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Bruce Coville's Book of Monsters
Author Bruce Coville
Jane Yolen
Debra Doyle
James D. Macdonald
Sharon Webb
Joe R. Lansdale
Jack Prelutsky
Terry Jones
Country United States
Language English
Genre Horror, Children's
Publisher Scholastic Publishing
Published 1993-1997

Bruce Coville's Book of Monsters is the first book in a cool series of story collections. These books are put together by the famous author Bruce Coville. The very first book came out in September 1993, published by Scholastic Publishing.

This series is made for young readers like you. It promises "scary" stories, but it's actually much more! You'll find all sorts of tales, including sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and even realistic stories with a touch of the supernatural. This makes the "Book of" series different from many other scary books for kids, which often stick to just horror.

Discover the "Book of" Series

Bruce Coville's first book was very popular. So, he decided to create a whole line of similar books. These new books explored other exciting topics like supernatural events or sci-fi adventures.

There were six main books in the first "Book of" series. They became so popular that each one got its own sequel! This meant even more stories for readers to enjoy. Bruce Coville also used this longer series to tell a special five-part story called "The Monsters of Morley Manor." The entire book series was published between 1993 and 1997.

Books in the Series

This series features many different types of stories. Each book focuses on a specific theme, like monsters, aliens, or ghosts. Here's a look at the books in the series:

# Title Author Published Date Pages ISBN
1 Bruce Coville's Book of Monsters: Tales to Give You the Creeps Bruce Coville September 1993 176 ISBN: 0-590-46159-1
This book is full of creepy monster stories. It includes tales like My Little Brother is a Monster and Momster in the Closet.
2 Bruce Coville's Book of Aliens: Tales to Warp Your Mind Bruce Coville 1994 177 ISBN: 0-606-05771-4
Get ready for stories about creatures from outer space! You'll find tales such as I, Earthling and Zero Hour.
3 Bruce Coville's Book of Ghosts: Tales to Haunt You Bruce Coville 1995 180 ISBN: 0-590-46160-5
This collection is packed with spooky ghost stories. Read about The Ghost Let Go and Mrs. Ambroseworthy.
4 Bruce Coville's Book of Nightmares: Tales to Make You Scream Bruce Coville 1995 178 ISBN: 0-590-46161-3
Prepare for scary nightmares and creepy tales. Stories include There's Nothing Under the Bed and The Fat Man.
5 Bruce Coville's Book of Spine Tinglers: Tales to Make You Shiver Bruce Coville January 1, 1996 177 ISBN: 0-590-25930-X
These stories will send shivers down your spine. Enjoy tales like The Thing in Auntie Alma's Pond and Vampire for Hire.
6 Bruce Coville's Book of Magic: Tales to Cast a Spell on You Bruce Coville May 1, 1996 178 ISBN: 0-590-25931-8
Discover a world of spells and enchantments. This book features Wizard's Boy and Phoenix Farm.
7 Bruce Coville's Book of Monsters II: More Tales To Give You The Creeps Bruce Coville 1996 178 ISBN: 0-590-85292-2
More monster stories are here! Read Little Monsters and Sea Dragon of Fife.
8 Bruce Coville's Book of Aliens II: More Tales to Warp Your Mind Bruce Coville November 28, 1996 183 ISBN: 0-590-85293-0
Dive into more alien adventures. This book includes Through the Starry Door and The Spider Beast.
9 Bruce Coville's Book of Ghosts II: More Tales to Haunt You Bruce Coville January 1, 1997 182 ISBN: 0-590-85294-9
Even more ghostly tales await you. Find stories like A Trip to the Land of the Dead and Haunted by a Pig.
10 Bruce Coville's Book of Nightmares II: More Tales to Make You Scream Bruce Coville March 1, 1997 183 ISBN: 0-590-85295-7
Get ready for a second round of terrifying nightmares. This book features When Evil Wakes and The Dollhouse.
11 Bruce Coville's Book of Spine Tinglers II: More Tales to Make You Shiver Bruce Coville May 1, 1997 181 ISBN: 0-590-85296-5
These stories will give you more shivers and thrills. Read Coldest Touch and Ragmore Beast.
12 Bruce Coville's Book of Magic II: More Tales To Cast A Spell On You Bruce Coville 1997 179 ISBN: 0-590-85297-3
Explore more magical worlds and spells. This collection includes Metamorphosis of Justin Jones and World Where Wishes Worked.
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