All his friends still go to his old school so he will have no friends here. He is 12 years old and has just been forced to transfer to a new school after his neighbourhood was redistricted. Lovecraft, an author of weird tales and scary stories, adult readers may recognise some of the inspiration as the school is set in Dunwich, Massachusetts. This new series is a collection of fantasy horror stories set in a school and aimed at the young adult market (12 years old and upwards, although or I would say that is it written well and easy enough to read so would also be good for children aged from 8 or 9). Book Haul/In My Mailbox 22.3.Professor Gargoyle, written by Charles Gilman, is the first book in the Tales from Lovecraft Middle School series.Professor Gargoyle: Tales From Lovecraft Middle Sc.Out of Sight Out of Mind by Evonne Wareham.There is action, mystery and suspense on every page.Īn absolute must read for readers of any age. The illustrations were fantastic and have now made me want a two-headed pet rat. It's such a dark and twisted read that still managed to be fun. It wasn't slow to get going at all, and it flowed so well that I just kept turning page after page until I'd devoured the entire book in a single evening.Īs I was reading I was reminded of stores by Roald Dahl or Lemony Snicket.

Will definitely appeal to its middle grade audience. A cover to really stand out on the shelf. Can he uncover the secrets of the school before it's too late?Ĭover: Has to be one of the greatest middle grade covers ever! The lenticular design is so fun and creepy at the same time. With the help of some unlikely new friends, Robert discovers there's more to Lovecraft Middle School than meets the eye. Robert Arthurt knew that seventh grade was going to be weird, but this is ridiculous! And the science teacher is acting very, very peculiar. The school library is a labyrinth of secret corridors. Strange things are happening at Lovecraft Middle School. Display them on bookshelves-and then watch the cover characters morph into monsters as you pass by! Every volume in the Lovecraft Middle School series is fully illustrated and features an original lenticular portrait on the cover.

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