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Jack Fleming is one hell of a lucky guy for a dead man. As Elrod's eighth entry in the Chandleresque Vampire Files series opens, Fleming's got some mob money that nobody's missing; his gorgeous girlfriend, Bobbi, headlines a new revue that could lead to stardom; and his partner, the P.I. Charles Escott, has what looks like a simple, profitable case. Miss Sommerfield, a saltine-cracker heiress, wants some papers retrieved from a former boyfriend. Piece of cake, when your partner is a vampire.
But Escott won't let Jack do it the easy way. He seems to court danger. He's also secretive about his past, though it keeps him awake at night. Jack's worried about him but distracted by popular radio personality, Archy Grant, who's offering Bobbi more than just an appearance on his show. Archy's not above using mob connections get Jack out of the way. The heiress's former boyfriend wants the papers back, and he's got a gun. Soon bullets are flying, Escott's in mortal danger and seems to be unraveling, and Jack's out for blood--as soon as he can figure out whose.
The Dark Sleep will give fans new insights into Jack, Bobbi, and Escott, along with plenty of action. If you like your detectives hard-boiled and your vampire heroic, this is the series for you. --Nona Vero
Book Description
The novel that vampire fans have been thirsting for...the newest addition to P.N. Elrod's popular series The Vampire Files. Called "fast...intriguing," by Science Fiction Review, and "good-natured fun" by Locus, P.N. Elrod's series The Vampire Files has captured the imaginations of vampire fans and mystery readers alike. Jack Fleming, a vampire detective, makes his "living" on the mean streets of post-prohibition Chicago. As he struggles to fight the gangsters at large, he is also trying to sustain an ordinary life. At least, as ordinary as it can get when you're a vampire... Death hasn't ended Jack Fleming's problems. His girlfriend Bobbi has caught the attention of a famous radio star, who promises to open doors for the lovely singer-including the one to his bedroom. His current case-retrieving incriminating letters from the ex-lover of a rich, foolish young socialite, looks simple until bullets start flying. Now Jack's mortal partner is in the hospital. Who's behind the gun? The ex-lover? The radio star's goons? An old enemy? Jack has to find out the truth-before the lives of those he loves are put at risk...
"Well done...original. You won't want to miss this series." -Cemetery Dance
Customer Reviews:
Book 1.......2007-01-11
This book was really neat. It had almost an old fashioned style of writing which I found very refreshing. The main character is very stylish.
This is the SEVENTH book.......2006-01-09
Not the eighth book in this series. I think it's great, well written as parts of Escott's past are revealed. Have fun reading it!
Not my favorite.......2005-03-30
I read the other books in this series and although they were a bit bland, I did find them somewhat enjoyable. That was a few years ago. I picked up The Dark Sleep two days ago and attempted reading it. I made it to page 90. I normally can finish a book in a day, sometimes two. By the time I reached page 90 of this one I was asking myself "So what's the conflict?" I found no major conflict in this story. How can you have a story without conflict? Perhaps something will come up later on, but I'm just too bored with it to read on and find out. As far as I'm concerned, every great author knows you should introduce the problem early on to hook the reader. I'm SO not hooked!
Sorry, but I can't imagine myself ever returning to this series or author.
Meet Charles Escott!.......2002-03-28
I love P.N. Elrod's "The Vampire Files" series (beginning with Bloodlist and most recently, Lady Crymsyn) mainly because they contain one of the most fascinating characters I've ever encountered--Charles Escott.
The series in a nutshell: It's 1930's Chicago. Private agent Escott has joined forces with vampire Jack Fleming to rid the world (or at least, Chicago) of evil. The story moves along at a quick pace, and Elrod's characters are wonderful. My only complaint is that before The Dark Sleep, there simply wasn't enough Escott! I know, I know! It's the VAMPIRE files, not the Escott Files, but still!
Charles Escott is, well, basically Sherlock Holmes of 1930's Chicago! The steely gray eyes, the brilliant feats of deduction, complete with Sherlockian habits and characteristics are here--even the insomnia! In the first five books of the series, Elrod drops hints here and there about Escott's background, but we never really find out what he's all about. Why is he in Chicago? Why did he become a private agent? He's an enigma. In The Dark Sleep, we finally get an entire novel focusing on the mystery behind this man and his motives. You won't be disappointed.
One of the better Jack Fleming/Vampire Files novels.......2000-11-06
Jack Fleming works a lot better when the focus on his detective work is a lot narrower. Unlike "A Chill in the Blood," where he tries to stop a gang war, this time around our Vampire Detective is involved in a more traditional mystery involving a young socialite. Meanwhile, Jack's gal pal is trying to advance her career through a slick radio star. Just because Jack is dead does not mean he doesn't have feelings. As always, Elrod does a nice job of combining genres. Why are we surprised that vampires and noir go so well together?
Book Description
A beloved bedtime story lights up the dark all around us in this sumptuous new printing of a Candlewick classic.
Ten years ago, when a new Candlewick Press first published Martin Waddell’s and Barbara Firth’s CAN'T YOU SLEEP, LITTLE BEAR?, the quiet, classic picture book met with resounding reviews. "Move over GOODNIGHT MOON," raved PUBLISHERS WEEKLY in a boxed review (Candlewick’s first review ever). "Perfect for bedtime, or anytime," echoed KIRKUS REVIEWS. "Bound to become a beloved bedtime ritual," said SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL.
Now, in honor of that tenth anniversary, the book that became the first of a best-selling series - about a Little Bear who doesn’t like the dark and a sage Big Bear who brings him the moon - gets a well-earned deluxe treatment. This glorious printing boasts a beautiful new jacket embossed with gold, and a free, limited-edition print of the book’s cover, showing Big and Little Bear, the bright, yellow moon, and all the twinkly stars - perfect for framing!
Customer Reviews:
Can't you sleep, Little Bear.......2007-08-01
Purchased this book for 1 of my grandkids. Love the story and the artwork. Great read for going to bed :). I just purchased another one for another of my grandkids and am looking forward to spending some "grandma" time with her.
A parable on a child's need for love & reassurance.......2007-05-30
My daughter received this book as a Christmas gift last year, and she still loves it. Not a week goes by without this book being read. The story is simple enough - Big Bear puts Little Bear to bed, and settles down to a night of reading. Little Bear however, can't seem to get to sleep - the different positions tried by Little Bear is so reminiscent of a child's tossing and turning in bed, and the illustrations made my daughter laugh. It turns out Little Bear is afraid of the dark, and the rest of the story deals with Big Bear's efforts in trying to provide Little Bear with light, when all is really needed is a big hug and reassurances. Its a wonderful tale about the importance of nurturing and reassuring one's child so that they grow up feeling secure in our love for them.
A winner...........2007-01-10
This is a great bedtime story and my daughter loves it. Initially we got the book from the library, but I have since purchased our own copy. Tots will relate well to the little bear character, my daughter even recites some of the words. Its a great addition to our bedtime routine.
This book is a family favorite........2006-11-19
I used to read this book to my boys at bedtime. It was a nightly favorite. Recently we were discussing some of their favorite childhood memories and this came up. I decided to try to find a copy for my son to read to his daughter. This book is charming. Just about every child can relate to "little bear" as every adult can relate to "Big Bear". It's one to buy, keep and pass along.
great book.......2006-06-11
i read this to my toddler, too. he also laughs at the funny positions little bear tries so he could sleep. i think though, that this is more than about the excuses and tricks of a toddler to escape going to sleep. instead, it is about human comfort and physical contact our little ones need in order to make them feel comforted and safe. and about us adults trying to meet those needs and going beyond simply giving them a conducive atmosphere where they could sleep (giving all kinds of 'lamps'). all they really need is the warmth, love and physical presence of a parent or guardian.
Customer Reviews:
Nothing here to warrant a full length novel.......2007-04-11
To Sleep with Evil by Andria Cardarelle is the fourth book in the recently re-released Ravenloft line. This book was first published in September, 1996 and now has a new cover design as Wizards of the Coast seeks to get the Ravenloft line back where it was. The Ravenloft setting has been described as a gothic horror setting that is much darker than either the Forgotten Realms or the Dragonlance setting. I believe, when this book was written, it was the first published book my Ms. Cardalle which is the pen name of author Andria Hayday.
The plot of this book is rather simplistic and linear. It's about a young woman who is betrothed to a man. He desperately wants an heir to his name and holdings. However, as the story progresses more and more is revealed about who he is and who he surrounds himself with. As the young woman discovers these things she seeks a way to keep herself safe. I would like to go more in-depth about this plot, but quite honestly, that's really all there is to the plot. At best the plot is mildly interesting; at its worst it is a slow ponderous foray into a cure for insomnia. It's just not that interesting of a book. It almost seems to me that the author had enough material for a short story and stretched it to fill 308 pages to make a novel.
The characters in this book are mildly interesting at times. However, those times are few and far between. The character Zosia, is the cliché character that supplies information and is all knowing. The character, Lord Donskoy, is the evil leader of a band of ruthless killers. The character Marguerrite, is the clichéd maiden that does her best to survive in challenging circumstances and somehow develops extraordinary skills to discover things and survive where countless others have not. The most interesting character is Ramus, yet he only appears in about 30-40 pages of this book, leaving the rest of the book to flounder through until the next point he surfaces. Simply put the characters in this book are bland and uninteresting. Attentive readers can guess major, and minor, plot points within the first 20 pages and know how the book will end.
After finishing this book, I am still trying to figure out the reason behind Wizards of the Coast re-releasing this book when it so obviously falls short of the mystique of the Ravenloft world. This entire novel seems amateurish in scope and what it accomplishes. Ms. Cardarelle obviously has some talent, her descriptions of scenes were well done, yet in the end the story and characters were just not enough to warrant a full length novel or a place in the halls of Ravenloft. Fans of the Ravenloft world, and for that matter fantasy in general may be best served by skipping this book all together.
Nothing here to warrant a full length novel.......2007-04-11
To Sleep with Evil by Andria Cardarelle is the fourth book in the recently re-released Ravenloft line. This book was first published in September, 1996 and now has a new cover design as Wizards of the Coast seeks to get the Ravenloft line back where it was. The Ravenloft setting has been described as a gothic horror setting that is much darker than either the Forgotten Realms or the Dragonlance setting. I believe, when this book was written, it was the first published book my Ms. Cardalle which is the pen name of author Andria Hayday.
The plot of this book is rather simplistic and linear. It's about a young woman who is betrothed to a man. He desperately wants an heir to his name and holdings. However, as the story progresses more and more is revealed about who he is and who he surrounds himself with. As the young woman discovers these things she seeks a way to keep herself safe. I would like to go more in-depth about this plot, but quite honestly, that's really all there is to the plot. At best the plot is mildly interesting; at its worst it is a slow ponderous foray into a cure for insomnia. It's just not that interesting of a book. It almost seems to me that the author had enough material for a short story and stretched it to fill 308 pages to make a novel.
The characters in this book are mildly interesting at times. However, those times are few and far between. The character Zosia, is the cliché character that supplies information and is all knowing. The character, Lord Donskoy, is the evil leader of a band of ruthless killers. The character Marguerrite, is the clichéd maiden that does her best to survive in challenging circumstances and somehow develops extraordinary skills to discover things and survive where countless others have not. The most interesting character is Ramus, yet he only appears in about 30-40 pages of this book, leaving the rest of the book to flounder through until the next point he surfaces. Simply put the characters in this book are bland and uninteresting. Attentive readers can guess major, and minor, plot points within the first 20 pages and know how the book will end.
After finishing this book, I am still trying to figure out the reason behind Wizards of the Coast re-releasing this book when it so obviously falls short of the mystique of the Ravenloft world. This entire novel seems amateurish in scope and what it accomplishes. Ms. Cardarelle obviously has some talent, her descriptions of scenes were well done, yet in the end the story and characters were just not enough to warrant a full length novel or a place in the halls of Ravenloft. Fans of the Ravenloft world, and for that matter fantasy in general may be best served by skipping this book all together.
A seemingly random and pointless story .......2007-03-16
Marguerite is a young woman escaping the land of her birth, Darkon, after being attacked by a vicious vampire who has become obsessed with her and murdered the man she loved. Her parents, in an effort to save her from her stalker-vampire, broker a deal to betroth her to a total stranger; a somewhat wealthy lord in a far away land. The Vistani, a.k.a. gypsies, drug her and take her through the mysterious mists to the land that will be her new home. The gypsies drop her off on an abandoned looking road in the middle of a dark forest since they refuse to take her any further. With the foreboding cryptic comments of the gypsies hanging in her ears, she is picked up by two servants of her betrothed, Lord Donskoy. The crusty and creepy servants take her to the decrepit decaying castle that is her new home. She meets her betrothed who, while twice her age, appears to be nice if somewhat moody. Once settled into her new home, Marguerite befriends Zosia the cook who is an old Vistani witch and Yelena the mute girl who is her personal servant. She also befriends a strange gypsy man, Ramus, who lives in the surrounding forest and helps her home one day when she is lost.
The day after she arrives Lord Donskoy declares the marriage will take place the day after tomorrow. Meanwhile, Marguerite discovers the presence of her betrothed's mistress, Jacqueline Montarri, on the eve of her wedding in the castle, and also at the wedding and reception. She assumes that her new husband will set aside his mistress once the marriage takes place. But he does not. After the ceremony and the consummation of their marriage, Donskoy insists on strange bizarre rituals to discover if Marguerite is pregnant or not. He is determined to have a son, no matter what the cost. When the tests continually reveal she is not pregnant, Donskoy grows furious and strikes her. He vows that if she does not conceive soon, he will put her aside and sell her off to other lords he knows in favor of a more fertile wife; hinting that he might even kill her to be rid of her. Fearing for her marriage and her life, Marguerite is jealous of the attraction she senses between her husband and Jacqueline.
Consumed by unease and jealousy, Marguerite comes to depend on her friendship with Zosia. After several disturbing events, such as the apparition of her husbands deceased first wife, and signs of a gypsy curse, Marguerite begins to suspect something is very wrong with Donskoy and his strange household. One night she follows Donskoy, his mistress, and his deformed 'acquaintances', into the dark forest. She witnesses them slaughter inoccent stranded travelers, reveling in the bloodshed. Horrified, she unintentionally reveals her presence and her husbands hounds hunt her down. Now on the run, she knows she can't go home, believing Donskoy will kill her for what she has seen. She decides to leave, but finds she cannot. When she enters the mists and comes out the other side she finds herself even closer to the very castle she is trying to flee from. It is then she finally believes what others have implied, that the mists are magical and prevent anyone except the Vistani (and those of powerful magic) from leaving. In order to leave she must have a gypsy guide so she seeks out Ramus, who instead of helping her escape as she thought, bespells her so that she agrees to lay with him and conceives a son. He tells her that her husband is cursed, and as such cannot ever sire a child, in order to help her and spare her life of her husbands rage, he begets a child on her that will be passed off as her husbands. He tells her she must return to Donskoy, who won't kill her now that she bears his child. Then Ramus disappears leaving her no choice but to return when Donskoy's servants find her.
She soon falls seriously ill. Her pregnancy is far from normal and her belly swells more rapidly than it should. Only five months along she births the child, who has monstrous claws and black scarred hands. Then, this is where the book is a bit confusing, the baby turns into a shadow monster that takes on the form of a serpent and kills Donskoy. With the evil Lord Donskoy dead Zosia sends a now insane Marguerite off with a caravan of gypsies to return her to her home land of Darkon, where all her memories of her former life are erased and replaced with an entirely new identity.
And thats where the story ends, just as it was getting interesting. We're never told what happens to the baby/monster/shadow serpent that Marguerite bore. We don't know what happens to Ramus, the child's true father, or if the curse he is under is broken too. We don't know what happens to Zosia, Yelena, or the others left behind at the castle. The evil Jacqueline Montarri, presumably, is left now completely in charge and free to wreak evil wherever she wants without Donskoy to restrain her.
I don't mind a book with an unhappy ending, in fact I find it quite refreshing. But the one thing I can't stand, especially in this book; are all the loose ends and the complete lack of any form of closure or resolution. The story just seems so unfinished, perhaps because the author intends a sequel? But whatever the cause, once I finished reading this book I was left with a distinct feeling of disappointment, dissatisfaction, and frustration. I wanted to know what happened to all the other characters! Especially, Ramus who seems to be a damned and lost soul looking for redemption. Overall, the story just seemed so pointless to me. At the end of the novel Marguerite is in a worse position than when she first started. She is returned to the same land she fled in fear of her life (I presume with the same stalker-vampire waiting to pounce on her since the author never clarifies this), and the only reason she's not insane is because her memories were erased and replaced with happier ones. She ends up a far cry from the young, inoccent, and beautiful girl she first starts as; and not in a positive way. All the other characters, with the exception of Donskoy, are pretty much the same as when the novel began (at least I assume so since the ending never says otherwise). The characters, with the exception of Marguerite, fail to undergo any development, and Marguerite's changes were all for the worse. The author's writing and descriptions are excellent but the total lack of closure at the end makes the whole novel meaningless in my opinion. Afterwards I was left wondering what point was the author trying to convey, but (at least in my case) failed to do so? Why did she feel compelled to write this seemingly random and pointless story that has no real ending? And most importantly, why did I waste my time reading this? Therefore, my overall recommendation is to avoid this book. Maybe a sequel would make this book more bearable, tying up all the loose ends, but I doubt it.
Too long to get into.......1999-06-25
This book takes way too long to grab a reader into it. The characters are kind of interesting, but sometimes it seemed the author was having problems trying to figure out what the character was doing,which could of been better, without trying to give away too much. The ending was fairly well written, although predictable, but again it just takes too much time to get here. This is one book in the series that I would not take the time to go back and re-read it.
boring..........1998-10-05
Sorry, but I cannot agree to the other review posted here. I found this novel rather boring and lacking the constant atmosphere of dread that each good horror story should have. I think it is the worst book of the series I read so far, but it does have a nice cover though. But should one judge a book by it's cover ? And another thing, all the other Ravenloft-novels were blue in color, why is this one...ahm...reddish brown ?
Book Description
The well-behaved hero of this story goes right to bed without any fuss. But the show-off tiger in his closet wants to tap-dance and play the drums. An increasingly annoyed little boy argues, scolds, and pleads. "Oops, Tiger is sorry! Tiger will be very, very quiet," Tiger promises— but it's hard to be good when you're alone in the dark. The little boy wonders if he'll ever get to sleep—until he discovers the best way to deal with a noisy tiger is to let him snuggle into bed with you.
Children who don't want to settle down at bedtime will happily recognize themselves in this adorable noisemaker.
Customer Reviews:
Tiger Can't Sleep.......2006-03-10
Our library read this book as part of it's story time and my daughter loves it. We checked it out and read it every day. It has great sounds to read together, from the tiger eating chips to the little boy telling him to be quiet. The pictures are nice to read and it just is a great story.
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- Can't You Sleep Little Bear
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Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?
Martin Waddell
Manufacturer: Walker Books Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
 Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books | Action & Adventure | Children's Literature Guides | Classics by Age | Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths | General | Humorous | Literary Criticism & Collections | Poetry | Popular Culture | Read-Aloud | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror | Short Story Collections
ASIN: 0744513162 |
Customer Reviews:
Can't You Sleep Little Bear.......2003-03-17
Little Bear is afraid of the dark. He tries and tries to go to sleep, but he just can't. To stop Little Bear being scared, Big Bear sets a tiny lantern next to Little Bear's bed. But the tiny lantern only lights up a small part of the cave, and there is still lots of dark. So, Big Bear brings out a bigger lantern. Still, Little Bear is not satisfied, and Big Bear is forced to bring out the Biggest Lantern of Them All. After some time though, Little Bear has not fallen asleep. "Can't you sleep, Little Bear?" asks Big Bear for the fourth time. When Little Bear points to the darkness outside, Big Bear is puzzled. How can Big Bear show Little Bear that there is nothing to be afraid of?
This is one of my favorite short stories. It certainly deserves all 5 stars.
Book Description
The Moon in My Room is a charming tale about a cuddly bear cub named Will, who is on a quest to overcome his fear of the dark. After a sleepless night, Will seeks the advice of his friends: Bandit the raccoon, Sophie the fox, Flynn the wolf, and Bunny the rabbit. Each friend shares with Will the special way they conquered their unique fears. Will realizes that he must find his own solution to overcome his fear of the dark.
Customer Reviews:
Moon in my Room?.......2004-02-22
The text fights off any sensible reader and answers the question, "If kids are afraid of bears, what are bears afraid of?" with a simple example: cloying rhymes.Illustrations are very cute, making me wonder if this was designed as a TV show that didn't quite make it to the tube.
An engaging tale with a lesson for kids.......2003-10-06
Wallen's Moon In My Room also receives the warm drawings of Robert Sauber as it tells of a cuddly beat cub named Will who wants to overcome his fear of the dark. His friends join in to help him by telling him their own methods for overcoming ear in this story of conflict resolution. An engaging tale with a lesson for kids.
A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT!!!.......2001-11-15
What a delightful book! The illustrations leap out & sweep you up into Willowbe woods along with the characters. It encourages children to tell about their fears & makes them realize that it's ok to have fears. I hope this book finds it's way to many homes this holiday season!
A Must Read for Children of All Ages.......2001-11-11
This book is destined to become a family treasure, a favorite for children of all ages. The story and illustrations are clever, and are especially comforting to those who are afraid of the dark (that's almost everybody). The Moon in My Room is a wonderful gift, and will no doubt be worn ragged from many, many bedtime readings. This is a rare find for which we are thrilled to have stumbled upon. Buy and share this book!
The Moon in My Room.......2001-11-10
This was a charming book for young readers. The illustrations are wonderful. The rhyming make it a fun and easy reading. The story is adorable and the characters are great. I really liked looking for the hidden pictures. Kids will love this book. I can't wait until the next book from WillowBe Woods is released!
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Scare Yourself To Sleep (Creepies)
Rose Impey
Manufacturer: Gingham Dog Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
Spine-Chilling Horror | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
General | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
General | Ages 9-12 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
Monsters | Obsessions | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
Impey, Rose | ( I ) | Authors, A-Z | Horror | Genre Fiction | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0769633668 |
Book Description
Four scary tales children will love!
The Creepies series shines a light on those dark corners for every child who has wondered if there is something lurking there. Filled with illustrations that encourage a child’s imagination, these unique, “personal-sized” books are sure to entertain even the most reluctant reader. Sometimes things are not what they seem, so bring a flashlight and dive into the scary world of Creepies.
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Scare Yourself to Sleep – Camping in the backyard under the trees is great fun. But as darkness closes in and flashlights click on, a contest of out-scaring each other makes falling asleep a nightmare!
Customer Reviews:
A creepy story.......2005-07-05
My seven year old loved this book. She liked the story line about a cousin and a sleep over. It was also not too scary. I liked it because it was short and kept her interest for the duration. She read the whole book in about twenty minutes. I would recommend this book for any independent reader in grades two or three.
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Alfi & the Dark
S. Miles , and
E. Le Cain
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
General | Ages 4-8 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
Sleep | Issues | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0877015279 |
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- A heartwarming story about learning to overcome midnight terrors to life
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Monster Solution
Sara Goodman Zimet
Manufacturer: Discovery Press Publications Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
Bedtime & Dreaming | Baby-3 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
Action & Adventure | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
Fiction | Emotions & Feelings | Social Situations | People & Places | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
General | Ages 4-8 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
Monsters | Obsessions | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
Sleep | Issues | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0964515911
Release Date: 2005-07-01 |
Product Description
Patrick, the hero of this tale, tackles the problem of ridding his closet of not one, not two, but three fearsome and sometimes funny monsters. His first attempts are met with disappointment and frustration. Then he has a great idea that leads him to find a solution that is guaranteed to work. With courage and determination, he confronts his monsters and banishes them forever. First Prize Winner in CIPA's 2004 Writers Contest.
Customer Reviews:
A heartwarming story about learning to overcome midnight terrors to life.......2006-03-12
The Monster Solution is a picturebook about a young boy who is afraid to be alone in his bedroom at night because of the fearsome monsters who haunt him - a Slimy Monster, Monster Owl, and Monster Lizard. He tries leaving them a note, and making noises to drive them away, but nothing works - until he has the idea to get some special Monster Solution spray. A light misting of Monster Solution smells pleasant to humans, but so terrible to monsters they just can't bear to stay around it! The amusing, simple color illustrations bring a heartwarming story about learning to overcome midnight terrors to life.
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- The Dragon's Son (Dragonvarld Trilogy, Book 2)
- The Enchanted Forest Chronicles: Dealing with Dragons / Searching for Dragons / Calling on Dragons / Talking to Dragons
- The Fred Factor: How passion in your work and life can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary
- The High Blood Pressure Solution: Natural Prevention and Cure With the K Factor
- The Immortal Game: A History of Chess, or How 32 Carved Pieces on a Board Illuminated Our Understanding of War, Art, Science and the Human Brain
- The Malloreon, Vol. 2 (Books 4 & 5): Sorceress of Darshiva, The Seeress of Kell
- The Mayan Oracle: Return Path to the Stars (Book, 44 Cards, 20 Mayan Star Glyphs, 13 Numbers,and 11 Lenses of Mystery)
- The Merlin Mystery
- The Message of the Sphinx: A Quest for the Hidden Legacy of Mankind
- The Oxford Book of Gothic Tales (Oxford Books of Prose)
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