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Synopsis
Chased into the woods by neighborhood bullies who are after his Halloween candy, fifth grader Charlie Cooper quickly gets lost and finds his way into Vampyreishtat--or Monsterland, an uncharted land where werewolves, mummies, and vampires live freely--and with the help of the Monster of all Monsters, Charlie hopes he will find his cousin Billy who disappeared a year ago.
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Is Monsterland appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A middle grade adventure where a bullied fifth grader enters a world populated by classic monsters (vampires, werewolves, mummies) and searches for his missing cousin. Mild peril and bullying themes, but ultimately kid-friendly with monster characters portrayed sympathetically.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include bullying and missing child.
Who'll love this
Kids who love monsters, Halloween stories, and portal adventures will enjoy Charlie's quest through Monsterland to find his cousin.