- Trick or Treat on Monster Street
- Written by Danny Schnitzlein
- Illustrated by Matt Faulkner
- Age 4-8
- Hardcover: $16.95
- ISBN: 978-1-56145-465-5
- Total Pages: 32
- Size: 8 7/8 x 10 3/8
- Language: English
- Rights: World
- Status: active
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- Leveling Information
- Accelerated Reader
- AR Quiz#: 127015
- AR Reading Level: 3.1
- AR Points: 0.5
- F&P (Fountas & Pinnell)
- F&P Level: M
- F&P Grade: 2-3
- Additional Info
- Color Info: Full color throughout
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- Picture Books
- Holidays
Trick or Treat on Monster Street
A boy’s dread of things that go bump in the night fills his head with monstrous thoughts. So when he is separated from his older brothers on Halloween night and finds himself alone on Monster Street, he fears the worst!
Lightning flashes. Bats flap overhead. Doors squeak open. Hairy arms and tentacles drop spiders into his sack. The boy is relieved when he finally meets up with another trick-or-treater. That is, until his new friend removes his mask...
Illustrator Matt Faulkner’s ghoulishly entertaining illustrations capture the playful mood of Danny Schnitzlein’s clever verse. Children will love the surprising twists and turns of the plot, especially how the young hero conquers his fears...with a little help from his fiendish friends.
Author & Illustrator
Danny Schnitzlein studied creative writing at Eckerd College and holds a BS degree from the University of Florida. He lives in Georgia.
You can visit Danny Schnitzlein’s website here.
Matt Faulkner has written and illustrated a number of books, including The Black Belt, The Amazing Voyage of Jackie Grace, The Moon Clock, The Twelve Wild Geese, and The Giving Season. He has also illustrated Trick or Treat on Monster Street, The Monster Who Ate My Peas, and ScatterBrain Sam. In addition to writing and illustrating books for children, Faulkner also creates illustrations for national newspapers and magazines.
You can visit Matt Faulkner’s website here.
Reviews
“Faulkner's watercolors feature a gruesome cast of cartoonish ghouls...” ―School Library Journal
“...a good story with skillful rhymes, exuberant art and lots to look at on every page.” ―San Francisco Chronicle
“...perfect for children's library Halloween and holiday collections.” ―Entrepreneur.com, Children's Bookwatch
“Kids will get a kick out of hearing how one little boy overcomes his fears and how his mean brothers get their due in this story told in delightful verse.” ―Baltimore Sun
“...Danny Schnitzlein's clever prose delves into the monstrous fears of children. The young hero learns to conquer his fears and even has a twist for his older brothers that will make every child with an older sibling feel vindicated. The illustrations are a perfect fit for the story, moving the plot ahead without being too frightening for younger children. A great Halloween picture book for all your little ghouls and goblins. Your cute little pumpkin will like it too. Highly Recommended.” ―Boys to Books blog
“...A great book for all ages that will keep you in scares and stitches year after year, this is definitely a family friendly read for all your Halloween celebrations...” ―Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers blog
Awards
Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (primary) ―Kansas National Education Association 2009
