The Monster Catchers
Author: George Brewington
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (March 5, 2019)
It's another Marvelous Middle Grade Monday, and I have a great new book to recommend, perfect for the occasion. George Brewington's debut middle grade novel is an entertaining romp through a world where cryptids (supposedly mythological beasts) are real and Bailey Buckleby knows all about them. He should, he's the son in Buckleby & Son, the people you call when your unpleasant neighbors or uninvited visitors are non-human and an infernal nuisance.
Seventh grader Bailey is amazing with Frisbees, but he doesn't use them to goof around or play with his friends. Instead, they are his weapon-of-choice when dealing with meddlesome monsters or uppity upperclassmen. But after a strange visitor comes calling, looking to buy a certain monster of whom Bailey is especially fond, everything starts to go to pieces... including Bailey's faith that his father is 100% truthful about the family business.
Wild, exciting, and more than a little manic, this book will delight children who love the unusual and aren't entirely sure that grownups always know best. I heartily recommend this madcap adventure, and hope that Mr. Brewington has the sequel underway.
Note: Under a new policy on the blog, I am doing away with ratings. I'll simply recommend books I can recommend.
Order The Monster Catchers on Amazon US, or find where you can order it from a local indie bookstore.
Find the rest of the Marvelous Middle Grade Monday reviews for June 10, 2019
The cover on this one really caught my eye. Thanks for sharing your review for MMGM.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever story for kids who like quirky and weird. Sounds like a great summer read! And, I do love that cover.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a book that is unique and kids would really love. Thanks for telling me about it. I will try to check it out.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy this type of story as a change to my normal contemporary reads. The premise should draw in a lot of readers.Thanks for introducing me too this one.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like something I would love to read.
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