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Crankenstein

Crankenstein

Published in
2021
3.71
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Description

This year, Halloween has gone rotten for Crankenstein, with costume disasters, pumpkin-carving nightmares, and a toothache ruining his favorite day. Samantha Berger's beloved 'crankster' character confronts the wicked tricks and treats of Halloween in this humorous tale, illustrated by Dan Santat. Even the grumpiest kiddos will cheerfully gobble up this the delicious follow-up to Crankenstein and A Crankenstein Valentine! This year, Crankenstein's favorite day of all—Halloween—has gone rotten! Creepy-cool costumes, super-scary jack-o'-lanterns, and loads of candy have been ruined by costume disasters, pumpkin-carving nightmares, and a terribly untimely toothache! MEHHRRRR!!! Can Halloween be saved, or will today turn into the crankiest Halloween in history? Samantha Berger's beloved 'crankster' character confronts all the wicked tricks and treats of Halloween in this bucket full of laughs, illustrated by bestselling, award-winning artist Dan Santat.
Age
4-8
Text complexity
developing
Length
40 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Engaging and humorous story
  • Relatable theme of dealing with crankiness
  • Colorful illustrations that enhance the narrative
  • Perfect for a Halloween-themed read