Monster Heroes written by
Blake Hoena and illustrated by Dave Bardin is a transitional chapter
book. This book collects four shorter stories by the author and illustrator pair: Ghost Trap, Zombies and Meatballs, Vampires and Veggies, and Witch's Brew. It is currently scheduled for release on June 1 2017. A zombie, a ghost, a vampire, and a witch make up one unique group
of monster friends who don't exactly fit in with the other monsters.
While their friends and family are busy scaring humans and doing general
scary stuff, our four monster friends are using their skills for the
greater good.
Monster Heroes is
a series of stories with an idea and artwork that I liked. Ghosts,
monsters, and ghoulies that want to help people rather than eat or scare
them. The artwork is bright, and sometimes silly, which I think was
perfect for the book. The stories were a little fun with good
intentioned monsters trying to help and protect people. Even though the
book is an easy read, and intended to be, I found it to be a little too
simplified. I do not think that is quite the right word, but it is the
one that keeps swirling through my mind. I felt like there could have
been something more, but I cannot quite put my finger on what. Even with
a simple vocabulary big ideas and humor can be abundant. I have read a
lot of easy readers and transitional chapterbooks- and while they are
easy readers the best ones have something that help the reader connect
with the characters and I could not find the connection here. I wanted
to love the book, but I just did not.
Monster Heroes is
a transitional chapter book with many playful and bright illustrations.
Readers that like Casper and similar stories about creatures that
should be scary being nice will enjoy the read. I found it to be a
little too simplified and stiff- but I do think there are many readers
out there that will enjoy the story.
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