A Field Guide to Monsters

 
 

A Field Guide to Monsters
ISBN9780761453598      
Specifications8" X 10"; 64 pages
Author(s)Johan Olander
Illustrator(s)Johan Olander
Interest/Age GroupGrades 2+
AgesAges 8-12
List Price
US$ 14.99    


About the Book

In this delightfully gruesome collection, renowned monstrologist Johan Olander guides you through the world between reality and fantasy, where the creatures of your worst nightmares appear—even in your sock drawer!
With this essential field guide, you’ll:
o learn about monster habitats, life cycles, and how to avoid the most dangerous creatures
o see historical evidence of monster sightings (from claw prints to cave carvings)
o read about chilling monster encounters
o find out how you can become a monstrologist, too
A Field Guide to Monsters profiles more than twenty-five previously undocumented monsters. Olander will stretch your imagination to new limits with his impressive research, colorful observations, and eye-popping ink-and-digital artwork that reveal a madness unsurpassed.

JOHAN OLANDER is a firm believer in monsters and will trust any report of monster sightings until proven false. He decided to write this book after his daughter was born, with the budding hope that she too might someday take part in the field of monstrology. When not out chasing monsters, Johan also works as a freelance writer and illustrator. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and daughter. To view more of Johan’s monstrology research, visit his blog: www.monstrology.com/monsterwatch.html

 
 


A Field Guide to Monsters Reviews


"This field guide is handsomely put together and is an extremely fast read. Olander’s imaginative creatures, creative drawings, and humorous tidbits of information make this book great for reluctant readers, especially boys. Those interested in drawing and monsters will also find some joy here."
VOYA, December 2007

"This superb, playfully farcical presentation with its multiple levels of humor will capture children’s imagination."
School Library Journal, November 2007

Rainy-Day Book Club - Monstrology 101
"For any kiddo with an explorer streak and a bit of the Halloween bug in them, this book is the perfect combination of silly, weird and freaky. Reading it as a family could lead to all kinds of fun..."
—Robin Rivers/Comox Valley Kids, October 27, 2007
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"Olander’s insight into the creatures and their habitants is just delightful, although not for the faint of heart."
—Terry Matthews/Sulphur Springs News-Telegram
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"Some of Olander’s monsters are scary (the Brute, who lives inside you), while others are insanely cute (the Domestic Dust-Devil). You’ll never look at your home and garden the same way again. A Field Guide to Monsters has great curb appeal..."
—Kelly Herold/Big A little a
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"Carefully rendered sketches, faux-historical documents and tongue-in-cheek field notes bear witness to all sorts of bizarre creatures..."
—Carolyn Juris/Time Out New York Kids, November 19, 2007
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