Bogeyman 101: A Guide to Bogeymen Around the World - Softcover

Miller, Karen Hokanson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 154460324X ISBN 13: 9781544603247

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

Every culture tells stories of bogeymen. Though they come in many forms and are called by many names, these are the creatures that lurk in the shadows to leap out and terrify unsuspecting children. Frightening and mysterious, tales of these creatures have been tingling our spines since time immemorial. In Bogeyman 101: A Guide to Bogeymen around the World, young readers are given a fun primer on some of the world’s biggest things that go bump in the night.

This book introduces you to seven bogies, each one with its own chapter. Readers are treated to a brief story, along with a discussion of the folklore behind the creature. Even reluctant readers will enjoy delving into the statistics and attributes of these chilling monsters, particularly when the all-important question comes up: “How do you protect yourself against the bogeyman?”

From the Scandinavian troll to the Jamaican duppy, each bogey serves as a fascinating window into the unique attributes of the country it represents. It’s a great way to engage elementary and middle-school children while teaching them about the different cultures of the world!

About this title

About the Author

Karen Hokanson Miller is the author of Monsters and Water Beasts: Creatures of Fact or Fiction? Other writing credits include humorous columns published in the Chicago Tribune and various children’s magazines, as well as nonfiction pieces published in Ranger Rick, National Geographic World, Wild Outdoor World, and more.

You can read more about Karen at karenhokansonmiller.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 154460324X
• ISBN 13: 9781544603247
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Sabri Anne
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 104