Jr. Graphic Tales of the Unexplained
Set of 4 titles
What's that bump in the night? What's that shadow in the corner? What's that strange light in the sky? Inside each volume of unexplained tales, readers will find stories about classic monsters, crazy mysteries, frightening ghosts, and more! Amazing illustrations accompany the manageable text. Each story begins with a description of the main characters and ends with a timeline of events, offering ample opportunities to discuss the stories as well as the elements of writing.
Jr. Graphic Tales of the Unexplained - School Library Journal
Students diving into this series will discover exciting, thought-provoking tales. Here readers will find accounts of ghosts and hauntings; mysteries not yet fully solved; and creatures that, even after having undergone intense scientific scrutiny, still haven’t been officially declared genuine. Each story opens with a brief introduction and cast of characters, all of whom are real except for those featured in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Some titles feature a “More” follow-up page with additional facts about the unexplained incidents or creatures, i.e., hauntings and monsters, respectively. Others have reports of not-as-yet-fully explained phenomena and creatures, including the Loch Ness Monster, the Bermuda Triangle, and more. Each account is followed by a “Did You Know?” page with more information. The well-drawn, uncomplicated panels are easy to follow, enabling fast-paced reading; the graphics include crisp lines and sharp colors and evoke settings well. Back matter in all volumes include a glossary (no pronunciation guides), further resources, and an index. VERDICT This set will appeal to a broad audience, including striving readers, because of its mix of very high-interest topics. Graphic Monsters may have especially wide appeal due to its gory subject matter. Recommended where graphic titles are in demand in school and public libraries.