Spring 2024

Strange and Scary Creatures

From the Set Spooked!

Stories about mysterious and mythical creatures have gripped human imagination for centuries. From Big Foot and giants through the Loch Ness Monster and fairies, the tales of strange beings from the past pose many unanswered questions. This high-interest title will enthrall readers with its investigation of ancient curious creatures and the intriguing answers that could solve these fascinating mysteries of history.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$31.99 $23.99
Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 6
Dewey Number 001.94
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher Cheriton Children's Books
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781916526181
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 48
Dimensions 7.25 x 9.25
Graphics Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Spooked!

The books in this visually exciting series read like suspense thrillers and cover appealing topics for middle school readers. Students will appreciate the easy-to-read layouts: well-paced text is presented in manageable paragraphs, each topped with a blue heading. Caption bubbles and sidebars provide additional information, adding to the readability and visual appeal of the series. Thought-provoking questions and examples of similar phenomena from various cultures keep readers engaged. The series is fair minded and doesn’t make judgments, but students are encouraged to make their own based on content. All sides are presented, with incidents set forth as they’re known to have occurred. Where incidents haven’t been explained/understood, the volumes say so and alternative explanations are offered. Excellent photos and fascinating “Investigating” double-page inserts are interspersed throughout each volume; the latter provide in-depth perspectives. Back matter includes a glossary, an index, and additional text and digital resources. VERDICT Highly recommended for schools and public libraries. Students will learn much from this excellently written and designed series.