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Synopsis
While staying with his weird great-aunt Kathryn, Evan visits a funky old toy store and buys a dusty can of monster blood. It’s fun to play with at first. And Evan’s dog, Trigger, likes it so much, he eats some! But then Evan notices something weird about the green slimy stuff—it seems to be growing. And growing. And growing. And all that growing has given the monster blood a monstrous appetite…
Is Monster Blood appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Mild spooky horror with growing monster slime that threatens characters. The tone is more creepy than violent, appropriate for middle grade readers who enjoy being scared in a safe context.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm.
Who'll love this
Kids who love spooky stories will enjoy the suspense of mysterious green slime that won't stop growing and becomes dangerous.