Buzz and Bingo in the Monster Maze: Band 08/Purple

by Alan Durant, Sholto Walker

Walking through the forest one moonlit night, Buzz and his dog Bingo find a sign pointing to a Monster Party. It sounds like fun - but first they have to find their way through the Monster Maze, meeting Count Dracula, a werewolf, a troll and a mummy along the way.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Alan Durant is the author of books for a wide age-range, from picture books such as Burger Boy to top-end teenage thrillers (Blood, Flesh and Bones). Having worked as a copywriter at Walker Books, he is now a full-time author.

He's married, with three children and lives just outside London. He does a lot of school visits throughout the UK and abroad and also runs writing workshops.

Reviews

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

One night, an adventurous boy called Buzz walks in the forest with his dog Bingo when suddenly they find a sign pointing to a Monster Party. On their way to the party, through the Monster Maze, they meet interesting horror characters including Count Dracula. Buzz, unlike bingo, is not frightened by the unexpected encounters. On contrary, he welcomes his new friends and offers his assistance. Bingo also decides to offer a helping paw…
The story is humorous, intriguing and original.
This book contains some challenging vocabulary and offers developing readers literacy language. Teacher can link this book to some aspects of the curriculum such as citizenship.