Poesy the Monster Slayer

Name: Poesy the Monster Slayer
Brand: Macmillan Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Cory Doctorow
ISBN: 9781250269737

Author: Cory Doctorow

Narrator: Jessica Almasy

Unabridged: 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Macmillan Young Listeners

Published: 07/14/2020

Categories: Children's Fiction, Bedtime Stories

Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Cory Doctorow presents a sweetly scary audiobook about a girl whose monster-catching activities delay her bedtime in Poesy the Monster Slayer.

A monster slayer needs no bedtime!

Once her parents are off to bed, Poesy excitedly awaits the monsters that creep into her room. With the knowledge she’s gained from her trusty Monster Book and a few of her favorite toys, Poesy easily fends off a werewolf, a vampire, and much more.

But not even Poesy's bubblegum perfume can defeat her sleep-deprived parents!

A Macmillan Audio production from First Second

About Cory Doctorow

Cory Doctorow is a science fiction author, activist and journalist. He is the author of many books, including THE LOST CAUSE, a solarpunk science fiction novel of hope amidst the climate emergency. His recent nonfiction THE INTERNET CON: HOW TO SEIZE THE MEANS OF COMPUTATION is a Big Tech disassembly manual. Other recent books include RED TEAM BLUES, a science fiction crime thriller; CHOKEPOINT CAPITALISM, nonfiction about monopoly and creative labor markets; the LITTLE BROTHER series for young adults; IN REAL LIFE, a graphic novel; and the picture book POESY THE MONSTER SLAYER. In 2020, he was inducted into the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

About Matt Rockefeller

Matt Rockefeller is an illustrator and comic artist from Tucson, AZ who loves to depict places and tell stories through pictures. His work has appeared in a variety of formats, including book covers, picture books, and animation. Recent books include TRAIN from Workman Publishing and the 5 Worlds graphic novel series from Random House. Matt received his BFA in Illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2014.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cass

Received an arc from #Netgalley in exchange for an honest review This was a super sweet picture book. I loved that the book was divided into sections with each monster getting their own moment for vanquishing. The page in the beginning with all the toys surrounding Poesy reminded me of when I was a c......more

Goodreads review by Bettendorf

The illustrations and color pallete are incredible! The story reminds me of being a kid, although I would usually fall asleep right away, but I would have my imagination carry me away a lot of the time. I like the idea of parents trying to get the kid to bed but her imagination is too powerful and ca......more

Goodreads review by Shay

Absolutely delightful--I grinned the whole time. The art was fantastic, the monsters cool, the parents fun, etc. I really love that they tapped into the "weird little girl shenanigans" that we remember experiencing as kids but don't often see portrayed in stories. I also love that she uses all the g......more