Jr. Graphic Monster Stories

Stories from the Middle Ages speak of dragons carrying off livestock and young maidens. The truth behind the stories is still in question. Readers will learn legends and lore about dragons, discover well-known stories of dragons, and also consider theories about what these dragons really were. Some scholars believe dragons were merely a symbol, while others think the tales were trying to explain fossilized dinosaur bones people of this time period uncovered. No matter what readers decide to believe, they will find themselves entranced with this graphic story of dragons. Series Review: Jr. Graphic Monster Stories"The series delves into the high interest topic of monsters. Each graphic novel has brightly colored and illustrated panels, speech bubbles, and illuminated text and lettering. ... Students who are already interested in scary stories will be on the lookout for these."-Library Media Connection

The chupacabra, also known as the "goat sucker", is reported to be a vampire-like animal that sucks the blood out of livestock and other animals. The chupacabra is especially well known in Puerto Rico; however, sightings have been reported in Arizona, Texas, and many other places. Readers will learn about some of the most well documented cases and theories behind what the chupacabra really is. Series Review: Jr. Graphic Monster Stories"The series delves into the high interest topic of monsters. Each graphic novel has brightly colored and illustrated panels, speech bubbles, and illuminated text and lettering. ... Students who are already interested in scary stories will be on the lookout for these."-Library Media Connection

Stories of a plesiosaur-like creature living in the depths of Scotland's Loch Ness, a very deep lake, have been surfacing for years. Investigations, searches, sonar studies, and multiple other search functions have been conducted to solve the mystery-so far evidence is still inconclusive. Some think "Nessie" is a modern-day dinosaur that somehow managed to survive the mass extinction the rest of its kind suffered, others think people have taken bad photographs of water birds or small boats. All readers, even the most reluctant, will be intrigued by this fact-filled discussion. Series Review: Jr. Graphic Monster Stories"The series delves into the high interest topic of monsters. Each graphic novel has brightly colored and illustrated panels, speech bubbles, and illuminated text and lettering. ... Students who are already interested in scary stories will be on the lookout for these."-Library Media Connection

Vampire stories are at a peek in popularity among readers. Tales of vampires living in the midst of humans have existed for centuries. Readers can judge the truth in these tales as they follow one story of a suspected vampire that, allegedly, really happened in the 1700s in Serbia. Facts, lore, and legends are all presented-encouraging further reading and discussion.

Nothing sends a tingle up the spine in quite the same way as a good zombie story. We have all heard the familiar stories of slow moving undead that want to eat our brains, but what if there really were zombies? This book gives a nod to the familiar tales of walking dead and then dives into a creepy and very true tale of a man who was made into a zombie by a voodoo witch doctor and somehow returned to tell the tale. Young readers, even reluctant ones, are sure to be enticed by this fascinating look into the lives of the dead.

The debate of Bigfoot has spanned generations. The question: if Bigfoot is real, or if the sightings across the country are just hoaxes or misidentified animals. This title explores the more famous sightings and stories. It also discusses possible explanations for what people are seeing. Whether you are a believer or not, this title will enthrall even reluctant readers with exciting images and accessible language. Critical thinking is encouraged; readers must decide what they think is the most likely possibility as they are presented with the different theories surrounding Bigfoot. Series Review: Jr. Graphic Monster Stories"The series delves into the high interest topic of monsters. Each graphic novel has brightly colored and illustrated panels, speech bubbles, and illuminated text and lettering. ... Students who are already interested in scary stories will be on the lookout for these."-Library Media Connection