A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017 · Est. 6.5 hour read

A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting

Written by Joe Ballarini · Illustrated by Vivienne To

Part of the A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting series

Babysitter battles monsters to save a child from the Boogeyman.

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352 pages· 58,916 words· Est. 6.5 hour read· 680L
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Kelly's Halloween takes a wild turn when babysitting becomes a monster hunt. With Baby Jacob kidnapped by the Boogeyman, she joins a secret society of babysitters to rescue him. Armed with an ancient guide, Kelly faces shadowy creatures and her own fears. As the chase leads to a school party, can she save Jacob without losing her cool?

From the publisher

The Last Kids on Earth meets Goosebumps in this hilarious new series about a secret society of babysitters who protect kids from the monsters that really do live under their beds!When middle schooler Kelly Ferguson’s Halloween plans switch from party-going to babysitting, she thinks the scariest part of her night will be the death of her social life. But then Baby Jacob gets kidnapped by the Boogeyman’s minions and Kelly learns there’s a whole lot more to childcare than free snacks and Netflix. Like chasing shadow monsters, drop-kicking Toadies, and mastering monster-fighting moves like the Naptime Headlock and Playground Punch.Now, with the help of an ancient handbook and a secret society of butt-kicking babysitters, Kelly sets out to destroy the Boogeyman before he brings Jacob’s nightmares to life. But when the monsters’ trail leads to her school’s big Halloween bash, Kelly will have to prove she can save the world–without totally embarrassing herself in front of her friends. Packed with black-and-white illustrations and insider secrets from the world of monster hunting, A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting is full of tricks, treats, and terrifying twists!

At a glance
Format
Pages
352
Words
58,916
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
680L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~P
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
190177
Publication
Published
June 20, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062437839

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