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Synopsis
An overnight campout sets the stage for a monstrous scare in this You’re Invited to a Creepover tale. Jenna Walker has always been fascinated by the legend of the Marked Monster, the scarred half-bird, half-beast creature that is said to roam the forests around her hometown. Is the Marked Monster real or is it just the stuff of myth? Jenna decides to find out once and for all with a campout at her house where she and her friends can search for the legendary beast. But as Jenna starts to learn more about the Marked Monster, she realizes that this legend might be more than just myth, and more sinister than she ever could have imagined. Will Jenna meet the Marked Monster face to face and will she be marked for life? This creepy tale is a level 4 on the Creep-o-Meter.
Is There's Something Out There appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Middle grade horror featuring a monster hunt campout with scary creature encounters and mild peril. Age-appropriate spooky content designed to thrill without traumatizing.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm and body horror.
Who'll love this
Kids who love scary stories and monster legends will enjoy this creepy campout adventure with friends.