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The Big Book of Monsters: The Creepiest Creatures from Classic Literature
Literature is extra fun when it's spooky! This illustrated compendium of 25 of the spookiest and most nefarious monsters from classic literature—from Dracula to the Jabberwocky—includes a playful retelling of each monster's story accompanied by full-color illustration and educational sidebars about its literary origins, including authorship and genre. For ages 8-12.
176 pages, Hardcover
First published September 3, 2019
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Hal Johnson
11 books163 followersI don't think Hal Johnson is a very unusual sort of a guy. He's just — well, the average American citizen and family man, the kind that are the backbone of the nation. I admire him and like him. I like his attitude. Until, that is, he gets behind the wheel of an automobile. At that point he changes. He changes from a careful, considerate citizen — to a menace.
–"Driven to Kill," 1948 driver's safety film.
–"Driven to Kill," 1948 driver's safety film.
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May 7, 2019
I had higher expectation from this one. The concept is good, the illustrations also are, but the content is a bit light/easy for me. This book presents a lot of monster from a variety of cultural reference (movie, literature, sometimes both, and more). The monster is presented in a short story and after you have some information on where it came from, in other words, the story behind the story. It might be good for kids you want to learn about monster and discover news one, but for me, even if I know I wasn’t the targeted reader, who is interest in horror for two decades, well... I didn’t discover much new stuff here. I still give it a decent rating, since it was clearly for a younger public. I think it is a good book, but I also think it has the potential to be much better!!
October 1, 2019
Great book...no matter what your age.
March 31, 2021
This was a really interesting book. 25 of classic literature's most terrifying and ghastly creations were on full display, in this creatively illustrated volume. From Dracula and Frankenstein, to the Mummy, Medusa and many others, this book was a globe trotting journey through the classics.
Many of the monsters in this book were from books I had never read before, which made it both educational, and entertaining for me. The text, each monsters short biography, was really sassy and playful, and fun to read. More times than not I was laughing at how the monsters life was described. Two of my favorite entries were Beatrice Rappaccini (Hawthorne) and Dorian Gray (Wilde). I had heard of, but never read, the Hawthorne book, and Dorian Gray was always one of my favorites. Beatrice's story was particularly interesting, especially the way the text was written.
In addition to the short biographies, there were other features for each monster entry. They included Base of Operations, Timing, Powers, Deeds and more. Also, at the end of each biography are additional books that feature similar monsters, as well as insight into the culture and author that created the creature.
The artwork alone is worth reading this book, it is creepy and weird and wonderful. Each monster is brought vividly to life.
The way the book is written it is not really scary, just wildly entertaining.
Many of the monsters in this book were from books I had never read before, which made it both educational, and entertaining for me. The text, each monsters short biography, was really sassy and playful, and fun to read. More times than not I was laughing at how the monsters life was described. Two of my favorite entries were Beatrice Rappaccini (Hawthorne) and Dorian Gray (Wilde). I had heard of, but never read, the Hawthorne book, and Dorian Gray was always one of my favorites. Beatrice's story was particularly interesting, especially the way the text was written.
In addition to the short biographies, there were other features for each monster entry. They included Base of Operations, Timing, Powers, Deeds and more. Also, at the end of each biography are additional books that feature similar monsters, as well as insight into the culture and author that created the creature.
The artwork alone is worth reading this book, it is creepy and weird and wonderful. Each monster is brought vividly to life.
The way the book is written it is not really scary, just wildly entertaining.
July 11, 2019
The Big Book of Monsters is a fantastic book! Monsters from all over the world. Monsters I grew up fearing and monsters I have never heard of.
The information and extra tidbits on each monster was very interesting to read and the illustrations were vivid and popping. I loved the style of artwork throughout this book.
I would love to have an entire collection of informative books like this on my shelves. Fun to look at and interesting to read.
The information and extra tidbits on each monster was very interesting to read and the illustrations were vivid and popping. I loved the style of artwork throughout this book.
I would love to have an entire collection of informative books like this on my shelves. Fun to look at and interesting to read.
May 29, 2020
Spectacular stories with extra info that grownups will enjoy after each monster. An excellent way to introduce kids to the classics.
May 6, 2019
When my kids were little we used to read a Sesame Street book that started this way: "Follow the Monsters wherever they go, sometimes they're fast, sometimes their slow..." This toddler book reminds me that kids are interested in monsters (Cookie and otherwise) from a young age. If you know a little monster who is interested in monsters, get them this book.
The author retells the stories of many monsters in a way that felt like hearing a story or fairy tale. Some of the many featured monsters are Apep (from Ancient Egypt), Beatrice Rappaccini (Hawthorne), Dorian Gray (Wilde), Frankenstein (Shelley), and The Weird Sisters (Shakespeare). Each entry includes additional facts including the category of monster, Base of Operations, Timing, Powers, Deeds, Fear Factor, Weakenss, etc. There are additional sections that enlarge upon each moster's tale; for example, in the Dracula section, one can read Dear Dracula and The Grisly Tale of Elizabeth Siddal.
This book is a wonderful compilation of monsters, their stories and more. It will be welcomed by those who like the weird and wonderful.
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this (scary...not really but good) read. All opinions are my own.
#TheBigBookOfMonsters #NetGalley
The author retells the stories of many monsters in a way that felt like hearing a story or fairy tale. Some of the many featured monsters are Apep (from Ancient Egypt), Beatrice Rappaccini (Hawthorne), Dorian Gray (Wilde), Frankenstein (Shelley), and The Weird Sisters (Shakespeare). Each entry includes additional facts including the category of monster, Base of Operations, Timing, Powers, Deeds, Fear Factor, Weakenss, etc. There are additional sections that enlarge upon each moster's tale; for example, in the Dracula section, one can read Dear Dracula and The Grisly Tale of Elizabeth Siddal.
This book is a wonderful compilation of monsters, their stories and more. It will be welcomed by those who like the weird and wonderful.
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this (scary...not really but good) read. All opinions are my own.
#TheBigBookOfMonsters #NetGalley
July 26, 2022
I rate this book three-and-a-half star rating. It was a very fun and interesting book that told you about some of the most terrifying creatures to have (supposedly,) roamed the Earth. Whether or not you believe in them is for you to decide. Me personally, I don't. However, it was very interesting to learn about all the creative stories that people have come up with to entertain us and send shivers down our backs, all at the same time! You'll read about popular monsters, and ones that are lesser known, but are all equally scary. So, all in all, a very fun and interesting book.
I reccomend this book to people who want a light but fun read, especially around Halloween. I also reccomend it to people who enjoy monsters and scary stories.
I reccomend this book to people who want a light but fun read, especially around Halloween. I also reccomend it to people who enjoy monsters and scary stories.
July 7, 2020
The Big Book of Monsters by Hal Johnson, 172 pages. Workman Publishing, 2019. $17.
Language: PG (0 swears); Mature Content G; Violence: PG
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS – ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
The creepiest creatures from classic literature can be found in the pages of this book. There are 25 stories running the gamut from science fiction to folklore, legends, and horror. There is a short synopsis of each story, and at the end of each, a section called, “Beyond the Book,” that gives added insight into the story or culture. At the beginning of each story is an insert that gives a few pertinent facts, like powers, most dastardly deed, and fear factor.
This book is a keeper. The art alone is a reason to get it. The art is done in bold graphics that really add to the stories. I loved the layout and the selection. There are many cultures and time periods represented. Some of it gets a little cerebral, but the book is like an onion and can be read in layers. Super awesome reference book! It will make you want to read the originals, and you’ll be able to wow friends and neighbors with cool facts.
Michelle in the Middle
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Language: PG (0 swears); Mature Content G; Violence: PG
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS – ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
The creepiest creatures from classic literature can be found in the pages of this book. There are 25 stories running the gamut from science fiction to folklore, legends, and horror. There is a short synopsis of each story, and at the end of each, a section called, “Beyond the Book,” that gives added insight into the story or culture. At the beginning of each story is an insert that gives a few pertinent facts, like powers, most dastardly deed, and fear factor.
This book is a keeper. The art alone is a reason to get it. The art is done in bold graphics that really add to the stories. I loved the layout and the selection. There are many cultures and time periods represented. Some of it gets a little cerebral, but the book is like an onion and can be read in layers. Super awesome reference book! It will make you want to read the originals, and you’ll be able to wow friends and neighbors with cool facts.
Michelle in the Middle
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2020...
December 18, 2020
A perfect book for a spooky story loving seven year old. The stories are mostly very good summaries of the full stories. Very interesting range of stories and countries. He found it very interesting how old some of the stories are.
The after stories had good extra information but were not always of interest to the seven year old. The illustrations were colourful and added to most stories.
As an adult, I found most of the stories interesting. I have read many of the full stories and thought the summaries were well done.
Lots to talk about with the boy about what message each story is telling us about what makes a monster.
The after stories had good extra information but were not always of interest to the seven year old. The illustrations were colourful and added to most stories.
As an adult, I found most of the stories interesting. I have read many of the full stories and thought the summaries were well done.
Lots to talk about with the boy about what message each story is telling us about what makes a monster.
May 9, 2022
Such a fun book! I look forward to reading it to/scaring my children with it someday.
June 4, 2019
I want to thank #netgalley for giving me a copy of #TheBigBookOfMonsters to review. This is a good introduction book to famous monsters. Readers get a background story then a short story about each of the monsters. The illustrations are good. It wasn't what I was expecting, but still a book I would recommend to students.
September 4, 2019
This is not your typical scary monster book. This reminds me of when I read the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen by Alan Moore. Here's a book filled with creatures I've heard of but many I never knew of. That's what made this a fun read for me. The writer has a knowledge of the stories these creatures are from this is easy to understand. This book is for someone who really loves Halloween or is a very avid reader of book s before 1900. I can't recommend it for everyone but for those who will enjoy it I cannot recommend it enough.
Note, I know the author personally but that did not sway my review of this book. It did remind me that he has a depth of literature that is very impressive. That knowledge shines through in this book.
I read this book via NetGalley. I thank them for this book.
#TheBigBookOfMonsters #NetGalley
Note, I know the author personally but that did not sway my review of this book. It did remind me that he has a depth of literature that is very impressive. That knowledge shines through in this book.
I read this book via NetGalley. I thank them for this book.
#TheBigBookOfMonsters #NetGalley
October 26, 2019
Excellent collection of supernatural monsters, creatures, and beasts from classic literature. Many are lesser known to younger horror readers. Each is presented with suggestions for further readings featuring similar characters. Highly recommended!
November 4, 2023
A very entertaining book that gives wonderful insight on so many great literary monsters!
March 20, 2020
Illustrations are awesome. Not quite sure who to hand this one to though.
April 12, 2020
The Big Book of Monsters is a gleefully wide-ranging look at spooky and scary creatures throughout the history of literature and folklore. Witty and informative, it is a terrific resource for young monster enthusiasts and for readers who might be reluctant to read older works. The illustrations are gorgeous, with bold lines and saturated colors that contrast sharply between deep darks and piercing neons. Cartoony and eerie, the art style is perfect for middle grade horror fans.
The format makes for brisk reading, with hilarious classifications for each creature that include “most dastardly deeds” and a ���fear factor” rating that calls to mind comic book power grids. Each entry includes quotes from the source material and provides fun facts and interesting analysis to get kids thinking critically about the stories and the people who created them.
This encyclopedia of monsters, ghouls, and creeps will open up a world of reading. The book references classics of literature and mythology from all over the world. Encouraging kids to broaden their horizons and seek out other books is always a wonderful thing, but with so many caregivers struggling to find activities for children during our current global situation, it’s even more beneficial to have a book that might lead kids to seek out Jules Verne and Japanese myths and Mary Shelley and the Epic of Gilgamesh. (Especially when most, if not all, of the source material can be found for free on public domain reading sites like Project Gutenberg!)
With its striking art and engaging text, The Big Book of Monsters is a fun and spooky introduction to the history of literary monsters. Kids will love the dynamic illustrations and the wry humor, and they are sure to find at least a few monsters that inspire them to read beyond the covers of this fantastic collection. The back matter includes a wealth of resources as well, making this a must-have title for any monster enthusiast’s library.
The format makes for brisk reading, with hilarious classifications for each creature that include “most dastardly deeds” and a ���fear factor” rating that calls to mind comic book power grids. Each entry includes quotes from the source material and provides fun facts and interesting analysis to get kids thinking critically about the stories and the people who created them.
This encyclopedia of monsters, ghouls, and creeps will open up a world of reading. The book references classics of literature and mythology from all over the world. Encouraging kids to broaden their horizons and seek out other books is always a wonderful thing, but with so many caregivers struggling to find activities for children during our current global situation, it’s even more beneficial to have a book that might lead kids to seek out Jules Verne and Japanese myths and Mary Shelley and the Epic of Gilgamesh. (Especially when most, if not all, of the source material can be found for free on public domain reading sites like Project Gutenberg!)
With its striking art and engaging text, The Big Book of Monsters is a fun and spooky introduction to the history of literary monsters. Kids will love the dynamic illustrations and the wry humor, and they are sure to find at least a few monsters that inspire them to read beyond the covers of this fantastic collection. The back matter includes a wealth of resources as well, making this a must-have title for any monster enthusiast’s library.
January 21, 2023
All of the monsters you know and love from great literature; this book is geared towards kids so it also serves as a wonderful way to introduce your tyke to everything from the Epic of Gilgamesh to Beowulf to Dracula. Also the illustrations are very engaging.
June 19, 2020
Adorable and enjoyable. Ideal birthday gift for a kid who loves monster and maybe for one who needs to make friends with them.
Thank you to Netgalley for the free arc in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to Netgalley for the free arc in exchange for an honest review.
August 3, 2022
THE BIG BOOK OF MONSTERS – by Hal Johnson.
This guy writing this is awesome. I loved this book – informative and comedic.
“Beyond the Book: Romanticism!
John Keats was part of the artistic movement known as Romanticism. Romantics wrote about the power of the imagination! Deep emotions! Individual genius! Rebellion! Nature! These are all Romantic things.
Previous artistic movements had focused on moderation and balance, but Romantics liked extreme situations. Romantics were as happy brooding on windswept mountain crags or skulking through pestilential swamps as they were romping in fields of flowers.” (p.114)
This guy writing this is awesome. I loved this book – informative and comedic.
“Beyond the Book: Romanticism!
John Keats was part of the artistic movement known as Romanticism. Romantics wrote about the power of the imagination! Deep emotions! Individual genius! Rebellion! Nature! These are all Romantic things.
Previous artistic movements had focused on moderation and balance, but Romantics liked extreme situations. Romantics were as happy brooding on windswept mountain crags or skulking through pestilential swamps as they were romping in fields of flowers.” (p.114)
June 10, 2021
I wasn't really sure what I was going to get from this book until I started reading through it. I knew I was going to get monsters, of course, but I didn't know which ones or pay attention to where the monsters that were going to be discussed would be coming from.
Well, wouldn't you know it...a lot of the monsters have come from stories and written work! Some of the monsters detailed within I knew about in some form or another. Others, I knew from having read the actual work that they are featured in!
The way the book works is - it gives you a quick synopsis of the story the monster is from. Then after that it will give you some other information relating to some aspect of the monsters story. It may be a tidbit about the time period it came from, it may be a random fact in regards to the author, and it may even be other works where you can find similar monsters! And some of these I found really interesting.
Now, as I said, I knew some of the monsters in the book before this from having read the actual source they are from. I found the quick run down for those monsters a nice little refresher of their story. Then for the monsters I had heard about before, but had not read about I found that I really had no idea what their stories were actually about! I had no knowledge about The Invisible Man except for the part where he is invisible... Now I know the synopsis of that book and it has definitely made me want to read the book so I can experience him in full!
Also, what is nice, is at the end of the book it gives some great resources. There are some suggested readings, other monsters to look into and where to find them, some tips on picking translations for those that were not written in English in the first place, etc.
However, I will say that I was not a huge fan of the artwork, but that is very much just my own opinion. I am also not a person in their targeted audience as this book is clearly aimed at older elementary and middle school kids. I know my 6 year old found them a bit spooky, where I found them usually too bright and too cartoonish for my liking.
All in all, I enjoyed this book and the quick bits I got about literature and mythical monsters. It was a great refresher for the ones I have read and a nice introduction into the ones I haven't encountered yet.
This review is based on an advanced reading copy. All thoughts and opinions are mine and I received nothing in exchange for this review.
Well, wouldn't you know it...a lot of the monsters have come from stories and written work! Some of the monsters detailed within I knew about in some form or another. Others, I knew from having read the actual work that they are featured in!
The way the book works is - it gives you a quick synopsis of the story the monster is from. Then after that it will give you some other information relating to some aspect of the monsters story. It may be a tidbit about the time period it came from, it may be a random fact in regards to the author, and it may even be other works where you can find similar monsters! And some of these I found really interesting.
Now, as I said, I knew some of the monsters in the book before this from having read the actual source they are from. I found the quick run down for those monsters a nice little refresher of their story. Then for the monsters I had heard about before, but had not read about I found that I really had no idea what their stories were actually about! I had no knowledge about The Invisible Man except for the part where he is invisible... Now I know the synopsis of that book and it has definitely made me want to read the book so I can experience him in full!
Also, what is nice, is at the end of the book it gives some great resources. There are some suggested readings, other monsters to look into and where to find them, some tips on picking translations for those that were not written in English in the first place, etc.
However, I will say that I was not a huge fan of the artwork, but that is very much just my own opinion. I am also not a person in their targeted audience as this book is clearly aimed at older elementary and middle school kids. I know my 6 year old found them a bit spooky, where I found them usually too bright and too cartoonish for my liking.
All in all, I enjoyed this book and the quick bits I got about literature and mythical monsters. It was a great refresher for the ones I have read and a nice introduction into the ones I haven't encountered yet.
This review is based on an advanced reading copy. All thoughts and opinions are mine and I received nothing in exchange for this review.
January 11, 2020
4.5
I would give it four and my 6th grader gives it 5. A really great overview of a variety of monsters and scary individuals from classic literature with representation form a wide range of time periods and geographical locations. Great illustrations, and a nice organization with consistent baseball card style fact boxes to start each chapter and a "Beyond the Book" section at the end of each chapter.
I would give it four and my 6th grader gives it 5. A really great overview of a variety of monsters and scary individuals from classic literature with representation form a wide range of time periods and geographical locations. Great illustrations, and a nice organization with consistent baseball card style fact boxes to start each chapter and a "Beyond the Book" section at the end of each chapter.
September 9, 2019
I received a free ecopy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This big book of monsters shares 25 well known monsters from classic literature paired with spectacular illustrations and extra information about the monsters and similar works of fiction.
This is the perfect monster collection!
Each monster has their story explained, examples of literature with similar monsters, and a handy chart that shares when and where the monster and it's book took place, dastardly deeds that monster may have committed, and even a 'scare factor' that is shown with little skulls!
This was fantastic! I absolutely love Gothic literature and basically anything with monsters so I was very excited to read this for Autumn and get into that spooky reading mood! I loved the quotes and passages included as well as the 'Beyond the Book' sections that gave us further reading recommendations (or at least I'm seeing them that way!) with similar monsters or information about the author (such as Mary Shelley's memorable story of how she came up with the idea for Frankenstein)!
The end-of-the-book extras include a timeline that shows the literature that these monsters derived from in order of their existence, from Ancient Times to the Gothic literature era; a list of further reading; and even more monsters that were not given their own special feature!
This review was originally shared on Lazy Day Literature.
This big book of monsters shares 25 well known monsters from classic literature paired with spectacular illustrations and extra information about the monsters and similar works of fiction.
This is the perfect monster collection!
Each monster has their story explained, examples of literature with similar monsters, and a handy chart that shares when and where the monster and it's book took place, dastardly deeds that monster may have committed, and even a 'scare factor' that is shown with little skulls!
This was fantastic! I absolutely love Gothic literature and basically anything with monsters so I was very excited to read this for Autumn and get into that spooky reading mood! I loved the quotes and passages included as well as the 'Beyond the Book' sections that gave us further reading recommendations (or at least I'm seeing them that way!) with similar monsters or information about the author (such as Mary Shelley's memorable story of how she came up with the idea for Frankenstein)!
The end-of-the-book extras include a timeline that shows the literature that these monsters derived from in order of their existence, from Ancient Times to the Gothic literature era; a list of further reading; and even more monsters that were not given their own special feature!
This review was originally shared on Lazy Day Literature.
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July 1, 2021 While THE BIG BOOK OF MONSTERS may be geared to younger readers, there is no problem with adults wanting to reacquaint themselves with the best of the best.
The book is presented alphabetically, starting with Apep. Apep was from the Book of the Dead circa 16th century B.C. This was a giant serpent menacing anyone who came within close range.
This follows with a vast array of monsters, human and not of this world. Some like Apep, we might not be totally familiar with. Beatrice Rappaccini is a noted character created by Nathaniel Hawthorne in 1844. Dr. Giacomo Rappaccini had a garden of poisonous plants, and daughter Beatrice grew up in that garden. You can figure out the rest.
There are twenty-five monsters profiled in the book. Invisible Man, Mr. Hyde, The Golem, Medusa, Headless Horseman, Dracula and Dorian Gray are part of the pack. Other lesser known ones like Goblin Spider, Grendel, Horla, Humbaba, and Zahhak add another dimension to the work.
The fun illustrations give the book an added reason to read. Don’t be scared away from this book. It definitely is a must-add to your horror collection
The book is presented alphabetically, starting with Apep. Apep was from the Book of the Dead circa 16th century B.C. This was a giant serpent menacing anyone who came within close range.
This follows with a vast array of monsters, human and not of this world. Some like Apep, we might not be totally familiar with. Beatrice Rappaccini is a noted character created by Nathaniel Hawthorne in 1844. Dr. Giacomo Rappaccini had a garden of poisonous plants, and daughter Beatrice grew up in that garden. You can figure out the rest.
There are twenty-five monsters profiled in the book. Invisible Man, Mr. Hyde, The Golem, Medusa, Headless Horseman, Dracula and Dorian Gray are part of the pack. Other lesser known ones like Goblin Spider, Grendel, Horla, Humbaba, and Zahhak add another dimension to the work.
The fun illustrations give the book an added reason to read. Don’t be scared away from this book. It definitely is a must-add to your horror collection
July 6, 2019
I was given this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I have enjoyed lots of children's reference books over the years (both fiction and non-fiction) and yet I've never experienced anything quite like this.
The illustrations are in great contrast with the book's content which takes the form of well-researched baddies from classical literature. Some of the monsters I was familar with, some I weren't but there were interesting pieces of information even for the more well known monsters.
I liked that the author could point you in the direction of works that both inspired the twenty-five chosen antagonists and works that would be inspired by them.
This is definately a book for older children. Not because it's scary, but because in being a thorough study of ancient literature, some of the concepts and translations can be difficult for younger readers.
I thought it was awesome.
I have enjoyed lots of children's reference books over the years (both fiction and non-fiction) and yet I've never experienced anything quite like this.
The illustrations are in great contrast with the book's content which takes the form of well-researched baddies from classical literature. Some of the monsters I was familar with, some I weren't but there were interesting pieces of information even for the more well known monsters.
I liked that the author could point you in the direction of works that both inspired the twenty-five chosen antagonists and works that would be inspired by them.
This is definately a book for older children. Not because it's scary, but because in being a thorough study of ancient literature, some of the concepts and translations can be difficult for younger readers.
I thought it was awesome.
March 18, 2025
This was an amazing book! Seriously one of the best I've read in a long while. And why is that? Because not only is it about monsters, but it's about monsters from classic literature. And not only that, but it focused a lot on those beasties we don't hear about a lot. And there were tons of suggested titles for further reading. I was in heaven! I can't wait to read about all the monsters I had not heard of yet, and to find myself some new titles to read. But, what I liked best about this book is that it was aimed at younger readers, and so encourages them to check out old classics. Such a great idea!
February 11, 2022
You know how sometimes when you're weeding you start flipping through a book to see if it's been damaged and then you end up reading the whole thing because children's nonfiction is designed to be engaging and fun to look at?
September 16, 2019
Review for Monster Librarian forthcoming
October 21, 2019
Great hack for scholarbowl prep!
November 20, 2020
Amazing summaries of classic monster stories and tales with lots of other information historical and on authors etc. The illustrations are graphic and spooky with lots of dark colors
October 21, 2020
3.25 stars I knew going into this book that it wasn't my thing. But a sign of a good book should still make someone like me, who isn't all that interested in the subject matter and make me like it. It was interesting, but it I didn't love it. I read a monster or two at a time and often found my mine wandering. I had to read it out loud in different accents to make it more interesting. The content is intriguing and I did learn about monsters, tales and folklore I have never would have learned about, but mostly I was happy when I finished a chapter.
I also didn't care for the pictures. but I can see someone who is into monsters, and ghouls and scary tales, that this would be amazing. To each his own!
I also didn't care for the pictures. but I can see someone who is into monsters, and ghouls and scary tales, that this would be amazing. To each his own!
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