House of Monsters

Written by Francesco Artibani and Katja Centomo · Illustrated by Alessandro Barbucci and Barbara Canepa

Book #1 in the Monster Allergy series

A boy allergic to monsters uncovers hidden dangers in a town full of secrets.

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96 pages· ~440L

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Bookroo's summary

In Oldmill Village, Zick's unusual allergy to monsters reveals a hidden world. With his new friend Elena, they uncover mysteries like missing pets and a man-eating plant. As they delve deeper, a sinister salesman emerges, threatening both humans and monsters. Can Zick's unique ability to see the invisible save the town from impending danger? Join their thrilling adventure as they navigate a world where the unseen is all too real.

From the publisher

Most kids are only allergic to things like pollen or peanuts, but not Zick–he’s also allergic to monsters! Join Zick and his friend Elena as they explore the world of monsters in this thrilling first installment of the Monster Allergy adventure! Elena Potato just moved to Oldmill Village, but she’s about to find out that there’s a lot more going on in this quiet little town than meets the eye–Oldmill Village is actually an oasis for all kinds of monsters! Zick, Elena’s new neighbor, is a strange kid who’s allergic to just about everything, but he alone has the power to see the invisible ghosts and monsters that live among us. Together, Zick and Elena are out to investigate all the strange phenomena going on in Oldmill Village, including a recent uptick in missing pets, a dangerous man-eating plant, and a sinister salesman who could pose the ultimate threat to both humans and monsters alike!

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