Monster Heroes

Description

Linda (the witch), Brian (the zombie), Will (the ghost), and Mina (the vampire) are monsters who fight for good. While other monsters try to hurt people, these four Monster Heroes help people. From switching potions to feeding zombies, these monsters will do whatever it takes to stop the monster madness caused by other creatures. AGES: 5-7

cz Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and enjoys writing about fun things like history, space aliens, and superheroes. Blake has written more than fifty chapter books and dozens of graphic novels for children. Dave Bardin studied illustration at Cal State Fullerton while working as an art teacher. As an artist, Dave has worked on many different projects for television, books, comics, and animation. In his spare time Dave enjoys watching documentaries, listening to podcasts, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. He works out of Los Angles, California.

...Hoena's playful sense of humor and Bardin's Cartoon Network-ready illustrations keep these three-chapter stories quick moving and entertaining.-- "Publishers Weekly" Delightful full-color illustrations keep young readers engaged. Filled with simple dialogue, action, and controlled vocabulary, this title is ideal for students ready for independent reading. The adventures of these lovable monsters will entice young readers. Purchase where there is a great need for beginning chapter books.-- "School Library Journal" Four good-hearted monsters repeatedly save the day by concocting clever ways to foil the schemes of their evil families and schoolmates. . . .Bardin adds a zany element to the well-leaded narrative with daffy cartoon illustrations. . .Hoena tucks sufficient tongue-in-cheek references into the narrative to keep older readers amused, should they happen upon the book. Never a dull moment at Frankenstein Elementary.-- "Kirkus Reviews"