Monstrous Stories #3: Frogosaurus vs. the Bog Monster

by Dr. Roach

Overview

Funny, lighthearted monster stories that are perfect for young readers, brought to us by the esteemed Dr. Roach. Twins Sammy and Tammy love the quiet Boggy Marshes near their home. They're full of strange creatures and creepy plants. But a local business tycoon named Maximus Sneer has a plan to drain the marshes dry and cover them with houses, stores, and parking lots. When the twins hear about it, they quickly get to work protesting Sneer's scheme. But little does anyone know that two very big problems are growing in the marshes. All the pumping and draining awakens a pair of giant monsters who are both out for one thing. Revenge!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545540117
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	06/25/2013
Series:	Monstrous Stories , #3
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	9 MB
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Editorial Reviews

Twins Sammy and Tammy save their town from not one, but two monsters loosed by a villainous land developer in this eco-themed muckfest. Booted out of Boggy Marshes when real estate magnate Maximus Sneer begins draining the wetland's water into an old quarry, Sammy and Tammy indignantly organize a public protest. This turns out to be less effective in squelching Sneer's schemes than the newly re-hydrated frog monster that rises from the quarry and the 20-story-high mud monster that oozes up from the marsh's thickened slime. After battling each other to a messy draw, Frogosaurus and the Bog Monster proceed to turn their attention toward terrorizing the tiny townsfolk--notably Sneer, whose sneers change to moans for his mommy. Quickly, the twins arrange a mass barbecue to fatally desiccate the former and enlist the fire department to hose the latter down into a mass of goo. Dr. Roach, a nattily attired insect, plays impresario for the all-action episode (more are on the way). It's presented in short chapters of easily digestible narrative with black-and-white cartoon scenes on every page. Younger reluctant readers and recent early-reader grads alike will glory in this unlikely romp's broad menu of creature-feature clichés. (Fantasy. 7-9)

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