Wolf lullaby

by Hilary Bell

In a bleak, remote town, a small child is murdered. Suspicion falls on nine-year-old Lizzie. Angela, Lizzie's young mother, is convinced her daughter is guilty. She must make the torturous choice between ignoring what her intuition tells her, and presenting Lizzie to the police with painfully extracted information. Lizzie is constantly haunted by a 'Wolf', which seems to overwhelm her and, in her own words, 'swallow' her. It is not only Lizzie who is changed forever by the act. Her father Warren, bewildered and full of denial, and the local policeman, Ray, find their accepted beliefs crumbling around them. And Angela, at the end of the play, does not know how she will go on. (2 male; 2 female).

Genres: Plays, School

59 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Lala · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just read this in my drama class and wow... it was so good! Every single one of us were in suspense and wondering how it was going to end!

[Amy Smith]

Can't read it

[anna]

for school

[Ashleigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Compelling enough, I think I'm catching on to what this play is meant to say but I'm not sure if I'm on board.

[Mia Nicholson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read, engaging and short scenes, perfect for your drama class if they are mature enough to deal with the themes. Amazing questions posed as if children are born or made evil

[cooperc]

it was so good like I actually died. The story was craaazzyyyyyyyy. I love ray

[Georgia Hollis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kill the baby

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terribly creepy. I cannot wait to get into character for this :D

[Johnzel Babijes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a good book! Cannot wait to be Angela for the play!

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this, though a little unresolved. Felt the hopelessness felt by characters - all of them.