Book description
“Equal parts nightmarish and outrageously funny, this graphic novel adventure is a thrilling joyride through an electrifying world!”—Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth
When shy, anxious Milo rings the doorbell of the forbidden Shock City castle on a dare, he gets more…
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1 author picked Shock City as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Alexovitch’s earlier work was a huge influence on my development as an artist—reading Serenity Rose at just the right time knocked my world sideways—so I would be remiss not to include this new book aimed at the 8-12 set. There aren’t any regular animals in this book, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t chock full of creepy creatures; sweet little Sunny Von Shock is one of the creepies herself. Sunny’s enthusiasm for scary things is infectious for the reader but not for her rightfully freaked-out friend, Milo.
Their budding friendship is sweet, their world is extremely cool, and the scares…
From Caitlin's list on The best creepy creature comics (& picture books!) for curious kids of all ages.
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