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The Monster Story-Teller
by Jacqueline Wilson Nick Sharratt"Monster Planet, here we come!"One morning at school, Natalie is feeling bored - until a tiny monster waves at her from a plant on the classroom window sill. The monster whizzes her off in his mini flying saurcer for some MONSTER FUN. Now Natalie really has some monster stories to tell.An exciting and funny adventure from the award-winning author of THE DINOSAUR'S PACKED LUNCH.
The Monster Story-Teller
by Jacqueline Wilson Nick SharrattOne morning at school, Natalie is very bored. Then she has a big surprise - there is a tiny monster at the window, waving at her! Suddenly Natalie's day is much more exciting . . .They whizz off together for some monster fun, and soon Natalie has lots of special stories to tell!
MONSTER! THIRSTY! DRINK!
by Sean TaylorIt's a VERY hot day. Monster is THIRSTY. He wants a drink!But UH-OH! Where is he going to find one? Hold on tight – Monster is in for another wild ride! This laugh-out-loud picture book is perfect for anyone who's ever wanted a long, cool drink on a long, hot day. With bold, bright illustrations by the talented Fred Benaglia, it's a hilarious picture-book treat and ideal for fans of Oi! Frog.
The Monster Trilogy (The\monster Trilogy Ser.)
by Brian AldissDracula Unbound, Frankenstein Unbound and Moreau’s Other Island all together in one eBook.
Monster War (Nightmare Academy #3)
by Dean LoreyMonsters. Once upon a time they turned up every now and then, triggered by a gifted child’s nightmares. But now they’re here. ALL OF THEM. And this time, it’s war…
The Monster Who Was Scared of Soap: Gold Book Band (Bloomsbury Young Readers)
by Amy SparkesA laugh-out-loud, zany tale about monsters, friendship and bath times, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school.Gerald the monster HATES baths. Being all washed and clean? Yuck! So Gerald's mum hires Maggie, a professional monster washer, to help. Can Gerald learn to have fun at bath time? This hilarious story from Amy Sparkes is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features colour illustrations by Jack Viant and lovable characters that children will easily relate to.Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson and Sarah Crossan. With gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents and fun activity ideas to help children get the most out of stories, this series is ideal for home and school. Guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) are available at bloomsburyguidedreading.com.'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader.' (Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher)Gold Book Band. Ideal for ages 6+.
The Monster Who Was Scared of Soap: Gold Book Band (Bloomsbury Young Readers)
by Amy SparkesA laugh-out-loud, zany tale about monsters, friendship and bath times, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school.Gerald the monster HATES baths. Being all washed and clean? Yuck! So Gerald's mum hires Maggie, a professional monster washer, to help. Can Gerald learn to have fun at bath time? This hilarious story from Amy Sparkes is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features colour illustrations by Jack Viant and lovable characters that children will easily relate to.Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson and Sarah Crossan. With gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents and fun activity ideas to help children get the most out of stories, this series is ideal for home and school. Guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) are available at bloomsburyguidedreading.com.'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader.' (Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher)Gold Book Band. Ideal for ages 6+.
The Monster Who Wasn't
by T C ShelleyA brilliantly rich and strange fantasy adventure that will make us all believe in monsters – be they good, bad or somewhere in between.It is a well-known fact that fairies are born from a baby's first laugh. What is not as well documented is how monsters come into being …This is the story of a creature who is both strange and unique. When he hatches down in the vast underground lair where monsters dwell, he looks just like a human boy – much to the disgust of everyone watching. Even the grumpy gargoyles who adopt him and nickname him 'Imp' only want him to steal chocolate for them from the nearby shops. He's a child with feet in both worlds, and he doesn't know where he fits.But little does Imp realise that Thunderguts, king of the ogres, has a great and dangerous destiny in mind for him, and he'll stop at nothing to see it come to pass …
The Monster Who Wasn't
by T C ShelleyIt is a well-known fact that fairies are born from a baby's first laugh. What is not as well documented is how monsters come into being … This is the story of a creature who is both strange and unique. When he hatches in the underground lair where monsters dwell, he looks just like a human boy – much to the monsters' dismay. Even the grumpy gargoyles who take him under their wings and nickname him "Imp" only adopt him to steal chocolate for them from nearby shops. With feet in both the monster and human worlds, Imp doesn't know where he fits. But little does Imp realize that Thunderguts, king of the ogres, has a great and dangerous destiny in mind for him, and he'll stop at nothing to see it come to pass. . . With rich, atmospheric writing, debut author T.C. Shelly weaves a story of unlikely friendship, family, strange magic, and finding one's place in the world.
Monsterbook: Rumblefart and the Beastly Bottom
by Michael BroadWill's school play is Beauty and the Beast, but Urk has discovered there'll be more than one monster on opening night! The show must go on, but can they stop Rumblefart and his mad monster mob?
Monsterbook: Pongdollop and the School Stink (Monsterbook Ser.)
by Michael BroadPongdollop wants his fellow monsters to join him in an uprising – and his secret weapon is a real stinker! Urk and Will have sniffed him out, but can they stop this smelly scoundrel from taking over the world?
Monsterbook: Snotgobble and the Bogey Bully (Monsterbook Ser.)
by Michael BroadThe new boy at Will's school is stealing snacks and smearing kids with an endless supply of bogies. Yuck! But on closer inspection this revolting rogue is not what he seems – so can anyone stop the bogey bully?
Monsterbook: Lumpydump And The Terror Teacher (Monsterbook Ser.)
by Michael BroadWill's new teacher, Mrs Dumpy, is really, really mean! And his monster friend, Urk, thinks she's hiding a MONSTROUS secret. Can a trip to the Horror Hills uncover the terror teacher's putrid plan?Join Will and Urk for another laugh-out-loud adventure!
Monsters: Book 3 (The Ashes Trilogy #Bk. 3)
by Ilsa J. BickAlex is tough. She has survived the EMP blast, she has lived among the flesh-eating Changed, and she has been separated from Tom for months. And she hasn't given up. But on the brink of starvation and in the grip of a winter that just won't end, Alex discovers a new and terrible truth: The Changed are still evolving. And... they've had help.
The Monsters and the Critics: Beowulf: The Monsters And The Critics
by J. R. TolkienThe complete collection of Tolkien’s essays, including two on Beowulf, which span three decades beginning six years before The Hobbit to five years after The Lord of the Rings.
Monsters Bite Back (Monster Hunting #2)
by Ian Mark‘A MONSTROUSLY FUNNY NEW VOICE,’ MAZ EVANS, WHO LET THE GODS OUT? The second seriously silly adventure in the hilarious series that turns everything you thought you knew about monsters upside down! Perfect for young monster hunters aged 8+ and fans of Sam Copeland, Jenny Pearson and How to Train Your Dragon
Monsters, Mushroom Clouds, and the Cold War: American Science Fiction and the Roots of Postmodernism, 1946-1964 (Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy)
by M. Keith BookerThe 1950s are widely regarded as the golden age of American science fiction. This book surveys a wide range of major science fiction novels and films from the long 1950s--the period from 1946 to 1964--when the tensions of the Cold War were at their peak. The American science fiction novels and films of this period clearly reflect Cold War anxieties and tensions through their focus on such themes as alien invasion and nuclear holocaust. In this sense, they resemble the observations of social and cultural critics during the same period.Meanwhile, American science fiction of the long 1950s also engages its historical and political contexts through an interrogation of phenomena, such as alienation and routinization, that can be seen as consequences of the development of American capitalism during this period. This economic trend is part of the rise of the global phenomenon that Marxist theorists have called late capitalism. Thus, American science fiction during this period reflects the rise of late capitalism and participates in the beginnings of postmodernism, described by Frederic Jameson as the cultural logic of late capitalism.
The Monsters of Rookhaven
by Pádraig KennyWinner of the Honour Award for Fiction, KPMG Irish Children's Book Awards, 2021.'A magnificent, shadowy, gothic adventure full of heart' Emma Carroll, author of Frost Hollow Hall.Sometimes the monsters take us. Sometimes we become the monsters.Mirabelle has always known she is a monster. When the glamour protecting her unusual family from the human world is torn and an orphaned brother and sister stumble upon Rookhaven, Mirabelle soon discovers that friendship can be found in the outside world.But as something far more sinister comes to threaten them all, it quickly becomes clear that the true monsters aren't necessarily the ones you can see.A thought-provoking, chilling and beautifully written novel, Pádraig Kenny's The Monsters of Rookhhaven, stunningly illustrated by Edward Bettison, explores difference and empathy through the eyes of characters you won't want to let go.'A stunning book . . . a brand new take on the monster story' Eoin Colfer'A wildly imaginative story . . . a triumph' Irish Examiner'Kenny is a thrilling writer and knows how to chill his readers' Telegraph
Monster's Trucks
by Rebecca Van SlykeMonster loves his construction vehicles. They help him dig deep trenches, push dirt and rocks, and carry all kinds of materials around his construction site.But Monster does not like sharing his trucks! No one can touch his bulldozer, fork lift, or crane. So what happens when the reader does exactly what Monster has said NOT to do?Monster is in for a wild and hilarious ride, getting scooped and raised and dumped all over the place. Thankfully, the end result -- after pushing levers, buttons, and gears galore -- is a surprise that's good fun for everyone (especially Monster).
Monster's Trucks
by Rebecca Van SlykeMonster loves his construction vehicles. They help him dig deep trenches, push dirt and rocks, and carry all kinds of materials around his construction site.But Monster does not like sharing his trucks! No one can touch his bulldozer, fork lift, or crane. So what happens when the reader does exactly what Monster has said NOT to do?Monster is in for a wild and hilarious ride, getting scooped and raised and dumped all over the place. Thankfully, the end result -- after pushing levers, buttons, and gears galore -- is a surprise that's good fun for everyone (especially Monster).
The Monsters We Defy
by Leslye Penelope'Rich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic!' P. Djèlí Clark, author of A Master of DjinnClara Johnson can talk to spirits - a gift that saved her during her darkest moments, now a curse that's left her indebted to the cunning spirit world.So when a powerful spirit offers her an opportunity to gain her freedom, Clara seizes the chance. The task: steal a magical ring from the wealthiest woman in the District.Clara can't pull off this daring heist alone. To pull off the impossible, she'll need help from an unlikely team: from a handsome jazz musician able to hypnotize with a melody, to an aging actor who can change his face. But as conflict in the spirit world begins to leak into the human one - an insidious mystery is unfolding, one that could cost Clara her life. Praise for The Monsters We Defy:'Leslye Penelope blends magic, mystery and mayhem in this deliciously complex historical fantasy' Veronica G. Henry'An enchanting adventure that weaves a spell' Justina Ireland'A fresh and engaging take on historical fantasy' Marie Brennan'Masterfully crafted. This smart and entertaining magical heist novel hits all the right notes' T. L. Huchu'Clara is a heroine for the ages' Alaya Dawn Johnson
The Monsters We Deserve
by Marcus Sedgwick'Do monsters always stay in the book where they were born? Are they content to live out their lives on paper, and never step foot into the real world?' The Villa Diodati, on the shore of Lake Geneva, 1816: the Year without Summer. As Byron, Polidori, and Mr and Mrs Shelley shelter from the unexpected weather, old ghost stories are read and new ghost stories imagined. Born by the twin brains of the Shelleys is Frankenstein, one of the most influential tales of horror of all time. In a remote mountain house, high in the French Alps, an author broods on Shelley's creation. Reality and perception merge, fuelled by poisoned thoughts. Humankind makes monsters; but who really creates who? This is a book about reason, the imagination, and the creative act of reading and writing. Marcus Sedgwick's ghostly, menacing novel celebrates the legacy of Mary Shelley's literary debut in its bicentenary year.
Monstroso (Pocket Money Puffins Ser. #4)
by Charlie HigsonOscar is not looking forward to Grandad coming to look after him at the weekend - it means he'll have to play endless rounds of chess or Monopoly, instead of war games on his computer. But when he finds Dad's ancient laptop in the study, he can't resist logging on to something called Project X - and all too soon Oscar creates a real live warrior, who is programmed to obey his every command. However Monstroso's wires are more than a little crossed, and Oscar finds himself in all sorts of trouble...Crazy fighting and monsters abound in Charlie's Higson's highly entertaining story for younger readers.
Monstrous Design (Battalion of the Dead series #2)
by Kat DunnWith swashbuckling, super-fast paced action and own voices queer romance, The Battalion of the Dead return in a dazzling new adventure, set amid the opulence and squalor of 18th-century London and Paris.1794, London: where luxury and squalor rub shoulders and men of science conspire to raise the dead and make monsters.From the glamorous excesses of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens to the city's seedy underbelly, Camille continues her search for Olympe de l'Aubespine – the girl born of magic and mayhem.But with half the battalion trapped in Paris and a new enemy lying in wait in London, time is running out. Camille must decide how much she's willing to risk. To get what you want, how far is too far?Perfect for fans of Netflix's Shadow and Bone series.
Monstrous Heart (The Deepwater Trilogy #1)
by Claire McKennaA sensational debut novel perfect for fans of Outlander and The Binding. This is gothic, epic, romantic fantasy at it’s very best; a tale of magic, intrigue on dangerous waters and a love story for the ages.