Jacob Higgins's teenage rage rarely simmers below the surface for long. He despises his negligent mother and her alcoholic boyfriend, Refrigerator Man, and he's indifferent to school and his friends -- though a little less casual about girls and marijuana. His antics have landed him in a North Virginia detention center, where nihilism, freedom, and redemption all take on unexpected guises. In a voice filled with confusion, yearning, and sardonic humor, Jacob narrates his improbably sweet romance with Andrea, an inmate with whom he shares rare glances, melodramatic conversation, and waxy cookies at rigidly chaperoned "socials." But when David, a mysterious, conniving adolescent, handpicks him to assist in a plot to bring about the center's demise, Jacob has to weigh the frail new optimism of his relationship with Andrea against the allure of destruction, rebellion, and escape. In her pitch-perfect debut, Emma Rathbone adroitly captures the drama, both comic and deadly serious, of growing up.

Punch out, Fold up and...Voila! Instant Scary Freaks. Paper Monsters-- the 4th in a series of books is a title that everyone will love. Each of the 20 unique monster designs are pre-cut, scored and perforated so anyone can simply punch them out and fold them up with easy-to-follow instructions. Whether you're a fan of things that go bump in the night or not, you'll find these scary creatures too cute to scream at. They instantly become awesome 3D objects to play with and display.Paper Monstersdeftly combines paper craft with advanced paper engineering so no nightmares with glue, tape or tools ever happen! Best of all, they won't keep you up at night, unless you're playing with them...Paper Monstersmake great companions for ages 7 to 101 and they'd never hurt a fly. Paper Monstersinclude: Hairy the Werewolf-He's gonna need a change of clothes in a minute . . . Mujo Mushi-Coming to a city near you: ultimate destruction Rügnør the Troll-Water is not the only thing under a bridge Ursüla-Trust us you don't want to swipe right for this one!

Using the same silhouettes as Niark's previous "Monsters" volume but with all new vibrant colors and patterns that take their designs to the next level, these unique paper monsters are sure to shock and amaze. Printed on durable card stock and die-cut, each toy is easy to assemble with no glue or scissors needed. Full color. Consumable.

Monster fair has lots of fun rides! Which of these monsters has more eyes? Play a quick game, have some ice cream. More than and less than can be a dream!

Step-by-step instructions for creating papier-mâché monstrosities and expanding the limits of your imagination, from the author of Paper Mache Dragons Celebrated monster-making master Dan Reeder is at it again—helping others to let out their inner monsters! All that’s needed are a few simple materials and a wild imagination. Reeder guarantees success if the tried-and-tested, goof-proof how-to steps in this humorous read are followed. But there’s more—he’s also giving away all of his secrets for creating ghoulish monster elements such as jaws, claws, horns, scales, webbing, tentacles, eyeballs, fingers, toes, gnarly hands and feet, and even perfect drool! Learn how to make a basic monster and you’ll be well on your way to creating more hideous creatures, beasts, dragons, and whatever else your dark side can think of! “I’m not one to argue that the world doesn’t need more monsters, be they made of papier and/or cloth mâché, as demonstrated in Dan’s entertaining new book, or flesh and blood, as demonstrated by the one standing behind you right now.” —Gary Larson, creator, Far Side “For lovers of the truly grotesque, Reeder provides detailed photo instructions for large figures constructed of clothes hangers, newspaper, and glue. Cloth skin, teeth, and slathered-on paint finish them off. The toothy dragons are particularly effective.” —School Library Journal

These 30 whimsical paper projects are frightfully delightful! In just a few easy steps, crafters can create an array of marvelous monsters and creepy creatures for Halloween--or anytime. Simply photocopy each full-sized template onto cardstock; score, cut, fold, and interlock the joints. Make a witch on her broomstick, the Grim Reaper with his sickle, the Bride of Frankenstein, and other spine-tingling cult favorites from TV, movies, and myths. The projects range from easy to advanced so there's something suitable for everyone. And, as a special bonus, there are extra projects to access online!

They're hiding under the bed. And in the closet. And anywhere else you've stashed yarn. They're friendly little monsters, and they're ready to come out and play! Popular designer Rebecca Danger presents 20 patterns for the most adorable monsters ever to climb off a pair of knitting needles. All are shown in two colorways, and most are done in two yarn weights, to help you pick the perfect yarn to suit your monster's personality.