The Monster Book for Girls


Book Description

Here be horror, humour, heartache, the dark, the deep, the distressing, the serious, the sad, the strange. And monsters all. This, ladies and gentlemen, is "The Monster Book for Girls," packed with short fiction and poetry from Allen Ashley, Rachel Kendall, Farah Ghuznavi, Gary Fry, Marc Lyth, Ian Sales, Kat Fullerton, Shay Darrach, Samantha Porter, Rosanne Robinowitz, Stuart Young, Kelly Rose Pflug-Black, Lorraine Slater, Andrew Hook, Nicole Papaioannou, Derek John, Jessica Lawrence, Gary McMahon, Tony Lovell, Terry Grimwood, Stephen Bacon, Sarah Hilary, Mark Howard Jones, Jamie Rosen, John Travis, John Forth, Regina de Burca and David Rix




Slasher Girls & Monster Boys


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For fans of Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, American Horror Story and The Walking Dead comes a powerhouse anthology featuring some of the best thriller and horror writers in YA Stefan Bachmann, Leigh Bardugo, Kendare Blake, A. G. Howard, Jay Kristoff, Marie Lu, Jonathan Maberry, Danielle Paige, Carrie Ryan, Megan Shepherd, Nova Ren Suma, McCormick Templeman, April Genevieve Tucholke, Cat Winters A host of the sharpest young adult authors come together in this collection of terrifying tales and psychological thrillers. Each author draws from a mix of literature, film, television, and music to create something new and fresh and unsettling. Clever readers will love teasing out the references and can satisfy their curiosity at the end of each tale, where the inspiration is revealed. There are no superficial scares here; these are stories that will make you think even as they keep you on the edge of your seat. From blood horror, to the supernatural, to unsettling, all-too-possible realism, this collection has something for anyone looking for an absolute thrill.




The Monster Who Came to Visit


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In this humorous, rhyming story a little girl's attempts to befriend a monster lead from one disaster to the next. All is not lost though as this unlikely pair may have more in common than you think.




The Powerpuff Girls


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Mojo Jojo develops a plan to get rid of the Powerpuff Girls by sending three giant mechanical monsters to take them on separately, but Buttercup, Blossom, and Bubbles come up with a plan of their own.




The Monster Book of Manga: Girls


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This exciting new volume in the Monster Book of Manga series features stunning art and detailed instructions on how to illustrate adventurous, bold, sexy, and self-possessed female manga characters. The Monster Book of Manga: Girls includes more than fifty exercises that cover every female archetype in modern manga: the student, the Gothic Lolita, the athlete, the music idol, the warrior, the science-fiction heroine, and many more. It pairs advanced illustration techniques with step-by-step instructions, and features an original cast of girls, fierce and timeless enough to take the spotlight of any manga cartoon. This lush, full-color manual is perfect for beginning and advanced manga artists alike.




Three Girls and a Monster


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As Blossom and Buttercup argue over how to fight a monster that has attacked Townsville, sweet little Bubbles must come up with a plan of her own before the town is destroyed.




Monster Trouble!


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Unafraid of the monsters who interfere with her bedtime, Winifred Schnitzel tries to find a way to scare them away.




The Monster Lives of Boys and Girls


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This book of poetry in four parts explores a dark world of sleep, dreams and evil. But there is also joy in Sikelianos's work. Amidst the fears and despair for the children she imagines throughout the book, the author recognises the beauty of nature in the fleetingness of the natural world. This award-winning collection of American poetry has been highly esteemed by critics through the United States and Canada.




The Monster Book


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An official guide to Buffy the Vampire Slayer describes the mythology and influences behind the monsters, ghouls, and characters through interviews with the creators and details of the episodes.




Books For Girls - 3 Free Books for Girls aged 8-12


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Free books for girls aged 8 to 12. 3 fantastic free books that girls will love. Julia Jones' Diary (book 1) - My Worst Day Ever, Diary of a Horse Mad Girl (Book 1) and My Monster - Boris to the Rescue (suitable for younger readers) are included in this free book. Julia Jones' Dairy...Julia looks forward to the most exciting event of the year. As the countdown begins, her world fills with new friendships and surprises, especially when a very pretty girl unexpectedly joins her class and they become great friends. In addition, the cutest boy at school suddenly becomes a part of their group and Julia looks forward to the special occasion that they are all planning for. But without warning, the events that begin to unfold are not at all what Julia has anticipated. Is there a bully in their midst and is bullying going on around her? What is in store for Julia and what is the final outcome of her worst day ever? You are sure to love the first book in the Julia Jones series. It is fast paced and suspenseful and will captivate you from start to finish. Suitable for 9 to 12 year olds. Diary of a Horse Mad Girl...Follow the true adventures of Abbie and her first pony, Sparkle (a beautiful Palomino) in her diary. Yes, she is a horse mad girl and when she gets her first pony...all her dreams come true... "When I first saw Sparkle, I knew that she was the pony for me! As soon as she cantered across the paddock, I think we both knew that we were meant to be together. But I certainly wasn't prepared for the exciting adventures ahead." My First Pony will take you on a ride filled with fun, friendships and even near disaster - the true story of a totally horse mad girl and a beautiful palomino named Sparkle. It is suitable for "horse mad" girls aged from around 8 to 12. My Monster - Boris to the Rescue...This is an ideal first short chapter book for girls and boys aged from 5 to 9. It is funny and shows that the good guys win in the end. Your child will love this story. Bobby has a special friend. Don't tell anyone, but it is a monster! His name is Boris and he is red and furry with two golden horns. Boris helps Bobby when he has bad dreams. In Book 1, Boris goes to school with Bobby. He doesn't like the way Jack the Bully treats his friend Bobby. Jack doesn't know that Boris is setting him up for embarrassment.