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Gruesome Guide to World Monsters

Judy Sierra (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.93

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Child HarmBloodDeath

Tropes

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Synopsis

Provides illustrations and brief descriptions of monsters found in different parts of the world, including Bloody Mary, who pulls children into mirrors throughout North America, and the blood-sucking, water-dwelling Kappas of Japan.

Is Gruesome Guide to World Monsters appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Educational guide to global monster legends with mild scary content appropriate for middle grade readers; focuses on cultural folklore and mythology from around the world with brief descriptions and illustrations.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, death, and blood.

Who'll love this

Kids who love scary stories and monsters from different cultures will enjoy learning about legendary creatures from around the world.

Tags

EducationalMythologyFolkloreReference