Books with title There Are Monsters Everywhere

What kid doesn't suspect that there are monsters lurking under the bed, behind the shower curtain, in the basement, and even outside by the garbage cans? Mercer Mayer brilliantly and hilariously captures this classic childhood fear—and conquers it! Kids will cheer as the young hero of the story takes matters into his own hands by learning karate. Soon he has the monsters running scared!There's a Nightmare in My Closet and its two terrific sequels are cherished favorites that have amused millions of readers, and continue selling year after year. Now Mercer Mayer has created a fresh new story and fabulous illustrations that will thrill and empower kids, a story that taps into a universal experience but with a super satisfying, karate twist!

The Blair Witch Project meets Imaginary Girls in this story of sisterhood turned toxic, imaginary monsters brought to life, and secrets that won't stay buried. Sixteen-year-old Skye is done playing the knight in shining armor for her insufferable younger sister, Deirdre. And moving across the country seems like the perfect chance to start over as someone different. In their isolated new neighborhood, Skye manages to fit in, but Deirdre withdraws from everyone, becoming fixated on the swampy woods behind their house and building monstrous sculptures out of sticks and bones. Then Deirdre disappears.And when something awful comes scratching at Skye's window in the middle of the night, claiming Skye's the only one who can save Deirdre, Skye knows she will stop at nothing to bring her sister home.

A bone-chilling read about creating monsters, sisterhood turned toxic, and secrets that won't stay buried, perfect for fans of The Night She Disappeared, Wilder Girls, and The Blair Witch Project.Sixteen-year-old Skye is done playing the knight in shining armor for her insufferable younger sister, Deirdre. And moving across the country seems like the perfect chance to start over as someone different. In their isolated new neighborhood, Skye manages to fit in, but Deirdre withdraws from everyone, becoming fixated on the swampy woods behind their house and building monstrous sculptures out of sticks and bones.Then Deirdre disappears.And when something awful comes scratching at Skye's window in the middle of the night, claiming Skye's the only one who can save Deirdre, Skye knows she will stop at nothing to bring her sister home.A great buy for readers who want:young adult horror booksthe teen girl book best sellers of 2018creepy storiesPraise for Here There Are Monsters:"Thick with atmosphere and tension, Here There Are Monsters does what fairy tales do: it edifies as it terrifies."—Foreword *STARRED REVIEW*"Seamlessly executed... an intricate, subtle, and deeply unsettling read."—Kirkus"Dark and eerie with just the right amount of creepiness...perfect for any fan of young adult horror."—School Library Journal"Everything and everyone reeks of malice while nothing and no one can be trusted—perfect conditions for a compelling YA horror."—Shelf Awareness"The horror of this creepy tale rests upon an increasing sense of inevitability and powerlessness against the spirit entities that inhabit the woods."—BCCBAlso by Amelinda Bérubé: The Dark Beneath the Ice

What kid doesn’t suspect that there are monsters lurking under the bed, behind the shower curtain, in the basement, and even outside by the garbage cans? Mercer Mayer brilliantly and hilariously captures this classic childhood fear—and conquers it! Kids will cheer as the young hero of the story takes matters into his own hands by learning karate. Soon he has the monsters running scared! There’s a Nightmare in My Closet and its two terrific sequels are cherished favorites that have amused millions of readers, and continue selling year after year. Now Mercer Mayer has created a fresh new story and fabulous illustrations that will thrill and empower kids, a story that taps into a universal experience but with a super satisfying, karate twist!

A little boy is afraid to go to bed when his mother announces his bedtime. He believes there may be monsters hiding in his room. His fear doesnt stop him from trying to find them. Written in a fun and easy-to-read prose, There Are No Monsters Here is about one little boys decision to take control of his fear. What his decision creates is a doorway to acceptance and friendship. Out of fear comes delight, and the idea that what we see and how we initially judge a situation can be wrongthat the leap of faith it takes to overcome our fears can sometimes be the best way to make a friend.

A little boy is afraid to go to bed when his mother announces his bedtime. He believes there may be monsters hiding in his room. His fear doesn’t stop him from trying to find them. Written in a fun and easy-to-read prose, There Are No Monsters Here is about one little boy’s decision to take control of his fear. What his decision creates is a doorway to acceptance and friendship. Out of fear comes delight, and the idea that what we see and how we initially judge a situation can be wrong—that the leap of faith it takes to overcome our fears can sometimes be the best way to make a friend.

Monsters, monsters everywhere... Can you spot just one? They're hairy, scary...is that one's name Larry? Come along and have some fun, as we explore the places monsters love to hide! And along the way, maybe you'll see that monsters aren't all you thought them to be... *Includes Monster Match Activity Game. Cut them out. Flip them over. MATCH MONSTERS!