Monsterology: Fabulous lives of the creepy, the revolting, and the undead by Arthur Slade Date of Publication: 2005 ISBN: 0887767141 Number of Pages: 95

REQUIRED READING ABILITY: Junior: Average Intermediate : Average
GENRES: Non-fiction
THEMES : Good versus Evil - Life versus Death - Family - Appearance versus Reality

SUMMARY:
If you've ever wondered how tall Medusa is, or what Dracula’s dating techniques are, this is the book for you! With brief chapters on all manner of monsters from movies, myths, and history, you can become your own “monster master.”

WHO WOULD LOVE THIS BOOK? A kid who...
- likes puns and "inside jokes"
- is interested in learning about mythological creatures
- has a good sense of humour
- likes information delivered in a strong narrative "voice"
- likes scary stuff

WHAT ELSE?
This is very appealing non-fiction, with descriptions that will make kids laugh, and a format that is easy to follow and accessible to all.

RELATED LINK:
For more information about the author, who is Canadian, or to find out about other books in the series (including Villainology, out in 2007), check out www.arthurslade.com .