his desperation to hide what is happening to him are moving and involving as well. Highly recommended.Janet ThomasIt is possible to use this review for promotional purposes, but the following acknowledgment should be included: A review from www.gwales.com , with the permission of the Welsh Books Council.Gellir defnyddio'r adolygiad hwn at bwrpas hybu, ond gofynnir i chi gynnwys y gydnabyddiaeth ganlynol: Adolygiad oddi ar www.

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