The Boy of a Thousand Faces

Written and illustrated by Brian Selznick

A boy obsessed with monsters faces a real beast threatening his town.

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40 pages· 1,947 words· Est. 22 min read· 870L

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Bookroo's summary

Alonzo King, born on Halloween, adores monsters and lives in a haunted house. But when a mysterious Beast terrorizes his town, even his monster knowledge can't help. Can Alonzo solve the mystery and fulfill his dream of becoming The Boy of a Thousand Faces? With a graveyard in his backyard and the ability to communicate with the dead, Alonzo's adventure is just beginning. Will his love for horror films and his unique talents be enough to uncover the truth behind the creature lurking in the shadows?

From the publisher

Middle grade readers who enjoy a spooky read should not miss The Boy of a Thousand FacesBecause Alonzo King was born on Halloween, he has always loved monsters. But no one would ever guess that he lives in a haunted house with a graveyard out back, communicates with the dead, turns into a six-armed, slime-covered creature, or is a walking encyclopedia on horror films!When The Beast arrives, though, not even Alonzo can track it down. Will he be able to solve the mystery of the creature stalking his town and make his dream of becoming The Boy of a Thousand Faces come true?Boy of a Thousand Faces was on the Texas Bluebonnet Award Masterlist.

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