The Phantom's Fang-tastic Show

The Phantom's Fang-tastic Show
Author: Wes Magee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780192762177

The Phantom says'Roll up! Roll up for spectres!Roll up for Apparitions!Come in and see the Gremlins- all sizes, shapes and conditions.Roll up for my Fangtastic Show!Be quick, we're starting in a mo.Take your places...if you dare' This is a collection of original spooky poems written by Wes Magee, a noted children's poet whose poems can be found in many children's anthologies. He lives in Rosedale Abbey, Yorkshire. The poems are illustrated with a great sense of humour by Leo Broadley, who teaches illustration at the University of Derby. This is his first book.

Book Review Index

Book Review Index
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1520
Release: 2003
Genre: Books
ISBN:

Vols. 8-10 of the 1965-1984 master cumulation constitute a title index.

Fang-tastic Fiction

Fang-tastic Fiction
Author: Patricia O'Brien Mathews
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2011
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0838910734

Mathews uses a limited definition of paranormal, and examines works set, for the most part, in a relatively realistic modern world inhabited by both humans and paranormal beings.

Moondust and Mystery

Moondust and Mystery
Author: John Foster
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2002
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780192762948

In this spirited selection of poems about magic, you will find witches and wizards, dragons and trolls, black cats and magic carpets - all the ingredients, in fact, for a wonderfully atmospheric magical brew, stirred and seasoned to perfection by our most tried and trusted poetry anthologist.* Brilliant selection of poems by top children's poets including Jack Prelutsky, Brian Moses and Grace Nichols* John Foster's books for OUP have sold over 1 million copies. His previous book of magic poems, which was illustrated by Korky Paul, has sold over 50,000 copies alone* Bewitching cover artwork and lively black and white tone illustrations throughout by Peter Bailey who is well-known for his illustrations for Philip Pullman's younger novels, and for the inside artwork for Tony Mitton's poetry collection Plum* Topical subject, especially with the current popularity of novels for both young and teenage age-groups that feature a magical theme

The Readers' Advisory Guide to Horror

The Readers' Advisory Guide to Horror
Author: Becky Siegel Spratford
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2012-04-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0838911129

Vampires, zombies, ghosts, and ghoulies: there are more things going bump in the night than ever. So how do you wend your way through all of them to find the ones that interest a particular reader? RA expert Spratford updates her advisory to include the latest in monsters and the macabre, including Lists of recommended titles, authors, and sub-genres, all cross-referenced for quick reference Tips for effectively practicing horror RA, with interview questions for gauging a reader’s interests An expanded resources section, with an overview addressing the current state of horror lit, and suggestions of how to dig deeperAs both an introductory guide for librarians just dipping their toes into the brackish water of scary fiction, as well as a fount of new ideas for horror-aware reference staff, Spratford’s book is infernally appropriate.