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Monsters, aliens, serpents, oh my! Four stories of beastly intrigue
Young adult fantasy writer Garth Nix, of Across the Wall (Eos, 2005), tries his hand at curious, character driven short stories for even younger readers, ages 6 and up. Major players in this collection of four "fantastic tales" include slimy tentacled aliens, sea serpents, a fair princess and a ship full of pirate rats, all engaged in epic adventures through castles, across oceans and orphanage rooftops. The silly fantasies are perfectly tempered with Nix's unflappable wit and succinct style. It's one beast of a book sure to set imaginations ablaze and further sharpen your grandkid's sophisticated sense of humor.
