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Calico Chapter Books: Monster Hunters series.
Illustrated by
Scott Brundage.
Gabe, Tyler, and Sean continue to help Gabe's older brother document proof of mythical and legendary monsters for his internet show Discover Cryptids; these outings take the crew to the Ozark Mountains (Howler), West Virginia (Mothman), South Carolina (Swamp Lizard), and Saskatchewan (Turtle Lake). Despite the stilted dialogue, reluctant or struggling middle-grade readers will appreciate the large print, short chapters, and action-packed illustrations. Review covers the following Calico: Monster Hunters titles: Hunt the Ozark Howler, Meet the Mothman, Spot the Swamp Lizard Man, and Track the Turtle Lake Monster.
185 pp.
| Random/Lamb
| April, 2003
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TradeISBN 0-385-73004-7$$15.95
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LibraryISBN 0-385-90093-7$$17.99
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When Abram Harsich comes to Robert's drought-stricken town with his Mirror of All Things and grand plans for a rain machine, the mesmerized residents forget their troubles--and their children who are mysteriously disappearing. Eleven-year-old Robert watches the ensuing events quietly and, with increasing unease, begins to question what is happening. His determination and heroic actions are the steady focus of the tale.
Reviewer: Barbara Scotto
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2003
82 pp.
| Tundra
| May, 2001
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TradeISBN 0-88776-550-5$$16.95
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Illustrated by
Lindsay Grater.
In 1887, fourteen-year-old Maryanne Caswell traveled with her family from Ontario to Saskatchewan to settle in the Canadian West. During this time she wrote detailed letters to her grandmother about life on the frontier. The letters provide vivid snapshots of Maryanne's daily activities, both mundane and exciting. Warm pencil sketches decorate the handsomely presented letters.