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No Place for Monsters #1
Ei täällä ole hirviöitä
Hurja mutta sydämellinen tarina ystävyydestä, painajaisista ja hirviöistä. Karmaiseva kauhusarja alkaa!
Cowslip Groven pikkukaupungissa kaikki on aina ollut mallillaan. Nurmikot on siististi leikattu, ja jäätelöauton tunnuslaulu soi. Jotakin outoa on kuitenkin alkanut tapahtua: lapsia katoaa, eikä kukaan sen jälkeen enää muista heitä. Eivät ystävät eivätkä perheenjäsenet.
Levi ja Kat kuitenkin muistavat yhä, ja he päättävät lyöttäytyä yhteen. Kaksikon on kohdattava pahimmat pelkonsa ja pelastettava kadonneet lapset ennen kuin ikiaikainen paha nielaisee koko kaupungin - mukaan lukien Levin ja Katin.
Runsaasti kuvitettu teos aloittaa villin, pelottavan ja rakastettavan omaperäisen sarjan.
Cowslip Groven pikkukaupungissa kaikki on aina ollut mallillaan. Nurmikot on siististi leikattu, ja jäätelöauton tunnuslaulu soi. Jotakin outoa on kuitenkin alkanut tapahtua: lapsia katoaa, eikä kukaan sen jälkeen enää muista heitä. Eivät ystävät eivätkä perheenjäsenet.
Levi ja Kat kuitenkin muistavat yhä, ja he päättävät lyöttäytyä yhteen. Kaksikon on kohdattava pahimmat pelkonsa ja pelastettava kadonneet lapset ennen kuin ikiaikainen paha nielaisee koko kaupungin - mukaan lukien Levin ja Katin.
Runsaasti kuvitettu teos aloittaa villin, pelottavan ja rakastettavan omaperäisen sarjan.
384 pages, Hardcover
First published September 15, 2020
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September 2, 2021
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I read this (very slowly😉) with my 10 year old and 12 year old. We each would read one chapter and then pass the book to the next person. It was a slow burn. 😜 My kids love graphic novel style books and this did not disappoint. 🤗 The illustrations are black and white and perfectly match the monstrous creepiness that is this book. It would be a great read for: any kid 10 and up, that isn’t easily scared, looking for a book to read during October.
I read this (very slowly😉) with my 10 year old and 12 year old. We each would read one chapter and then pass the book to the next person. It was a slow burn. 😜 My kids love graphic novel style books and this did not disappoint. 🤗 The illustrations are black and white and perfectly match the monstrous creepiness that is this book. It would be a great read for: any kid 10 and up, that isn’t easily scared, looking for a book to read during October.
July 30, 2021
Strange things are happening in a town where "The most exciting thing that's happened here in the last ten years is someone violating the noise ordinance with soft rock after sunset."
Children are disappearing. But it's even worse than that . . . They're even vanishing from memory . . .
"No one at school remembers her; you say even photos in your house have changed. Your own family has forgotten her. There's no evidence she ever existed."
Can two kids who really don't get along that well work together to solve the mystery, and save, GULP!, themselves from disappearing?
This was a delightfully creepy tale leavened by plenty of humor (including a few inside jokes for old people like me.)
The book is PACKED with awesome illustrations:
I can't imagine kids not loving this one!
Children are disappearing. But it's even worse than that . . . They're even vanishing from memory . . .
"No one at school remembers her; you say even photos in your house have changed. Your own family has forgotten her. There's no evidence she ever existed."
Can two kids who really don't get along that well work together to solve the mystery, and save, GULP!, themselves from disappearing?
This was a delightfully creepy tale leavened by plenty of humor (including a few inside jokes for old people like me.)
The book is PACKED with awesome illustrations:
I can't imagine kids not loving this one!
October 26, 2020
Wow! What a creepy good time!! I absolutely loved this! I devoured this book! Lol There are illustrations on every single page. Some pages have a lot of text, other don’t. Reminded me almost of the layout of a Brian Selznick book. The story & the illustrations were so creepy at times! It was amazing, & definitely a perfect read for this time of year. Kids are going missing. When they do, nobody remembers them once they’re gone. Except for Levi & Kat. So it’s up to them to solve the mystery & save the kids. Kat was A LOT to handle lol but I felt so bad for her. Her & Levi were great characters to read from. I loved seeing how their friendship developed over time. Willow was my absolute favorite though! I LOVE her!! Such a creepy, amazing book! And so beautiful to look at!!😍😍 highly recommend!!💜💜
April 25, 2021
3 STARS!!!
This was a pretty fun read and gave me Goosebumps tv show vibes since it wasn't scary, just a little spooky and quirky at times. If you're looking for horror-lite, very G rated Disney channel stuff then you will probably enjoy this. The illustrations are what made me give this one 3 stars. :)
This was a pretty fun read and gave me Goosebumps tv show vibes since it wasn't scary, just a little spooky and quirky at times. If you're looking for horror-lite, very G rated Disney channel stuff then you will probably enjoy this. The illustrations are what made me give this one 3 stars. :)
November 21, 2020
READ THIS BOOK! An incredible tale of good vs. evil, friendship, childhood imagination and nightmares and so much more. If you like Walter Moers, the Cthulhu myths, and the art of Edward Gorey, you'll dig this book.
June 3, 2021
I enjoyed the audiobook for this one due to the sound effects and whatnot. It was definitely an entertaining read.
August 26, 2020
Worst. Book. Ever.
The lengthy spoiler at the end of this review explains why this is a contender for worst book ever, but let's start with the basics. (Also note that the publisher has tacked on two chapters at the end of the book since I wrote this review, apparently in an attempt to save the ridiculously dark ending. Too little, too late.)
This book is marketed as a monster hunt/quest sort of middle grade adventure. Jeff Kinney, who should read books before he blurbs them, describes it as "wildly imaginative and totally terrifying". Fair enough. The frame of the story is familiar, which isn't a bad thing by itself. Two misfit kids have to track down a terrifying monster that has abducted the one kid's cute as a button little sister. Let the fun begin. But there is no fun.
First, the two kid heroes. Levi, brother of the abductee, is a mopey sadsack. For the entire book. Sure, his Dad abandoned the family. But for no apparent reason he has no friends, no interests, and no personality. He is timid, immature, and submissive. Enter kid two, Kat. Kat is angry, selfish, bossy, rude, and disruptive. She's just this side of a sociopath. She gloms on to Levi and pushes him around throughout the book.
These two main characters are surrounded by Levi's grumpy Mom, Levi's always angry and sarcastic older sister, and a neighborhood full of angry, grouchy adults. These adults confront, scream, threaten and intimidate the kids and each other for no apparent reason, and for no reason related to the story. Two mellow oldsters, who turn out to be witch/wizard sorts, appear half way through the book to do some necessary monologuing, but then they disappear again until the end. (BTW, after cleaning up loose ends at the end they leave town forever because they don't like anybody there and decide the town isn't worth saving. Really.)
As to the quest. Well, at one point our heroes are called upon to save the old guys, who have already saved the kids twice. The kids, though, turn tail and run, leaving their companions to their fate. Later, the two kids befriend a little monster, who saves them innumerable times. When that monster is captured by big bad monsters, they turn tail and abandon that companion to its fate. Indeed, all the kids do is hide and cringe and abandon anyone who has helped them. Are we having fun yet?
Note, that there is not a single note of humor in any of this, apart from some dry humor from the old couple before they exit the stage, and some edgy oneliners from the monsters toward the end.
As to the plot, while it is a simple frame its execution is very complicated. There's a lot of Willy Wonk-ish stuff in the lair, and a lot of backstory about how monsters ruled in the olden days. There's some convoluted angle where the monsters are farming human children for their dream energy. This is all handled through occasional monologuing where everything is explained. The kids never actually discover anything; they are told the story by other characters.
The odd thing is that the art is great. It's expressive and energetic and honestly scary. (Look at the cover.) If you dropped all of the text, kept the art as is, and wrote a new story around the art you could have a really entertaining book.
MASSIVE SPOILER.
I get it that a middle grade adventure quest can sometimes just not get off the ground, or can have enough of a tin ear or grating characters to not be entertaining. But this ridiculous and distressing ending was just too much to tolerate. Worst. Book. Ever.
(Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
The lengthy spoiler at the end of this review explains why this is a contender for worst book ever, but let's start with the basics. (Also note that the publisher has tacked on two chapters at the end of the book since I wrote this review, apparently in an attempt to save the ridiculously dark ending. Too little, too late.)
This book is marketed as a monster hunt/quest sort of middle grade adventure. Jeff Kinney, who should read books before he blurbs them, describes it as "wildly imaginative and totally terrifying". Fair enough. The frame of the story is familiar, which isn't a bad thing by itself. Two misfit kids have to track down a terrifying monster that has abducted the one kid's cute as a button little sister. Let the fun begin. But there is no fun.
First, the two kid heroes. Levi, brother of the abductee, is a mopey sadsack. For the entire book. Sure, his Dad abandoned the family. But for no apparent reason he has no friends, no interests, and no personality. He is timid, immature, and submissive. Enter kid two, Kat. Kat is angry, selfish, bossy, rude, and disruptive. She's just this side of a sociopath. She gloms on to Levi and pushes him around throughout the book.
These two main characters are surrounded by Levi's grumpy Mom, Levi's always angry and sarcastic older sister, and a neighborhood full of angry, grouchy adults. These adults confront, scream, threaten and intimidate the kids and each other for no apparent reason, and for no reason related to the story. Two mellow oldsters, who turn out to be witch/wizard sorts, appear half way through the book to do some necessary monologuing, but then they disappear again until the end. (BTW, after cleaning up loose ends at the end they leave town forever because they don't like anybody there and decide the town isn't worth saving. Really.)
As to the quest. Well, at one point our heroes are called upon to save the old guys, who have already saved the kids twice. The kids, though, turn tail and run, leaving their companions to their fate. Later, the two kids befriend a little monster, who saves them innumerable times. When that monster is captured by big bad monsters, they turn tail and abandon that companion to its fate. Indeed, all the kids do is hide and cringe and abandon anyone who has helped them. Are we having fun yet?
Note, that there is not a single note of humor in any of this, apart from some dry humor from the old couple before they exit the stage, and some edgy oneliners from the monsters toward the end.
As to the plot, while it is a simple frame its execution is very complicated. There's a lot of Willy Wonk-ish stuff in the lair, and a lot of backstory about how monsters ruled in the olden days. There's some convoluted angle where the monsters are farming human children for their dream energy. This is all handled through occasional monologuing where everything is explained. The kids never actually discover anything; they are told the story by other characters.
The odd thing is that the art is great. It's expressive and energetic and honestly scary. (Look at the cover.) If you dropped all of the text, kept the art as is, and wrote a new story around the art you could have a really entertaining book.
MASSIVE SPOILER.
I get it that a middle grade adventure quest can sometimes just not get off the ground, or can have enough of a tin ear or grating characters to not be entertaining. But this ridiculous and distressing ending was just too much to tolerate. Worst. Book. Ever.
(Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
December 25, 2020
It's been a long time since I have read a fun book like this and the change of pace was really good. And since it's Christmas, I must say that parts of the plot definitely reminds me of that old Christmas movie "March of the Wooden Soldiers" or "Toyland". You know, that old musical with all of the story book characters and those two famous comedians? Well in that movie people were getting kidnapped by the boogeymen...and in here children are also disappearing, taken by freakish creatures. The only major difference is that in this book no one actually remembers the children had ever even existed! And to have your own parents forget you .. that's scary!
But just like that old movie, this is a fun book with lots of zany situations. The plot moves along at a breakneck speed and lots happens. Lots of crazy stuff, too. And there's all sorts of weird characters! Those characters makes the story even more fun if you ask me.
I just absolutely love the artwork in here! The art truly is the thing that brings this story to life. Especially the expressions on the faces of the characters. That's so priceless!! It's just like a super fat comic book! Boy, I would have loved to read something like this when I was a kid! Unfortunately back then comic books weren't nowhere near this fat. Well, this really isn't a comic book but I'm unsure of the proper term? Whatever it is, it's just absolutely fabulous!
And the plot has all sorts of the exciting stuff that kids (and adults) love: danger, sneaking into places they shouldn't go, weird creatures, suspicious characters, an evil plot, making new friends and bravery. There's even a nice message in here about the dangers of chemicals like weed killer.
Another thing I really liked in here is how much Levi cared for his younger sister. He was willing to do anything to get her back. But better yet is the fact the siblings were not fighting in here; as in way too many books I read the siblings are always fighting and I get tired of that. And Kat is such a lively girl with a huge imagination. Without her I doubt if Levi would have gotten anywhere. She was the push that kept him moving and searching for answers.
One character I must mention is Willow. Because Levi had a kind heart Willow was also kind in turn. I do feel sorry for the poor creature. She's so bony. Willow is a chupacabra and a major character to the plot
Great whimsical adventure story!
But just like that old movie, this is a fun book with lots of zany situations. The plot moves along at a breakneck speed and lots happens. Lots of crazy stuff, too. And there's all sorts of weird characters! Those characters makes the story even more fun if you ask me.
I just absolutely love the artwork in here! The art truly is the thing that brings this story to life. Especially the expressions on the faces of the characters. That's so priceless!! It's just like a super fat comic book! Boy, I would have loved to read something like this when I was a kid! Unfortunately back then comic books weren't nowhere near this fat. Well, this really isn't a comic book but I'm unsure of the proper term? Whatever it is, it's just absolutely fabulous!
And the plot has all sorts of the exciting stuff that kids (and adults) love: danger, sneaking into places they shouldn't go, weird creatures, suspicious characters, an evil plot, making new friends and bravery. There's even a nice message in here about the dangers of chemicals like weed killer.
Another thing I really liked in here is how much Levi cared for his younger sister. He was willing to do anything to get her back. But better yet is the fact the siblings were not fighting in here; as in way too many books I read the siblings are always fighting and I get tired of that. And Kat is such a lively girl with a huge imagination. Without her I doubt if Levi would have gotten anywhere. She was the push that kept him moving and searching for answers.
One character I must mention is Willow. Because Levi had a kind heart Willow was also kind in turn. I do feel sorry for the poor creature. She's so bony. Willow is a chupacabra and a major character to the plot
Great whimsical adventure story!
October 29, 2025
Levi-niminen poika muuttaa äitinsä ja siskojensa kanssa Cowslip Groven rauhalliseen pikkukaupunkiin. Uusien ystävien löytäminen on vähän vaikeaa, kunnes hän tutustuu luokan viralliseen outolintuun, hirviöistä ja avaruusolioista vaahtoavaan Katiin.
Sankarimme uuden kotikaupungin pinnan alla tuntuu muhivan jotakin kummallista. Naapurustossa asuu erikoinen pariskunta villiintyneen puutarhan ympäröivässä talossa. Lisäksi Levi voisi vaikka vannoa näkevänsä outojen olentojen hiippailevan varjoissa ja eräänä iltana pitkä, viheltelevä hahmo seuraa häntä kotiovelle saakka. Mutta pahin on vasta edessä. Lapsia katoaa öisin, eikä kukaan - vanhemmat, sisarukset tai koulukaverit - muista enää heidän olemassaoloaan...
Kory Merrittin "Ei täällä ole hirviöitä" (Otava, 2025) on alakoululaisille suunnattu kauhuromaani, jonka alkuasetelma on mielenkiintoinen, riittävän omaperäinen ja parhaimmillaan varsin hyytävä. Harmillista vaan, jännite ei kanna ihan viimeisille sivuille asti ja etenkin loppuratkaisu tuntuu varsinaiselta antikliimaksilta. Ihan oikeasti, ?
Lastenromaanissa keskimääräistä merkittävämpää roolia näyttelee ihan onnistunut kuvitus, ja välillä tarinaa kuljetetaan eteenpäin sarjakuvan keinoin.
Voisin ottaa mukaan vinkkauksiin, miksei jo kolmosille mutta ainakin viitosille.
Sankarimme uuden kotikaupungin pinnan alla tuntuu muhivan jotakin kummallista. Naapurustossa asuu erikoinen pariskunta villiintyneen puutarhan ympäröivässä talossa. Lisäksi Levi voisi vaikka vannoa näkevänsä outojen olentojen hiippailevan varjoissa ja eräänä iltana pitkä, viheltelevä hahmo seuraa häntä kotiovelle saakka. Mutta pahin on vasta edessä. Lapsia katoaa öisin, eikä kukaan - vanhemmat, sisarukset tai koulukaverit - muista enää heidän olemassaoloaan...
Kory Merrittin "Ei täällä ole hirviöitä" (Otava, 2025) on alakoululaisille suunnattu kauhuromaani, jonka alkuasetelma on mielenkiintoinen, riittävän omaperäinen ja parhaimmillaan varsin hyytävä. Harmillista vaan, jännite ei kanna ihan viimeisille sivuille asti ja etenkin loppuratkaisu tuntuu varsinaiselta antikliimaksilta. Ihan oikeasti, ?
Lastenromaanissa keskimääräistä merkittävämpää roolia näyttelee ihan onnistunut kuvitus, ja välillä tarinaa kuljetetaan eteenpäin sarjakuvan keinoin.
Voisin ottaa mukaan vinkkauksiin, miksei jo kolmosille mutta ainakin viitosille.
July 7, 2021
This was an interesting and short read. Levi and Kat live in Cowslip Grove where everything seems perfect until kids start going missing but not one actually misses them. It’s like they are completely erased from everyone’s memory and their rooms are emptied so there is no evidence of anyone having been there. But Levi and Kat do remember that his sister existed and try to catch who took her and why but they end up getting erased themselves and now have to rely on each other to stop the monsters of myth from killing the kids they stole from the town. This was really good read and I loved how they finally defeated the monster at the end and got everyone back safe and sound.
Thanks to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children’s Book Group and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book in e-book form. All opinions in this review are my own.
Thanks to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children’s Book Group and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book in e-book form. All opinions in this review are my own.
September 26, 2020
Kory Merritt returns with his sarcastic, comedic twist on family-styled Lovecraftian horror in this creepy adventure filled with lavish illustrations that accompany easy-to-read, gripping text. It’s not exactly a full-length graphic novel, but close enough that you won’t notice the difference, especially since Merritt’s crazy creatures climb over and through them across the page. His unique artistic style and his nods to icons of horror popular culture make this a ride that carries the fun into the rest of your day.
The story moves at a fast enough pace that it's hard to put down, but long enough to last more than a single sitting. Merritt’s world building is as rich as his character development, and I feel for the imaginative and artistic Kat when we discover her father is kind of a jerk and for poor Levi who has lost his sister. Cowslip grove could be any small town, I only wish my local ice cream truck were driven by a creepy villain like Rafer Frost!
The story moves at a fast enough pace that it's hard to put down, but long enough to last more than a single sitting. Merritt’s world building is as rich as his character development, and I feel for the imaginative and artistic Kat when we discover her father is kind of a jerk and for poor Levi who has lost his sister. Cowslip grove could be any small town, I only wish my local ice cream truck were driven by a creepy villain like Rafer Frost!
March 7, 2022
I started reading this book as a recommendation from one of my book club students. It was much better than I thought it would have been. Love the mystery aspect of what is really happening in this quiet suburban town. I would definitely recommend this book for any child that can read at least on a 3rd grade level.
December 8, 2020
While it's not generally a book I would read... I loved it. Reminiscent of Grimm and so very creative! Just enough creepy to make you read with the lights on.
January 21, 2023
Histoire très accrocheuse, équilibre parfait entre texte et illustrations. Aventure et frissons dans un univers bien campé !
November 6, 2022
I really enjoyed this book. It is heavily illustrated and the drawings are amazing, they really help to bring the story and the characters to life. The story follows a pretty familiar trope: child moves to a new town and struggles to fit in; they make a friendship with another student almost by accident; these children then start to realise that something is not right in the town that they live, children are going missing but no one seems to be noticing. Even though this is a familiar tale, it is really well done. I was invested in the tale of these kids, and what happens to them, so much so that even when I finished the book, I wondered what the next part of the story would be, especially for Kat.
A really enjoyable, quick read, which I am sure younger readers would love - even the scary bits.
A really enjoyable, quick read, which I am sure younger readers would love - even the scary bits.
October 3, 2021
Levi and Kat are unlikely friends, but Levi is forced to work with her on a school project. When children start disappearing from their suburban town, Kat and Levi must work together to solve the mystery.
This book is very cool. The illustrations add so much to the story, and you can’t help but get sucked into the story. A great read! Also a 21|22 Maine Student Book Award Book!
This book is very cool. The illustrations add so much to the story, and you can’t help but get sucked into the story. A great read! Also a 21|22 Maine Student Book Award Book!
November 10, 2025
Jotkin ongelmat selvisivät vähän turhankin helposti (ehkä omenalla oli syvempi merkitys). Tunnelma oli kuitenkin paikoin erittäin hyytävä ja hirviöt aika hurjia. Paksuhan tämä on, mutta täynnä kuvitusta (joka myös toimii erittäin hyvin), joten kokonaisuutena oikein kelpo alakoululaisten kauhuromaani. Tykkäsin kyllä kovasti ja aion ottaa nelosten vinkkauksiin mukaan.
Willow on suloinen!
Willow on suloinen!
July 28, 2022
A mixed format book, this is a scary story of kids being erased from the rest of the community, including their parents and siblings. Very accessible w characters to cheer for. Expect high demand for this one and sequel.
January 21, 2021
Fantastic tale of two misfits (each in their own way) who find the monsters lurking under their town and the power of friendship.
May 30, 2022
Enjoyed reading this to my 9 year old.
November 25, 2021
Creative story. Fun illustrations
July 15, 2020
This was a GoodReads giveaway win of an Advance Reading Copy. This is an uncorrected proof version. The finished printing is not due for release until early October 2020, just in time for Halloween.
I am not the target audience. So reading from the eyes of a middle schooler I really liked this book. Every page appropriately illustrated. Characters you can feel for. A spooky tale with a lot of creep to it. It is a quick read. It could make a good chapter read before bedtime, but that could also lead to some unpleasant dreams. The target audience is likely just beyond having their parents read to them just before bedtime. Those children who are reading on their own are much less likely have such issues.
This will make a great Halloween treat for your goblin. This was a GoodReads.
I am not the target audience. So reading from the eyes of a middle schooler I really liked this book. Every page appropriately illustrated. Characters you can feel for. A spooky tale with a lot of creep to it. It is a quick read. It could make a good chapter read before bedtime, but that could also lead to some unpleasant dreams. The target audience is likely just beyond having their parents read to them just before bedtime. Those children who are reading on their own are much less likely have such issues.
This will make a great Halloween treat for your goblin. This was a GoodReads.
December 4, 2021
More than meets the eye.
July 13, 2020
This was sent to me for an honest review, I enjoyed it. The concept was neat and the characters while not always likable were good for the story. I would definitely recommend this story as a read for a slightly older child, as there is some scary stuff for young children. Great story and illustrations, as well.
August 25, 2020
Scary monsters, disappearing children, danger around every corner - what's not to love? Mix in a couple of relatable protagonists - quiet, cautious Levi and bounce-off-the-walls chatterbox Kat - with amazing detailed pen and ink drawings on every page, and you've got a story that just about any middle grade reader will gobble up. Don't let the bulky 354 pages scare you, there are tons of illustrations so the pages fly by.
Adventure, friendship, and a lesson or two in not judging a monster (or person) by its cover make this a book that parents and kids will both love.
Adventure, friendship, and a lesson or two in not judging a monster (or person) by its cover make this a book that parents and kids will both love.
January 17, 2021
Bought it for my kid and decided to read it to see how scary it was. My son's 8. I think he can handle it.
A little clunky at first but becomes more engrossing and fluid about halfway through. I'm pretty sure it'll work just fine for its intended audience.
A little clunky at first but becomes more engrossing and fluid about halfway through. I'm pretty sure it'll work just fine for its intended audience.
November 21, 2020
I'm still sorting out how I feel about aspects of this book - I find the art distractingly busy in a lot of places and at times like it's trying too hard to look like Quentin Blake's work on Roald Dahl's novels (specifically The Twits) and I'm never really sure I like jokes for the adults sprinkled into a book for middle grade readers (mostly the ice cream name puns in this case). But the plot largely works well and Levi is a very good character, especially for the age group as he's just a regular kid with anxiety and a gentle demeanor who happens to be a boy, something we need to see more of in children's literature. I do think that the plot point of "kids who fell through the cracks in the sidewalk" needed to be explored and developed more (it basically gets one line), but overall I did enjoy reading this.
May 26, 2022
- Lecture professionnelle -
J'ai beaucoup aimé cette version sombre et inquiétante du marchand de sable dans ce roman. Bien qu'il soit assez volumineux, il comprend beaucoup d'illustration qui ajoute une ambiance certainement horrifiante.
Levi et Kat sont les seuls à avoir conscience de la disparition de certains enfants dans leur ville, dont celle la soeur de Levi. Pour retrouver les enfants, ils s'intéresseront à ce fameux monstre qu'ils croient être à l'origine des disparitions. Leur courage ainsi que leur amitié seront des éléments clés pour réussir leur quête.
Le seul bémol que j'ai est celui en lien avec le monstre à la fin du récit. Je trouve que sa présence complexifie l'histoire et n'aurait pas été nécessaire.
Somme toute, il s'agit d'un roman inquiétant que j'aime proposer aux lecteurs.trices âgé.es de 10 ans et plus.
J'ai beaucoup aimé cette version sombre et inquiétante du marchand de sable dans ce roman. Bien qu'il soit assez volumineux, il comprend beaucoup d'illustration qui ajoute une ambiance certainement horrifiante.
Levi et Kat sont les seuls à avoir conscience de la disparition de certains enfants dans leur ville, dont celle la soeur de Levi. Pour retrouver les enfants, ils s'intéresseront à ce fameux monstre qu'ils croient être à l'origine des disparitions. Leur courage ainsi que leur amitié seront des éléments clés pour réussir leur quête.
Le seul bémol que j'ai est celui en lien avec le monstre à la fin du récit. Je trouve que sa présence complexifie l'histoire et n'aurait pas été nécessaire.
Somme toute, il s'agit d'un roman inquiétant que j'aime proposer aux lecteurs.trices âgé.es de 10 ans et plus.
August 30, 2021
This was such a good mysterious and spooky read. It is full of illustrations and the mystery had me from the first page. The artwork design reminded me a lot of The Wizard of Once illustrations. I highly enjoy seeing this type of illustrations in middle grade books.
I listened to the audiobook as I read along enjoying all the artwork through out this book. The audiobook had sound effects and it was like movie. This book was what I needed to shut out the real world for a few hours to tag along with Kat and Levi. Kat and Levi are about to discover a very dark side to their neighborhood where nothing ever seems to be out of place in their quiet small town called Cowslip Grove.
I am looking forward to the next book and continue the exploration of Cowslip with Kat and Levi.
I listened to the audiobook as I read along enjoying all the artwork through out this book. The audiobook had sound effects and it was like movie. This book was what I needed to shut out the real world for a few hours to tag along with Kat and Levi. Kat and Levi are about to discover a very dark side to their neighborhood where nothing ever seems to be out of place in their quiet small town called Cowslip Grove.
I am looking forward to the next book and continue the exploration of Cowslip with Kat and Levi.
December 29, 2023
This is an illustrated story that is perfect for the spooky season.
Levi and Kat notice that something odd is going on in their town of Cowslip Grove. Some kids that are in their school just stopped showing up one day and it seems like no one has any memory of these kids. Levi and Kat remember them, so they go on a journey to try and figure out what is going on. They have to figure out how to save the missing kids and bring them back home before they are gone forever.
The illustrations in this story really helped you get connected to the story.
Levi and Kat notice that something odd is going on in their town of Cowslip Grove. Some kids that are in their school just stopped showing up one day and it seems like no one has any memory of these kids. Levi and Kat remember them, so they go on a journey to try and figure out what is going on. They have to figure out how to save the missing kids and bring them back home before they are gone forever.
The illustrations in this story really helped you get connected to the story.
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