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Author
Publisher
The MIT Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
Since the early days of video games, monsters have played pivotal roles as dangers to be avoided, level bosses to be defeated, or targets to be destroyed for extra points. But why is the monster so important in gaming, and how have video games come to shape our culture's conceptions of monstrosity? Player vs. Monster explores the past half-century of monsters in games, from the dragons of early tabletop role-playing games and the pixelated aliens...
Author
Publisher
WeldonOwen
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"From the man-eating Manticore and the dastardly demon Beelzebub to the corpse-munching Aztec goddess Coatlicue and the southern African tokoloshe, monsters from across the globe and many different cultures are brought to life in this large-format volume bursting with detailed full-color images and fascinating facts. Learn about 36 demons, giants, shapeshifters, gods, goddesses, and human hybrids"--
Author
Series
Creeper diaries volume special edition
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 2
Description
When Gerald Creeper Jr. "accidentally" spends the emeralds his parents gave him to buy Christmas gifts, he tries to make it all back by helping Sam the Slime put on a holiday show for little mobs in the neighborhood.
Author
Series
Junior monster scouts volume 1
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Although Wolfy, Franky, and Vampyra are children of classic monsters, all they want to do is help those in need and make friends, so they join the Junior Monster Scouts with the hopes of helping their community.
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Meet Hunny and Funny. Hunny is little and Funny is big. And they are monster best friends! So when Hunny is feeling sad, Funny knows the perfect thing to cheer his friend up... jokes!"
Author
Series
Last kids on Earth volume 9
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 5
Description
To get the answers he seeks about his powerful Cosmic Hand, which might be able to stop the inevitable from happening, Jack must travel farther than he's ever been--he must go to the monster dimension.
Author
Series
Kaiju no. 8 volume 4
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
2022, 2020
Description
"Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream? With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream,...
12) Daddo in charge
Author
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
2014
Description
"Join Henry and Daddo for a monstrous good time in this board book with a touch-and-feel element on every spread! Momma is going away for a relaxing weekend, leaving Daddo in charge of the Huggle-kids. The day is going well until Daddo loses his to-do list then everything starts to spin out of control in the Hugglemonster house!"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Terribles volume 1
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
Told in alternating chapters, comics, poems, charts and activities, this spooktacular story introduces the monsters who have settled down on the quiet island of Creep's Cove, giving readers a peek into the lives of vampires, mummies, gelatinous balls of goo and more!
Vampires, mummies, and gelatinous balls of goo (oh my!). That's right, monsters are real and they've settled down on the quiet island of Creep's Cove. It's a pretty typical place: houses,...
15) Monster vs. boy
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
As eleven-year-old Dawz and Mim, the terrifying but kind-hearted monster who lives in his closet, become more aware of each other, they must uncover the true nature of their mysterious connection.
Author
Series
Awakening volume 1
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared. Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian--a royal who feeds on mortal pleasure. Born with an intuition that never fails, Calista knows her talents are of great value to the power-hungry of the world, so she lives hidden as a courtesan of the Baron of Archwood. In exchange for his protection, she grants...
Author
Publisher
Happy Yak
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters in incredible trucks! Follow the monsters as they build a city and watch out for a monster thief on the loose! There is plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork and lots of amusing mishaps. Energetic, whacky, and characterful monsters are drawn in a vibrant, contemporary style by Ukranian illustrator Nina Dzyvulska. Spot Grin monster in a forklift truck, Brainy...
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
2023, 2020
Description
"Kaiju No. 9 shows up to steal the power of Kaiju No. 2, wielded by Isao Shinomiya, director general of the Defense Force. At the end of the deadly battle, Isao manages to get No. 9 on the ropes, but he ends up exhausting all his strength, allowing the kaiju to steal No. 2's power. With Isao defeated, No. 9 fuses with the director general and takes on Kafka, Kikoru, and Narumi! Will they be able to defeat No. 9 and save their fearless leader?!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 10
Description
Herobrine is rallying all the monsters of Minecraft to one server in hopes of eliminating Gameknight999 and his friends once and for all. They destroy every village they find, threatening to continue until the User-that-is-not-a-user surrenders. Gameknight has just two things, the Oracle's command to seek out the lost ocean monument and an impenetrable riddle: "Look to the lowliest and most insignificant of creatures, for that is where your salvation...
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