10/28/11
Series: Undead Ed by David Grimstone - Ages 9+
Undead Ed and the Howling Moon
Book 1
What's the Story?
Forget everything you've ever seen or heard about werewolves, zombies and vampires because Ed Bagley's going to tell you the single most important fact you'll ever learn: BEING UNDEAD SUCKS ...especially if you're a kid.
On his 13th birthday, Ed Bagley is hit by a truck and killed. But things go from tragic to freaky when Ed wakes in the sewers beneath the town of Mortlake with only a note from his missing left arm to explain that he's undead: a zombie, a walking corpse whose skin rots and oozes. And as if all this misfortune wasn't enough, there's a lunatic killer on the loose in Mortlake ...and only Ed can stop him.
What's the Buzz?
"Undead Ed and the Howling Moon is such a fun book, and is ideal for fans of the Scream Street series. It's gruesome and clever, with some great illustrations alongside the text." - Wondrous Reads
Where Can I Eat Brains?
The official Undead Ed website. Warning! if you go to Ed's site you're going to see the cover below. That book isn't available in the US yet, sorry.
10/27/11
The Death of Yorik Mortwell by Stephen Messer - Ages 9+
The Death Of Yorik Mortwell
What's the Story?
Inspired by the artwork of Edward Gorey, Windblowne author Stephen Messer delivers a mock-Gothic tale about poor Yorick (alas!), son of the Gamekeeper at venerable Ravenby Manor, who meets an untimely demise—in chapter one! Worry not, dear reader, for Yorick returns in ghostly form, intent on revenge. In the course of his hauntings, however, ghostly Yorick discovers that all manner of otherworldy creatures inhabit the manor grounds, and that he has a part to play in saving not only his still-living orphan sister but also the manor and everyone in it.
What's the Buzz?
"And this book is creepy, but also funny and is a wonderful addition to any middle grade to YA reader’s library who may, like me, not really enjoy the full-blown horror/slasher novel." - SMS Guys Read
"Most middle grade students will be in the mood for a good ghost story this time of year, and this story could fit the bill. The beginning is engaging, but the middle slows down quite a bit followed by a rather abrupt and anti-climactic ending. I would give this book to students who were looking for a quick, slightly spooky read." - Middle Grade Reads
Author's Site
10/26/11
Sipping Spiders Through a Straw (Campfire Songs for Monsters) by Kelly Dipucchio - Ages 8+
Sipping Spiders Through a Straw
Disgusting highlights include "If You're Scary and You Know It," "99 Bottles of Blood on the Wall," and the classic in the making, "Do Your Guts Hang Low?" Gather your creepy, crawly friends and get ready to slither and slink and howl and stink!
What's The Buzz?
"Haunting lyrics and spine-chilling music make this hair-raising collection frightfully fun."-Barry Bodies, ROLLING BONES
"...bloody brilliant!" -Ima Biter, THE TRANSYLVANIA TIMES
"Dreadful. Appalling. Hideous. Loved it!" -Simon Howl, MONSTER IDOL
"Ah….fall is here! It’s the perfect time of year for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over a campfire. As soon as the last s’more is gone, it’s time to gather with your favorite monsters to howl a verse or two of the classic "99 Bottles of Blood on the Wall". Or maybe "For He’s a Stinky Old Fellow" followed by "Do Your Guts Hang Low?"" - Missouri Reading
"Monsters sing about gross and macabre things and the detailed images -- of rotting, creepy things with bulging eyes -- will probably be disturbing for the usual picture book crowd. " - Common Sense Media
"A full complement of 18 songs rewritten for maximum horrifying effect means there's a new chance to get completely grossed out on every single page. " - The Imperfect Parent
"Perfect for kids who like a little bit of scary with a whole lot of giggles." - Three Silly Chicks
"Ghastly illustrations filled with grime and gore accompany each song. The drawings are so real you can almost feel the slime." - BookHive
Author's Site
Kelly DiPucchio
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