Man Made Monsters
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Uncover the Terrifying Intersection of History and Horror
Imagine a chilling horror collection that weaves classic monsters like werewolves and vampires with the true horrors of colonialism, domestic violence, and displacement.Man Made Monsters, by acclaimed Cherokee writer Andrea Rogers, delivers.
Follow a Cherokee family across centuries, from their ancestral lands in 1830s Georgia to the battlefields of World War I and Vietnam, and beyond. Each story offers a chilling glimpse into a different era, revealing how history's monsters intertwine with the supernatural.
Man Made Monsters is a powerful exploration of identity and the enduring legacy of colonization. Rogers masterfully blends Cherokee legends with chilling horror, creating unforgettable characters and monsters.
Each story is accompanied by haunting illustrations from Cherokee artist Jeff Edwards, incorporating the Cherokee syllabary for a truly immersive experience.
Don't miss out on this masterpiece!Man Made Monsters will stay with you long after the last page.
P R A I S E
★ "These stories sound as if they were passed down as family histories. It may read like speculative fiction, but it feels like the truth." -Horn Book (starred) ★ "Stunning. . . follows a Cherokee family through two centuries, beginning with something akin to a vampire attack and ending with zombies." -BCCB (starred) ★ "Spine-tingling. . . A simultaneously frightening and enthralling read." -Publishers Weekly (starred) ★"Chilling. . . Exquisite. . . A creepy and artful exploration of a haunting heritage." -Kirkus (starred) ★ "Startling. . .Will leave readers-adults as well as teens-unsettled, feeling like they have caught a glimpse into a larger world." -Booklist (starred)
A W A R D S
Walter Dean Myers Award Winner
American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Honor
International Literacy Association Award Winner
Whippoorwill Award Winner
Reading The West Book Awards Shortlist
Nea Read Across America Recommended Title
B E S T · O F · T H E · Y E A R
Washington Post · Booklist · Publishers Weekly · Horn Book · New York Public Library
Imagine a chilling horror collection that weaves classic monsters like werewolves and vampires with the true horrors of colonialism, domestic violence, and displacement.Man Made Monsters, by acclaimed Cherokee writer Andrea Rogers, delivers.
Follow a Cherokee family across centuries, from their ancestral lands in 1830s Georgia to the battlefields of World War I and Vietnam, and beyond. Each story offers a chilling glimpse into a different era, revealing how history's monsters intertwine with the supernatural.
Man Made Monsters is a powerful exploration of identity and the enduring legacy of colonization. Rogers masterfully blends Cherokee legends with chilling horror, creating unforgettable characters and monsters.
Each story is accompanied by haunting illustrations from Cherokee artist Jeff Edwards, incorporating the Cherokee syllabary for a truly immersive experience.
Don't miss out on this masterpiece!Man Made Monsters will stay with you long after the last page.
P R A I S E
★ "These stories sound as if they were passed down as family histories. It may read like speculative fiction, but it feels like the truth." -Horn Book (starred) ★ "Stunning. . . follows a Cherokee family through two centuries, beginning with something akin to a vampire attack and ending with zombies." -BCCB (starred) ★ "Spine-tingling. . . A simultaneously frightening and enthralling read." -Publishers Weekly (starred) ★"Chilling. . . Exquisite. . . A creepy and artful exploration of a haunting heritage." -Kirkus (starred) ★ "Startling. . .Will leave readers-adults as well as teens-unsettled, feeling like they have caught a glimpse into a larger world." -Booklist (starred)
A W A R D S
Walter Dean Myers Award Winner
American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Honor
International Literacy Association Award Winner
Whippoorwill Award Winner
Reading The West Book Awards Shortlist
Nea Read Across America Recommended Title
B E S T · O F · T H E · Y E A R
Washington Post · Booklist · Publishers Weekly · Horn Book · New York Public Library
Andrea L. Rogers is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. She grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated with an MFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. Her picture book, Chooch Helped, was awarded the Caldecott Medal. Andrea's collection of horror stories, Man Made Monsters, received six starred reviews and won the Walter Dean Myers Award for Young Adult fiction. She is also the author of the YA novel The Art Thieves.
Author residence: Fayetteville, AR