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The sometimes grisly humor of this collection of poems will delight lovers of monsters, ogres, and other scary creatures. From the Doom Merchant, who sits wrapped in a wet blanket, to the Scaremonger's cataloging of his wares, the poems cover a range of wacky situations in a number of styles. Pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations complete the comical mood of the book. Ind.