Monster Magic

When this necromancer meets her fated mate, sparks fly, but so do chaos and tragedy. When Teagan Osborn’s family becomes the target of corruption by the very people who vow to keep them safe, who can she trust? Blackthorn Academy has been the escape and safety harbor for many who possess special talents and skills, but what happens when that threat follows Teagan to the secluded hideaway of Northumberland Island? Finding solace in the arms of a dark elf named Shayde Drargokin, and the love of her best friend, Evie Woods, she feels unstoppable… until one of her most trusted allies commits an unthinkable act of deceit. Come read Teagan’s story of love, betrayal, and forgiveness in this action-packed tale in the Blackthorn Academy shared world. Monster’s Magic is book seven in the Blackthorn Academy for Supernaturals shared world, featuring a tragically broken necromancer, an alluring dark elf warrior, and more.

On remote island, scientists discover an exotic plant, which they hope will lead to a medical breakthrough. Instead, when they return to Washington, D.C., the rare fauna brings on a monstrous breakout. The sinister sorceress, CIRCE, attacks the city with her magical malice. Even WONDER WOMAN, the PRINCESS OF THE AMAZONS, can't escape her cruel charms.

"Tatulli's entry into the comics/fiction--hybrid market is one of the best…The target audience will snap this up and beg for more." ---Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This is full of ghoulish fun, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid probably won't want to miss it." ---School Library Journal "Desmond Pucket neatly fills a gap for our readers---it's a step more sophisticated than Diary of a Wimpy Kid but appeals to that reader. It's also so great to have a Halloween/monster/scary stuff series to offer boys that is not Goosebumps." ---Rebecca Waesch, Children's Product Manager, Joseph-Beth Booksellers Meet Desmond Pucket---professor of frightology and master of monsters. Someday Desmond will be famous for his special effects wizardry, but for now he's just trying to make it through sixth grade at Cloverfield Memorial Junior High, which means he needs to stay one step ahead of the school's disciplinary officer, Mr. Needles. The only problem is Desmond just can't stop pulling pranks---like the time he attached a shrieking rubber goblin to the toilet seat in the teachers' bathroom. Mrs. Rubin screamed so loudly her wig flew off! Or the time he put giant motorized worms into the mashed potatoes in the cafeteria. Or the time Desmond and his best friend, Ricky, arranged for a three-headed ghost to crash his sister's slumber party. Rachel still hasn't forgiven him. And now Desmond has to stay prank-free for the rest of the year, or he won't be able to go on the class trip to Crab Shell Pier, home of the Mountain Full of Monsters ride! It's going to be tough, but Desmond has to try. This book includes a section of "Desmond's Notes": instructions for making monster magic (think scary noises, or fake blood) at home!

"When Leah wishes for a haunted house on Halloween, she's in for a spook-tacular surprise when a real monster shows up"--Back cover.

Make MONSTER MAGIC with erasable ink! With this quirky and engaging wipe-off activity book, erasable markers work like magic wands in children’s hands. Children will use their imaginations to turn crazy characters from spooky to silly with the swish of a marker or the swoosh of its eraser. Each wipe-clean page provides a challenge, story, or starter art to be contemplated and completed by curious and creative children. A fun activity book for preschool children and up. Readers will discover giants who love meatballs, witches who need manicures, a yeti who needs colorful hair, and ghosts that come and go with the wave of a magic marker. This children’s art book is truly unique and a perfect gift for any occasion—a wonderful Halloween activity book or a wildly creative activity book for any time of year. MONSTER MAGIC comes with 4 erasable markers and countless hours of fun: just scribble and erase to make magical pictures. Wipe off pages mean that every day is a possibility for new adventures. The innovative creator of MAGIC CRAYON KIT and NOW YOU SEE IT, La ZOO is an award-winning, best-selling Japanese author and illustrator whose books have sold millions of copies around the world.

For centuries people have told stories of cackling witches and crafty goblins. In the past, people thought witches ruined crops, genies granted wishes, and goblins caused accidents. Many cultures thought medicine was magic. Magical monsters continue to frighten and fascinate people in books, movies, and games. Some say magic is real. Others say it's just the stuff of stories. Learn all about magical monsters and fall under their spell . . . if you dare!

Intended as a usable resource for librarians and teachers in planning and implementing a program for young library users and students, this book was developed to stimulate children to use the library. The introduction contains opening comments--including an explanation of how the theme of "monster magic" inspires creativity, specific goals, and a planning guide. The next section, on background and sources, includes a general definition of a monster and definitions of six specific kinds of monsters (each of which is followed by an annotated bibliography): prehistoric; folk and legendary; literary, film, and television; mysterious; true life; and space. The list of media resources that follows lists audio visual packets, 16 mm films, books to help in planning activities, inexpensive books and materials, and books to share at storytime. The activities section contains ideas for activities that are fun, designed to encourage more reading on the subject of monsters, and include a "monster meter," a method for recording work done. Also included in this section is a list of books to read, a blank form for filling in books already read, puzzles, riddles, and a list of riddle sources. The games section presents both indoor and outdoor games, while the memorable monster music section includes appropriate songs. The wrap up section offers suggestions for bringing the program to a final conclusion, using the "monster revue" as the culminating activity. A list of ideas for promoting the program and an answer sheet to the riddles are provided in the appendixes. (EL)

A timid boy, eager to frighten the school bully on Halloween night, acquires a magic ring and the power to change himself into a hideous monster.