Description
For the first printing only! This hardcover features stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts.
In this modern supernatural middle grade retelling of the beloved classic Little Women, the March sisters have a monstrous secret Meg will do anything to protect-especially with another beast lurking in the woods threatening to expose them.
Meg March and her three sisters are monsters. No, really. Meg has teeth that are a little too sharp. Jo gets furry under the full moon. Beth goes night flying on wings that are impossible to hide under her sweaters. And Amy? Well, don't let her near a body of water or she'll start sprouting her mermaid's tail.
Meg is sure their foster mom, Marmee, wouldn't like any of this if she knew. And Jo's best friend Laurie, the nice boy next door, would run screaming. To make matters worse, Meg's small town outside of Salem is on edge. A vicious beast has been spotted in the forest, and Farmer Bhaer believes it's responsible for his missing chickens. Meg is sure to be blamed if anyone realizes she's a monster in disguise. And the closer it gets to Halloween, the surer the town is that something evil is hiding in the forest.
Meg doesn't always remember what she gets up to at night, and sometimes, she wakes alone in a mossy part of the forest and has to find her way back. With John Brooke determined to find out just what Meg is hiding and locals working to uncover the monsters in their midst, Meg must find the culprit herself-or risk losing the little home she's found with her sisters.
About the Author
Maire Roche is a former elementary and pre-k teacher who now writes stories full of magic, mystery, and wonder. When she isn't teaching or imagining fictional worlds, Maire enjoys running, teaching martial arts, and baking too many cookies. She lives in the midwest with her spouse and their very disagreeable cat, Lulu.
Reviews
"A great spin on Alcott's work with a slightly eerie vibe that's perfect for Halloween." * --Booklist *
"A powerful ending, which acknowledges that everyone's a bit strange at the edges and allows a girl who has held too much for too long to become soft in her wildness, will have readers hoping that Roche pulls an Alcott and writes sequels." * --BCCB *
"This innovative offering quickly establishes its own distinctive identity, blending monster mythology with coming-of-age themes to deliver an affectionate spin on Alcott's classic." * --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW *
"an engaging story that will captivate the imaginations of youth interested in mystery and horror without having too much scare factor." * --School Library Journal *
Book Information
ISBN 9781665988643
Author Maire Roche
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint Aladdin
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Weight(grams) 431g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 25mm
In this modern supernatural middle grade retelling of the beloved classic Little Women, the March sisters have a monstrous secret Meg will do anything to protect-especially with another beast lurking in the woods threatening to expose them.
Meg March and her three sisters are monsters. No, really. Meg has teeth that are a little too sharp. Jo gets furry under the full moon. Beth goes night flying on wings that are impossible to hide under her sweaters. And Amy? Well, don't let her near a body of water or she'll start sprouting her mermaid's tail.
Meg is sure their foster mom, Marmee, wouldn't like any of this if she knew. And Jo's best friend Laurie, the nice boy next door, would run screaming. To make matters worse, Meg's small town outside of Salem is on edge. A vicious beast has been spotted in the forest, and Farmer Bhaer believes it's responsible for his missing chickens. Meg is sure to be blamed if anyone realizes she's a monster in disguise. And the closer it gets to Halloween, the surer the town is that something evil is hiding in the forest.
Meg doesn't always remember what she gets up to at night, and sometimes, she wakes alone in a mossy part of the forest and has to find her way back. With John Brooke determined to find out just what Meg is hiding and locals working to uncover the monsters in their midst, Meg must find the culprit herself-or risk losing the little home she's found with her sisters.
About the Author
Maire Roche is a former elementary and pre-k teacher who now writes stories full of magic, mystery, and wonder. When she isn't teaching or imagining fictional worlds, Maire enjoys running, teaching martial arts, and baking too many cookies. She lives in the midwest with her spouse and their very disagreeable cat, Lulu.
Reviews
"A great spin on Alcott's work with a slightly eerie vibe that's perfect for Halloween." * --Booklist *
"A powerful ending, which acknowledges that everyone's a bit strange at the edges and allows a girl who has held too much for too long to become soft in her wildness, will have readers hoping that Roche pulls an Alcott and writes sequels." * --BCCB *
"This innovative offering quickly establishes its own distinctive identity, blending monster mythology with coming-of-age themes to deliver an affectionate spin on Alcott's classic." * --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW *
"an engaging story that will captivate the imaginations of youth interested in mystery and horror without having too much scare factor." * --School Library Journal *
Book Information
ISBN 9781665988643
Author Maire Roche
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint Aladdin
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Weight(grams) 431g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 25mm
