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Library of Doom
Attack of the Paper Bats
In 'Attack of the Paper Bats' only the Librarian knows what can prevent a boy from falling prey to the attack of the bats.
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First published January 1, 2007
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Michael Dahl
551 books155 followersMichael Dahl is the author of over 200 books for children and young adults, including the acclaimed Finnegan Zwake mystery series and The Library of Doom. His works have earned Edgar and Anthony Award nominations and national design honors. As Editorial Director at Stone Arch Books, he champions engaging, award-winning stories that inspire young readers everywhere.
He also writes under aliases Chris Carey, Rick Thomas, and Mark Ziegler.
He also writes under aliases Chris Carey, Rick Thomas, and Mark Ziegler.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
February 16, 2012
I want to hug and kiss and make this book all my very own. It's scary with creepy pictures, and a cool little plot. Perfect for boys who are struggling with reading.
July 7, 2017
Categories/Genres for this class fulfilled by this book: High-low mystery/horror middle school
Copyright Date: 2007
Estimate of age level of interest: grades 5-8
Estimate of reading level: grade 3
Brief description: The pages from a stolen book turns into sharp bat like creatures that attack and only the librarian can stop them.
Identify at least 2 characteristics of this genre and subgenre and discuss how they appear in your book: This book is a middle school fantasy book. This book has magic, suspense and the supernatural which are characteristics of a scary middle school fantasy. The book from the library of doom that attacks the boy and magical librarian who saves him. While the reading level of this book is at the easy reader level, it has strong picture support and limits the number of words on the page, the content clearly places it in the middle school level as this book may be to frightening for younger readers.
In what ways and how well does the book as a whole serve its intended audience? The intended audience for this book is the middle school student who wants to read the same kind of books as their friends but are at a much lower reading level. This book does this well. The cover, pictures and style of the book convey the content well. The content in this book is middle school fantasy. The reading level is an easy reader. There are few words in this book with strong picture support.
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Copyright Date: 2007
Estimate of age level of interest: grades 5-8
Estimate of reading level: grade 3
Brief description: The pages from a stolen book turns into sharp bat like creatures that attack and only the librarian can stop them.
Identify at least 2 characteristics of this genre and subgenre and discuss how they appear in your book: This book is a middle school fantasy book. This book has magic, suspense and the supernatural which are characteristics of a scary middle school fantasy. The book from the library of doom that attacks the boy and magical librarian who saves him. While the reading level of this book is at the easy reader level, it has strong picture support and limits the number of words on the page, the content clearly places it in the middle school level as this book may be to frightening for younger readers.
In what ways and how well does the book as a whole serve its intended audience? The intended audience for this book is the middle school student who wants to read the same kind of books as their friends but are at a much lower reading level. This book does this well. The cover, pictures and style of the book convey the content well. The content in this book is middle school fantasy. The reading level is an easy reader. There are few words in this book with strong picture support.
Awards if any: N/A
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December 4, 2021
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Basically this little book:
⭐⭐ | 2 stars
Basically this little book:
⭐⭐ | 2 stars
January 10, 2021
I read the Spanish version of this and this series is more fun than most beginner books. I liked a few of the others a bit better than this one.
September 5, 2021
Great imagery!
December 31, 2023
A curious novella
October 21, 2016
A really old book on a street all by its self.When a kid from that street had went to that street
June 26, 2008
“Attack of the Paper Bats” is well written and employs attention commanding techniques. Each page raises the reader’s curiosity to read on. Imagery, such as, “invisible fingers” and “pages hungry” personifies the evil elements in this story. The description of “dark” is applied strategically in this writing and delivers the creepy feeling that is hoped for from this story type. The ending seems somewhat abrupt. Overall, this book serves well the purpose for which it is intended, a short, but interesting story.
November 16, 2013
A seriously great high interest book for emerging readers. I shared this with a class of 12/13 year olds who have been reading high/low books, and they were engaged, responsive and could recall much of the content in later discussion.
December 17, 2009
The first in the Library of Doom Series. A book is dropped in the street and the paper begins to form into razor sharp bats - attacking at will. A great high interest book for low grade readers!)
March 7, 2012
The Library of Doom books are a great series. They are a short chapter book that is presented in full color. They are a light humorous stories that are perfect for struggling readers.
May 18, 2015
Great series.
*No Favorite Passage*
*No Favorite Passage*
June 14, 2013
Its was okay. The book could of been a bit longer.
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