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Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #1: Professor Gargoyle

Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #1: Professor Gargoyle

Published in
2012
3.68
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Description

';Two-headed monsters, giant tentacles, angry demons Lovecraft Middle School is great creepy fun!' Ransom Riggs, author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Strange things are happening at Lovecraft Middle School. Rats are leaping from lockers. Students are disappearing. The school library is a labyrinth of secret corridors. And the science teacher is acting very peculiar in fact, he just might be a monster-in-disguise. Twelve-year-old Robert Arthur knew that seventh grade was going to be weird, but this is ridiculous! Professor Gargoyle (Volume I in the Tales from Lovecraft Middle School series) is full of bizarre beasts, strange mysteries, and nonstop adventure. It's perfect for readers ages 10 and up. Best of all, the cover features a state-of-the-art ';morphing' photo portrait so you can personally witness the professor transforming into a monster. You won't believe your eyes! ';Gilman's debut and series kick-off is great fun for fans of light horror. The changing image on the cover will snag interest, and the spookily realistic black-and-white illustrations throughout complete this slick, scary, funny package. [There are] delectable hints of age-appropriate, Lovecraftian Otherness...with none of the purple prose.' Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Hardcover edition.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
160 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Engaging Horror for Young Readers: 'Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #1: Professor Gargoyle' offers a perfect blend of horror and adventure that is age-appropriate for middle school readers, introducing them to the genre in an exciting and accessible way.
  • Imaginative Storytelling: Charles Gilman crafts a unique and imaginative story that combines elements of Lovecraftian lore with modern middle school experiences, making for a fresh and intriguing narrative that stands out in young adult literature.
  • Interactive Features: The book includes interactive elements like lenticular covers and illustrations that bring the story to life, making the reading experience more engaging and enjoyable for young readers who appreciate a visual component in their literature.