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Berger, Samantha

Trick or Treat, Crankenstein

40 pp. | Little | August, 2021 | Trade ISBN 978-0-316-45809-2 $17.99
(2) K-3 Illustrated by Dan Santat. Halloween is Crankenstein's favorite holiday, obviously, but this year it is not going well, with a toothache, rain, a pumpkin-carving fail, and the like all conspiring to bring forth a grumbling "mehhrrr" from our young hero. The text relies on a repeated subjunctive conceit ("Crankenstein would say") that is sometimes confusing, and the ending is abstract, but Crankenstein's crankiness remains relatable (see also the monster's previous self-titled story, rev. 9/13, and sequel) and even ­endearing, and the busy full-page ­digital paintings let it all hang out in a panoply of Halloween motifs.
Reviewer: Roger Sutton | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2021

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