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Troll Trouble

Ready-to-Read Level 2

Illustrated by Ethan Long

About The Book

The Junior Monster Scouts forage for a very special ingredient in this exciting Level 2 Ready-to-Read!

Vampyra’s aunts—Belladonna, Hemlock, and Moonflower—are going to cook Vampyra’s favorite dish, Cauldron Stew, but they’re missing one key ingredient: Troll Root. When the Junior Monster Scouts go to collect some, they discover how it got its name…and why it’s so hard to collect.

About The Author

Joe McGee loves to write about monsters and magic and other strange, curious, and quirky things. He grew up with his nose in a book and his imagination exploring other worlds. He knew when he was ten years old that one day he would grow up to be an author! He has an MFA in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and a master of arts in writing from Rowan University. He is a former Army officer and lives in West Virginia with his wife, Jessica Rinker (also a children’s author), and their two dogs, Pepper and Odin. Visit JoeMcGeeAuthor.com to learn more about Joe and his books.

About The Illustrator

© Ethan Long

Ethan Long is the acclaimed author and illustrator of many books for children, among them the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner Up, Tall, and High. He is also the creator of the animated, Emmy Award–nominated series Tasty Time with ZeFronk, which aired on Disney Junior.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon Spotlight (July 16, 2024)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665952750
  • Grades: K - 2
  • Ages: 5 - 7

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Raves and Reviews

This story will engage young readers who are looking for lengthier early reader books—children will feel triumphant at being able to read through the story. The characters are endearing, and the text is large. Long’s art style is well used here, with bright colors and exaggerated features that make the story soar.

– School Library Journal, July, 2024

This story will engage young readers who are looking for lengthier early reader books—children will feel triumphant at being able to read through the story. The characters are endearing, and the text is large. Long’s art style is well used here, with bright colors and exaggerated features that make the story soar.

– School Library Journal, July, 2024

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