Into the Shadowlands (Monster Or Die) - Softcover

Cynthia Reeg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1631631349 ISBN 13: 9781631631344

Publisher: Jolly Fish Press, 2017

Synopsis

In this tale of two monsters, seventh-grade troll Malcolm McNastee is on a mission to rid Uggarland of misfits, especially Frankenstein (Frank) Frightface Gordon. Much to Malcolm s horror, Frank rescued Malcolm s disgraced dad from exile. This unspeakable act could tarnish Malcolm s true-blood troll reputation. On the other claw, Frank a neat freak who s never fit the normal monster mode must quickly reform under a new Uggarland law. If he doesn t, he could face exile or worse. Malcolm decides to regain his good-monster standing by leading Frank and a band of misfits into the dangerous Shadowlands where many enter and few emerge unscathed. Frank and Malcolm must brave the Shadowlands perils, realizing that even if they make it out alive, their lives will never be the same.

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About the Author

Cynthia Reeg, a St. Louis librarian, ventured from behind the book stacks to write her own books. While she s had worldly adventures fishing for piranhas in the Amazon, climbing the Great Wall of China, and whitewater rafting in New Zealand she s mainly a Midwestern girl. Cynthia enjoys tennis, hiking, reading, and hanging out with her amazing family. Learn more at cynthiareeg.com.

Reviews

Gr 3–5—Being a misfit monster is a serious problem in Uggarland and can eventually lead to exile or even death. Fortunately for Frankenstein (Frank) Gordon and his nonconformist friends, there is an "Odd Monsters Out" class at Fiendful Fiends Academy, where the eccentricities range from a dragon who can't breathe fire to a vampire who drinks milk. In this second installment of the series, Frank and his friends have just returned from a daring rescue of two misfits from exile but soon find themselves in another deadly situation. Their class is sent on a scavenger hunt to the Shadowlands, the treacherous divide between Uggarland and the human world, which is full of dangerous animals and malevolent spirits. To make matters worse, Frank's nemesis, the troll Malcolm McNastee, has been assigned to chaperone the group. Malcolm reviles all misfits and has a very personal reason for hating Frank above all others. There's a little something for everyone here; suspense, adventure, a blossoming romance, and some truly corny humor from a two-headed gargoyle. VERDICT An approachable read for fans of adventure/fantasy and humor in a school setting. While feasible as a stand-alone, it is optimal to have read the first installment.—Amy Nolan, St. Joseph Public Library, MI

Edition details

• Publisher: Jolly Fish Press
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1631631349
• ISBN 13: 9781631631344
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184