Monster Mischief - Hardcover

Jane, Pamela

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0689804717 ISBN 13: 9780689804717

Publisher: Atheneum, 2001

Synopsis

It's Halloween and five monsters are brewing a savory Halloween stew. Each monster adds something special to the mixture -- a juicy frog, a bat, a hairy spider. But when the littlest monster gets too curious and tips over the pot, the stew runs away! Little Moe is inconsolable (and very hungry!) until a knock on the door brings an unexpected guest -- and a big Halloween surprise. With rollicking rhyme and glowing watercolors, Pamela Jane and Vera Rosenberry serve up a tasty holiday treat for readers of all ages.

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Review:

Mmm, monster stew! One Halloween night two monsters decide to concoct a tasty stew. Soon they are joined by several other monsters, with more delicious ingredients: a spotted frog, a hairy spider, a green-scaled lizard, and a spooky bat. It looks like a mighty scrumptious feast... until the fifth monster, Moe, accidentally topples the garbage-can cauldron, and the stew runs away, "skedaddle-scat." Poor hungry monsters! Are they destined to suffer growling tummies on Halloween night, or is there a special trick-or-treater lurking at their door? With silly, catchy rhymes and fabulous watercolors of weird monsters, Pamela Jane and Vera Rosenberry dish up a delicious Halloween treat for every trick-or-treater who worries about not having enough stew—-or sweets--on that most mischievous night of the year. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter

About the Author:

Pamela Jane is the author of several books for children, including the Winky Blue series, illustrated by G. Brian Karas and Debbie Tilley; and Noelle of the Nutcracker, illustrated by Jan Brett, an ABA Pick of the List. Ms. Jane was born in Connecticut, grew up in the Midwest, and has lived on both coasts. She loves writing and says that her favorite books, like mischievous mice, pop out when she's looking the other way.

About this edition

• Publisher: Atheneum
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0689804717
• ISBN 13: 9780689804717
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Rosenberry Vera