The Big Book of Monsters: The Creepiest Creatures from Classic Literature Contributor(s): Johnson, Hal (Author), Sievert, Tim (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 152350711X ISBN-13: 9781523507115 Publisher: Workman Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Books & Libraries - Juvenile Nonfiction | Literary Criticism & Collections - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology |
Dewey: 001.944 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.1" W x 10.1" (1.60 lbs) 176 pages |
Themes: - Holiday - Halloween |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Meet the monsters in this who's who of the baddest of the bad Like those supernatural beasts everyone knows and fears--the bloodsucking vampire, Count Dracula, and that eight-foot-tall mash-up of corpses, Frankenstein's Monster. Or that scariest of mummies, Cheops, who scientists revived after 4,700 years--big mistake Or more horrifying yet, the Horla, an invisible, havoc-wreaking creature that herds humans like cattle and feeds of their souls. Drawn from the pages of classic books and tales as old as time, this frightfully exciting collection features 25 of the creepiest creatures ever imagined, from witches and werewolves to dragons and ghosts. Every monster is brought to life in a full-size full-color portrait that captures the essence of the beast, and in lively text that recounts the monster's spine-tingling story. With sidebars that explore the history and the genre of each sourcebook, The Big Book of Monsters is an exciting introduction to literature and language arts. |
Contributor Bio(s): Johnson, Hal: - Hal Johnson is the author of Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods and Immortal Lycanthropes. He loves monsters and books. |