Monsters in the Dark

Susanna Davidson

Age: 5+

£5.99

Series: Billy and the Mini Monsters

Monsters in the Dark

By: Susanna Davidson

Illustrated by Melanie Williamson

Series : Billy and the Mini Monsters

Age 5+

£5.99
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The first book in the laugh-out-loud 'Billy and the Mini Monsters' adventure series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry. Packed with full-colour illustrations and comic strips.

Billy's scared of the dark, so he's trying hard to stay awake ALL night. But then he hears a squeaky little voice and notices some tiny purple footprints. Not only that, SOMETHING has ATTACKED his cheese sandwich. What could it be? Does Billy dare find out?

With brilliant artwork, comic strips, maps, speech bubbles, and an action-packed plot, to appeal to even the most reluctant reader.

Collect all the books in the Billy and the Mini Monsters series!
1. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters in the Dark
2. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to School
3. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go Swimming
4. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a Plane
5. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to a Party
6. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Move House
7. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a School Trip
8. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at the Seaside
9. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at Halloween
10. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Go Camping
11. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Go Green
12. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at Christmas

Extent:
80 pages
Dimensions:
201 x 147.6mm
Paperback ISBN:
9781474978347
Accelerated Reader Book Level:
2.8
Accelerated Reader Interest Level:
Lower years (LY)
Book Band:
Purple
Lexile:
500L
Key Stage:
KS1
Publication Date:
March 2020
Work Reference:
7659
Susanna Davidson
Susanna writes fiction and non-fiction for Usborne. Her favourite things to write about are small monsters and talking animals. She used to live in London but now lives in a cottage on the edge of some woods. She is only sorry there are no bears or witches in them.

Find out more about Susanna Davidson

Shortlisted

Sheffield Children's Book Award 2018

Nominated

The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge 2018

I can't tell you how hard it is to find books that will appeal to a reluctant reader. Thanks to Billy and his Monster pals though, my son is LOVING reading now and his confidence is soaring. Importantly, they are helping to give him the practice he needs to access reading in the future.

Rachel Morrisroe, author of The Drama Llama

Activities to try from this book

Teachers’ resources

KS1 literacy activities including comprehension/discussion questions and creative activities such as creating a menu, designing a “wanted” poster and planning an adventure.

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