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The Word Eater

By Michael Dahl

Adjectives

spooky fast-paced mysterious imaginative

Genres

Fantasy Horror/Spooky Adventure

What is The Word Eater about?

When a young man is cut by a splinter from a strange silver book, something terrifying begins to happen. Under the light of the full moon, he becomes the Word Eater, a monster that hunts through the streets devouring words. As each word disappears, so does the thing it names. Soon, the whole world is at risk of vanishing. Can the Librarian uncover the secret behind the strange book and stop the Word Eater before nothing is left?

About the author

Michael Dahl is a popular author from America who has written hundreds of books for children. He is best known for his exciting mysteries and adventure stories, including the 'Library of Doom' series. Michael loves to make reading fun and thrilling, and his books are enjoyed by young readers all around the world.

Pages

33 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2009

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