The Mothman's Shadow

by Jason Strange, Phil Parks (Illustrator)

Overview

A camping trip goes horribly wrong for a group of teenage boys.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781434230935
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Series:	Jason Strange
Pages:	72
Sales rank:	813,142
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	510L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Phil Parks is a Michigan native who has been illustrating books for more than twenty years. With subjects ranging from adult mystery and dark fantasy to whimsical children's literature, he has had the opportunity to work with authors such as Dean Koontz, Ray Bradbury, Lawrence Block, and many others.

Table of Contents

The long road — Spooked — Just stories — A nightmare? — The police — Digging deeper — Lost in the woods — East to scare.

Editorial Reviews

With an RL of 2.6 (Guided Reading Level N), this strange, entertaining tale is an easy read, even for reluctant readers, and will make a good addition to a study of the horror/ghost story genre. Illustrated sparingly with simple, realistic, black and white sketches, the book is also a good example of a multi-genre work for younger readers. At the end of the book there is a police report and case notes, shedding additional light on Grant’s experience, as well as a “Dear Reader” letter from the author, Jason Strange (an obvious pseudonym). As an additional aid for use in Guided Reading groups or book clubs, the book also includes a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, allowing for its readers to work cooperatively and independently.

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