{"title":"Horror","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"man-made-monsters","title":"Man Made Monsters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase this book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0; background-color: #c41e3a; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/p\/books\/man-made-monsters-andrea-l-rogers\/18925069?ean=9781646141791\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #00703c; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/man-made-monsters-andrea-l-rogers\/1140813091?ean=9781646141791\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #ff9900; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Man-Made-Monsters-Andrea-Rogers\/dp\/1646141792\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EQUSDAMHMS73\u0026amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dphW46Iamb-9y86NZVRdrw.nMv4MAx4EyJLvflom90Aq7rwTW5Y1v7_drbN5ac33Ak\u0026amp;dib_tag=se\u0026amp;keywords=man+made+monsters+levine+querido\u0026amp;qid=1764706830\u0026amp;sprefix=man+made+monsters+levine+querido%2Caps%2C76\u0026amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" data-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAuthor\u003ca href=\"Andrea%20L.%20Rogers%20is%20a%20citizen%20of%20the%20Cherokee%20Nation.%20She%20grew%20up%20in%20Tulsa,%20Oklahoma.%20She%20graduated%20with%20an%20MFA%20from%20the%20Institute%20of%20American%20Indian%20Arts%20in%20Santa%20Fe.%20Her%20stories%20have%20appeared%20in%20several%20literary%20journals.%20In%202020,%20Capstone%20published%20Mary%20and%20the%20Trail%20of%20Tears.%20Her%20work%20has%20also%20appeared%20in%20You%20Too?%2025%20Voices%20Share%20Their%20#METoo%20stories%20from%20Inkyard%20Press,%20Ancestor%20Approved:%20Intertribal%20Stories%20for%20Kids%20from%20Heartdrum,%20and%20in%20the%20anthology%20Allies%20by%20DK.%20Her%20picture%20book%20called,%20When%20We%20Gather,%20is%20forthcoming%20from%20Heartdrum.\"\u003e Andrea Rogers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e18 illustrated horror stories follow one Cherokee family through the atrocities ― supernatural and manmade ― each generation encounters ―\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eALSO AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImagine a chilling horror collection that weaves classic monsters like werewolves and vampires with the true horrors of colonialism, domestic violence, and displacement. Andrea Rogers delivers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow a Cherokee family across centuries, from their ancestral lands in 1830s Georgia to the battlefields of World War I and Vietnam, and beyond. Each story offers a chilling glimpse into a different era, revealing how history's monsters intertwine with the supernatural.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMan Made Monsters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a powerful exploration of identity and the enduring legacy of colonization. Rogers masterfully blends Cherokee legends with chilling horror, creating unforgettable characters and monsters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach story is accompanied by haunting illustrations from Cherokee artist Jeff Edwards, incorporating the Cherokee syllabary for a truly immersive experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't miss out on this masterpiece! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMan Made Monsters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will stay with you long after the last page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eP R A I S E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “These stories sound as if they were passed down as family histories. It may read like speculative fiction, but it feels like the truth.” ―Horn Book (starred) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Stunning...follows a Cherokee family through two centuries, beginning with something akin to a vampire attack and ending with zombies.” ―BCCB (starred) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Spine-tingling...A simultaneously frightening and enthralling read.” ―Publishers Weekly (starred) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Chilling… Exquisite… A creepy and artful exploration of a haunting heritage.” ―Kirkus (starred) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Startling…Will leave readers―adults as well as teens―unsettled, feeling like they have caught a glimpse into a larger world.” ―Booklist (starred)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eW I N N E R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalter Dean Myers Award\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Indian Library Association Youth Literature Honor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternational Literacy Association Award\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhippoorwill Award\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading The West Book Awards Shortlist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNEA Read Across America Recommended Title\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eB E S T · O F · T H E · Y E A R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWashington Post\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e· \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · New York Public Library\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003ca data-a-expander-toggle='{\"allowLinkDefault\":true, \"expand_prompt\":\"Read more\", \"collapse_prompt\":\"Read less\"}' class=\"a-declarative\" data-action=\"a-expander-toggle\" role=\"button\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"a-icon a-icon-extender-collapse\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-expander-prompt\"\u003eRead less\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Levine Querido","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":59226124779601,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":59226124812369,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5091\/3873\/files\/81DRo2cAXeL._SL1500.jpg?v=1764716294"},{"product_id":"beasts","title":"Beasts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase this book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/p\/books\/beasts-ingvild-bjerkeland\/21206880?ean=9781646145133\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0; background-color: #c41e3a; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/beasts-ingvild-bjerkeland\/1146031079?ean=9781646145133\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #00703c; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Beasts-Ingvild-Bjerkeland\/dp\/1646145135\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #ff9900; color: #000000; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe world has been overrun by hitherto unknown beasts. Society has collapsed: the power is gone, cars are abandoned across the highways, and anyone left is hiding from the terrifying creatures―and one another. Thirteen-year-old Abdi and his five-year-old sister Alva are on the run, their last hope to escape through the forest and to the sea. As they recall the strange events that led to the beasts' arrival, and how the two of them got to where they were, they must ask themselves who they can trust―and what they will do to survive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet in a postapocalyptic world, Ingvild Bjerkeland’s chilling novel Beasts is about children who hope to reunite with their father. After a beast killed their mother, Abdi becomes the guardian of his five-year-old sister, Alva. With Alva feverish, Abdi is anxious to find supplies and travel to the remote island where their ornithologist father is stationed. The creatures the siblings encounter are six feet tall, covered in black fur, with hoofs and curling claws that unfurl for attacks. The narrative maintains an engaging and brutal pace as Abdi struggles to keep his sister and himself alive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis gripping YA novel explores deeper themes, such as the line that separates not only child from adult but man from beast. The siblings anchor the book, and their emotional journey is as riveting as the physical one. Through his responsibility for Alva, Abdi overcomes his fears and finds strength within himself. Bjerkeland walks a careful line between being mindful of her audience’s age while refusing to shrink from the truth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBeasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will appeal to readers of survival classics such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHatchet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eJulie of the Wolves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with its realistic illustrations of Abdi’s dogged problem-solving. It will also please those who enjoy stories with supernatural antagonists in pursuit of their prey, like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Last of Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rippling with constant tension, Beasts is an eerie, quick read for teen readers who can handle a bit of horror and unease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eP R A I S E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Bjerkeland’s writing is beautiful. A quick, enjoyable read.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e―New York Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Chilling… short chapters and taut prose set a frantic pace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBeasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines the timelessness of a fairy tale with the stark immediacy of contemporary dystopian fiction.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e― Foreword (starred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Bjerkeland’s propulsive tale is sleek and elegant, a subtle blend of fable and realism that increasingly reflects many of today’s desperate refugees’ experiences. Every sentence is direct and brief, vivid with eventfulness, uncertainty, and Abdi’s deep sense of responsibility for his sister… The story’s brevity and abrupt forcefulness, and the characters’ stalwart courage and love, make this tale unusually compelling.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e― The Horn Book (starred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Crisp and spare, the lines lean as picked-clean bones… The siblings anchor the book, and their emotional journey is as riveting as the physical one… Bjerkeland walks a careful line between being mindful of her audience’s age while refusing to shrink from the truth. Filled with tension and a few heart-pounding moments, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBeasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e never fully strays into the darker recesses like its postapocalyptic adult cousins \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eI Who Have Never Known Men\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, yet it also resists easy answers or a storybook ending. It’s a balance that clearly works... Beasts is likely to garner praise from far more readers than that in the United States and beyond.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e― Washington Independent Book Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Harrowing… Abdi’s perspective is gripping, and the vagueness of detail and backstory adds to the suspense… Highly appealing for a great many horror readers, new and old.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e― Kirkus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Drips with eerie atmosphere and moves at a taut pace. Abdi’s first-person narrative balances the unsettling events with his poignant thoughts and feelings about caring for his younger sister, whose irrepressible attitude is a welcome lightness in this disquieting tale. Middle-grade readers looking for something scary but not too gory will appreciate the mood cultivated here.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e― Booklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"For those just beginning to learn the [horror] genre, this is a magnificent introduction―spare, tense, gory just at the edges, and tightly focused on the siblings, creating a heightened sense of connection and investment in their survival. The beasts themselves, cunning and malicious, are well-described, and moments when Abdi and Alva encounter them are chilling. Readers will likely be left questioning whether they would have had the fortitude to survive, let alone keep a much younger sibling alive as well.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e― Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A sense of urgency simmers beneath every line of prose, relentlessly driving the characters―and the reader―forward… Beasts will appeal to readers of survival classics such as Hatchet with its realistic illustrations of Abdi’s dogged problem-solving, but will also please those who enjoy stories with supernatural antagonists in pursuit of their prey, like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Last of Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rippling with constant tension, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBeasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an eerie, quick read for readers who can handle a bit of horror and unease.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e― BookPage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Bjerkeland paints a bleak picture of postapocalyptic monster survival reminiscent of media like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e28 Days Later\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Last of Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e... A simple yet effective monster story that will appeal to fans of postapocalyptic fiction.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e― School Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Levine Querido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58397002989649,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5091\/3873\/files\/91W9WP-4nXL._SY522.jpg?v=1764482270"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.levinequerido.com\/collections\/horror.oembed","provider":"Levine Querido","version":"1.0","type":"link"}