Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich
Paperback – Picture Book, September 6, 2011
HarperCollins · Paperback · September 6, 2011
Being a monster isn't all frightening villagers and sucking blood.
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- Who it’s for
- Nineteen comic poems give famous monsters troubles far more ordinary than their reputations.
- Themes
- Monsters’ everyday troubles, Humorous poetry, Halloween reading
- Genres
- Poetry, Monsters, Halloween Stories
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Being a monster isn't all frightening villagers and sucking blood. Monsters have their trials, too. Poor Frankenstein's cupboard is bare, Wolfman is in need of some household help, and it's best not to get started on Dracula’s hygiene issues. What could be scarier? Nineteen hilarious poems delve into the secret lives of the Creature from the Black Lagoon, Bigfoot, Godzilla, and others.
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In a range of styles that pay homage to everyone from Charles Schulz to John James Audubon, the monstrously talented Adam Rex uncovers horrific--and clever--truths you won't want to miss. - Perfect for Halloween reading - A charming cozy seasonal pick
Monsters, Mundane Problems
Nineteen comic poems give famous monsters troubles far more ordinary than their reputations.
Come here for
- Frankenstein’s empty cupboard and Dracula’s hygiene woes
- Playful monster poems with a Halloween-season wink
Expect
- Nineteen poems in a range of styles
- Clever humor drawn from monsters’ secret lives
Where it sits
| Monsters | 72% |
|---|---|
| Halloween Stories | 60% |
| Poetry | 38% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Dinosaurs & Prehistory
- Halloween
- Funny Poems
- Beginner Readers
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- Funny Stories
- Authors
- Adam Rex, Steven Malk
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- September 6, 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Monsters’ everyday troubles · Humorous poetry · Halloween reading
- Reading lane
- Dinosaurs & Prehistory