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MARVIN MONSTER'S TEACHER JITTERS
Written by Tabatha Jean D'Agata
Illustrated by Ed Newmann
Moo Press
www.KeeneBooks.com
ISBN: 0-9766805-3-X
Genre: Early Reader Chapter Book, ages 6-9
48 pages, $6.95 US
Marvin Monster's upset when he learns his class has a new teacher. And what's worse, rumor has it this teacher is mean, gives lots of homework, and once turned a monster kid into a human! When the new teacher, Miss Witchafred, announces their scheduled field trip will be to explore Marshville rather than visit the Haunted Hall of Fame, a disappointed Marvin decides to do his best to get her to leave. But Marvin learns a valuable lesson as he and his classmates explore exciting areas of Marshville, from the Postal Tomb, where lizards lick stamps, to the trash field, where chomping gators recycle garbage.
"Marvin Monster's Teacher Jitters" is a delightful read integrating important social issues for young readers within an exciting story. As the monsters would say, this book is "terrifically horrific," filled with endearing characters and wonderfully captivating illustrations.
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