- Library Binding: 48 pages
- Publisher: Monarch Books (May 22 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1575052962
- ISBN-13: 978-1575052960
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 17.8 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 227 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 1-3 - This is a disappointing series of small books whose stories revolve around childhood fears. In Ankle Grabber,a girl imagines that monsters are lying in wait for her at bedtime. Even after Mom has carefully checked and assured her that all is safe, a trip to the bathroom is filled with hair-raising dread. In Jumble Joan, two boys and a tagalong little sister explore a spooky attic. The boys attempt to frighten their sibling with scary stories, but they only end up scaring themselves. The third title features two cousins on a backyard camping trip. They're telling scary stories, while another child lurks outside the tent trying to eavesdrop and scare them. Unfortunately, these slight tales lack suspense. The exaggerated cartoon monsters seem generic and uninspired, and the endings are both predictable and obvious. Scary stories always hold appeal for young readers, but there are many superior efforts available. - Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Description
A young girl is convinced that a monster Ankle-Grabber lives in an invisible swamp under her bed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Traumatising fun!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Creepies the Ankle Grabber Pb (Paperback)
I read this book when I was younger. I remember, my mum told me not to read scary stories before I went to bed, but I just had to. And, unsurprisingly, found myself too scared to sleep in my own bed.I barely even remember the story now - but I had to sleep bang-smack in the centre of the bed for months, and take running jumps up to my bed for YEARS after reading that, no kidding. It drove my parents mad. (But then, I always was a wimp!) Don't get me wrong, I remember liking the book! If you like stories to leave an impression, then yes, this certainly does...just, don't let your kid read it before bedtime, if they're anything like me!
5.0 out of 5 stars
GOOD AND CREEPY,
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This review is from: The Ankle Grabber (Library Binding)
This book is one of four by Rose Impey known collectively as The Creepies, and that is exactly what they are. They are not intended to comfort children; where did that idea come from? Great for overnight camp-outs when your kids want to scare the bejeezus out of each other.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Fails at its attempt to comfort kids,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Ankle Grabber (Library Binding)
This book scared the bejeebers out of my son for YEARS. He hadnightmares over this one - and it was supposed to do the exact opposite. Totally don't recommend it!
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