The Beast Under the Wizard's Bridge

Name: The Beast Under the Wizard's Bridge
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Brad Strickland
ISBN: 9781501983221

Author: Brad Strickland, John Bellairs

Narrator: George Guidall

Unabridged: 3 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 05/11/2018

Categories: Children's Fiction

Synopsis

What is it about the old Wilder Creek Bridge that makes Lewis Barnavelt so curious—and so afraid? When Lewis and his best friend Rose Rita Pottinger set out to explore the bridge and the deserted farm nearby, they discover shocking secrets—and a horrifying monster. Even Lewis's Uncle Jonathan and the magical Mrs. Zimmermann may not be able to vanquish this ferocious creature! "[Strickland's] characters ring true in this entertaining page-turner that will captivate readers."—VOYA "A wonderful blend of mystery, adventure, ghosts, and friendship."—School Library Journal

About Brad Strickland

Brad Strickland was born in New Holland, Georgia, in 1947 and has written over seventy-five books in the intervening years. He is also a professor of English at the University of Georgia in Gainsville, about six miles from where he was born. He and his wife, Barbara, have two grown children, both of whom have artistic careers of their own. Their nest is not empty, however, as they have three cats and two dogs, which is enough to keep them busy.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Justin

There’s a bad omen that begins with this book and continues in the next one. It’s the “reference things from better titles in the series” syndrome, and it doesn’t bode well. Unlike some rather vocal critics who dismiss Strickland’s writing, I am quite comfortable defending his work continuing the se......more

Goodreads review by Amber

A bridge over a local river is being torn down and replaced, and Lewis, Rose Rita, Uncle Jonathan, and Mrs. Zimmerman are all worried what that will mean. The bridge was more than a public works project - it was build with magic iron to keep something very evil at bay. So Lewis and Rose Rita do some......more

Goodreads review by Michael

By far the best Lewis Barnavelt novel since the first one, this entry forgoes the cookie-cutter evil and goes straight into Lovecraftian bonkersness. Highly recommended!......more

Goodreads review by Seth

Considering how hard it is to put on another writer's astronaut suit and go wading into another world, Strickland does a good job here. It still doesn't have all the same magic of the master.......more

Goodreads review by Kat

3.5 Will review at Fantasy Literature.......more