Bibliograph

The big book of monsters, the creepiest creatures from classic literature, by Hal Johnson ; illustrated by Tim Sievert

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The big book of monsters, the creepiest creatures from classic literature, by Hal Johnson ; illustrated by Tim Sievert

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-165)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 10 and up

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The big book of monsters

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1114266864

Responsibility statement

by Hal Johnson ; illustrated by Tim Sievert

Sub title

the creepiest creatures from classic literature

Summary

Profiles twenty-five monsters from mythology, folklore, and literature, from Medusa the gorgon and Polyphemus the cyclops to Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow

Table Of Contents

Here there be monsters -- The monster: Āpep -- Beatrice Rappaccini -- Cheops -- Devilfish -- Dorian Gray -- Dracula -- Fafnir -- Frankenstein's monster -- The goblin spider -- The Golem -- Grendel -- The Headless Horseman -- The Horla -- Humbaba -- Mr. Hyde -- The Invisible Man -- The Jabberwock -- The Lamia -- The lying ghost -- Medusa -- Polyphemus -- Rakshasi -- The Weird Sisters -- White Fell -- Zahhak -- All the books mentioned in this book -- Further reading -- A note on translations -- Even more monsters!

Target audience

juvenile

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