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Library of Doom
The Word Eater
A young man gets a sliver from a strange book. That night, beneath the glow of a full moon, the man transforms into the Word Eater. The beast prowls the streets, searching for words to eat. If the Librarian doesn't stop it, every word and every thing on earth could disappear.
- GenresHorror
40 pages, Library Binding
First published January 1, 2008
About the author
Michael Dahl
569 books157 followersMichael Dahl is the author of over 200 books for children and young adults, including the acclaimed Finnegan Zwake mystery series and The Library of Doom. His works have earned Edgar and Anthony Award nominations and national design honors. As Editorial Director at Stone Arch Books, he champions engaging, award-winning stories that inspire young readers everywhere.
He also writes under aliases Chris Carey, Rick Thomas, and Mark Ziegler.
He also writes under aliases Chris Carey, Rick Thomas, and Mark Ziegler.
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October 20, 2021
The Word Eater is a good book because its about a man who get a piece of silver stuck in his finger and he turns into this big monster that eats word and then there was another big monster who did something to change the man back in to a man but after that the silver piece was out of his finger.
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December 5, 2011
An interesting short read. Think I've got a few students that will really get into it. I also like how the author challenges the reader to write about the story.
December 19, 2011
An interesting short read. Think I've got a few students that will really get into it. I also like how the author challenges the reader to write about the story.
October 30, 2017
This is a fantastic book/series for young readers who are transitioning from Step 3 books to chapter books. It's an early chapter book with some more challenging words and a full story, but still small enough to read in one sitting. The illustrations are fantastic and exciting and are what really up the creep factor of the book.
My six-year-old read this. She's a capable but reluctant reader, but she was so impressed with it that she immediately asked to read the second Library of Doom book we had. She followed the story easily and absolutely loved the pictures and little effects around the words. The stories were spooky, but not scary. Though, she loves watching Goosebumps and really doesn't scare easily, so if your child is one that happens to scare easily, these might be too much for them.
In The Word Eater, a young man walks into a book store and picks up the book Full Moon Monster, only to receive a silver splinter from the book's edge. Things don't go great for him after that. The story itself was cute and easy to follow. There were some good twists and turns in there that kept the reader guessing where it was going. It was made all the more spooky by the fact that my daughter had also got a splinter a day before (wood, not silver).
Would definitely recommend this book, and I'll for sure be buying more of this series in the future.
My six-year-old read this. She's a capable but reluctant reader, but she was so impressed with it that she immediately asked to read the second Library of Doom book we had. She followed the story easily and absolutely loved the pictures and little effects around the words. The stories were spooky, but not scary. Though, she loves watching Goosebumps and really doesn't scare easily, so if your child is one that happens to scare easily, these might be too much for them.
In The Word Eater, a young man walks into a book store and picks up the book Full Moon Monster, only to receive a silver splinter from the book's edge. Things don't go great for him after that. The story itself was cute and easy to follow. There were some good twists and turns in there that kept the reader guessing where it was going. It was made all the more spooky by the fact that my daughter had also got a splinter a day before (wood, not silver).
Would definitely recommend this book, and I'll for sure be buying more of this series in the future.
August 2, 2024
Dahl Lings #4
Library of Doom #1
First book in series sees an interesting yarn, which at once sounds dark, and yet you know it is not. Quite entertaining, but possibly would be better if it was fleshed out as a longer yarn.
Library of Doom #1
First book in series sees an interesting yarn, which at once sounds dark, and yet you know it is not. Quite entertaining, but possibly would be better if it was fleshed out as a longer yarn.
January 28, 2020
This one was a little spookier then the last in this series I have read with my 6 year old. Regardless, he was hooked.
January 17, 2024
This was my sisters library book and I only read it bc I’m behind on book goal
February 29, 2016
What would happen if you turned into a were-anteater licking up all the words in books! Great atmosphere. The text and pictures really drive the story and will hook in reluctant readers. It is a bit creepy, so sensitive youngins might want to steer clear. There are writing prompts and questions in the back which would make it a great book club selection. Love this series!
October 5, 2008
Our library received this book for review. It is easy to read but with content for older readers. I would recommend this book for libraries in need of high intrest/ low level books.
December 12, 2013
Very well-done high interest/low reading level book...I can see it being used with a classroom with older elementary/young teens who are struggling readers.
March 13, 2015
Really interesting book and looks to be an interesting series. They are kind of short compared to other Junior Fiction books, but hey I'm not the one that decides that.
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