A Taste For Monsters

Author : Matthew J. Kirby
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0545817943
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Taste for Monsters written by Matthew J. Kirby and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “lovely, suspenseful, lyrical” ghost story set in Jack the Ripper’s London from the Edgar and PEN Award-winning author of Icefall (Kirkus Reviews). London 1888, and Jack the Ripper is terrorizing the people of the city. Evelyn, a young woman disfigured by her dangerous work in a matchstick factory with nowhere to go, does not know what to make of her new position as a maid to the Elephant Man in London Hospital. Evelyn wanted to be locked away from the world, like he is, shut away from the filth and dangers of the streets. But in Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, she finds a gentle kindred, who does not recoil from her, and who understands her pain. When the murders begin, however, Joseph and Evelyn are haunted nightly by the ghosts of the Ripper’s dead, setting Evelyn on a path to facing her fears and uncovering humanity’s worst nightmares, in which the real monsters are men. “[A] grisly fantasy . . . Evelyn—all grit, anger, and distrust—is a complex and engaging character, the slums and slang of Victorian-era London are carefully delineated, and the eventual revelation of Leather Apron’s identity and fate will leave readers gasping.” —Publishers Weekly “This historical fiction blends horror with mystery and results in wonderfully crafted storytelling with strong, well-drawn characters . . . A great read for fans of history, true crime, or ghost stories.” —School Library Journal “Kirby’s character development, particularly his portrayal of the extraordinary Mr. Merrick, is consistently impressive. Austen devotees are sure to appreciate Kirby’s commitment to the gothic entanglements of Northanger Abbey.” —Booklist

Author : Matthew J. Kirby
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 054532307X
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Clockwork Three written by Matthew J. Kirby and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three ordinary children are brought together by extraordinary events. . . Giuseppe is an orphaned street musician from Italy, who was sold by his uncle to work as a slave for an evil padrone in the U.S. But when a mysterious green violin enters his life he begins to imagine a life of freedom.Hannah is a soft-hearted, strong-willed girl from the tenements, who supports her family as a hotel maid when tragedy strikes and her father can no longer work. She learns about a hidden treasure, which she knows will save her family -- if she can find it.

Author : Kim Fu
Publisher : Tin House Books
ISBN 13 : 1953534066
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century written by Kim Fu and published by Tin House Books. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The strange and wonderful define Kim Fu’s story collection, where the line between fantasy and reality fades in and out, elusive and beckoning." —The New York Times Book Review A LitHub, ALTA, and PureWow Best Book of the Month A BuzzFeed and WIRED Pick for a Book You Need to Read This Winter In the twelve unforgettable tales of Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century, the strange is made familiar and the familiar strange, such that a girl growing wings on her legs feels like an ordinary rite of passage, while a bug-infested house becomes an impossible, Kafkaesque nightmare. Each story builds a new world all its own: a group of children steal a haunted doll; a runaway bride encounters a sea monster; a vendor sells toy boxes that seemingly control the passage of time; an insomniac is seduced by the Sandman. These visions of modern life wrestle with themes of death and technological consequence, guilt and sexuality, and unmask the contradictions that exist within all of us. Mesmerizing, electric, and wholly original, Kim Fu’s Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century blurs the boundaries of the real and fantastic, offering intricate and surprising insights into human nature.

Author : Daisy Hirst
Publisher : Candlewick
ISBN 13 : 1536217743
Total Pages : 18 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Monster Food written by Daisy Hirst and published by Candlewick. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do little monsters like to eat? Daisy Hirst infuses a bright, funny board book with her offbeat charm. Some monsters eat peaches. Some monsters eat pears. And then there are monsters who eat only chairs. Some monsters like noodles and some prefer stew, but there’s always that one you’ll see eating a shoe, or . . . a rake? Picky little eaters, adventurous eaters, and born jokesters alike will see themselves in this comedy of cuisine, perfectly suited for the youngest (and hungriest) of listeners.

Author : Matthew J. Kirby
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0545274249
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Icefall written by Matthew J. Kirby and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Princess Solveig and her siblings are trapped in a hidden fortress tucked between towering mountains and a frozen fjord, along with her best friend and an army of restless soldiers, all awaiting news of the king's victory in battle. But as they wait for winter's end, acts of treachery make it clear that a traitor lurks in their midst.

Author : Aleron Kong
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781952102004
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Land written by Aleron Kong and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 8th Novel of the Internationally Acclaimed Chaos Seeds Saga Over 100 THOUSAND ????? Reviews A mesmerizing tale reminiscent of the brutality of Goblin Slayer and the majesty of Game of Thrones Audible's Customer Favorite of the Year! #1 Audiobook 2017 #1 in Epic Fantasy || #1 in HumorWelcome my friends! Welcome... to "The Land!" The battle of the dead was won, but at a great cost. Sion,leader of the Mist Village was left with only pain and regret as Richter was claimed by the abyss. What no one but the abandoned chaos seed knows is that he narrowly avoided the curse of the lich Singh, a curse that still hangs above his head. Now, surrounded by miles of darkness and tons of crushing rock,Richter has to find his way back into the light. The only problem is that this monster of a man is being pursued by monsters, a demon and his own foolish choices. Faced with all the dangers of the deep dark, what will Richter say when the buried horrors of The Land come a calling and asked if he's paid his dues? Well he'll look right back, stare that horror in the eye and say, "Yes sir, the check is in the mail!" Welcome back my friends! Welcome back... to The Land! ps - Gnomes still Rule!

Author : Judy Sierra
Publisher : Dragonfly Books
ISBN 13 : 9780375859496
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thelonius Monster's Sky-High Fly Pie written by Judy Sierra and published by Dragonfly Books. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A good-natured monster thinks a pie made out of flies would be a good dessert, and invites all his friends and relatives over to try it.

Author : Shaun Hamill
Publisher : Pantheon
ISBN 13 : 152474767X
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Cosmology of Monsters written by Shaun Hamill and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 2019 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shielded by his mother and sisters from his father’s obsessive construction of a haunted house attraction, young Noah considers an ultimate sacrifice when he chooses to acknowledge a monster that his family members have tried to ignore.

Author : Casey Matthews
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781975677930
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The One Who Eats Monsters written by Casey Matthews and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long ago, before history broke in half, elder gods exiled the vengeful deity Erynis to a far corner of Earth. When Ryn is found weakened after saving the life of an innocent villager, the U.S. military mistakes the battered immortal for a feral teenager and places her in New Petersburg, a decaying city full of monsters.In her clash with the city's demons, Ryn is confused by her intense emotional connection with Naomi Bradford, a senator's daughter she has sworn to protect. But while her claws can kill anything that dies (and a few things that cannot), she must also contend with the human race. They lie, they speak in riddles, and to protect her friend, the immortal must navigate the senseless rules of their flawed civilization. Worse, they are fragile-and giving her heart to one makes Ryn afraid for the first time in her eternal life.

Author : Margrét Helgadóttir
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781910462317
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Eurasian Monsters written by Margrét Helgadóttir and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-20 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: