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AUGUST 18, 2011
The Monstrumology Situation
The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey is a fantastic book.  Set in 1888, it is the story of 12-Monstrumologist coveryear-old Will Henry as he helps Dr. Warthrop, a scientist who hunts and studies real monsters.   It's got adventure, suspense, and the best monsters!  The author says, "The books are a love story disguised as a monster story. I can think of no better way to describe them." There's even a Tumblr with pictures and deleted scenes!  The sequel, The Curse of the Wendigo, continues the story with yet another fabulous monster to chase.  The third book, The Isle of Blood, is due out in Septmeber.

Everyone who has read this series posivitly raves about it and the first book was nominated for some really prestigous awards.  Here's the bad news: the publisher of this amazing series has decided to stop at three books.  They told the author this after he finished the third book so it doesn't even wrap up nicely.  Mr. Yancey expects at least one more book.  Also, everyone who has gotten their hands on The Isle of Blood say it is the best of the series so far!

The world of teen books is all a buzz about this revelation.  One blogger managed to interview Mr. Yancey about the situation (no spoilers but there are some mild curse words).  Fans are doing a letter campaign and encouraging others to read these books.

Have you read it?  What did you think?

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posted by Jenna, Standley Lake Library

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