{"product_id":"melvina-whitmoore-more-or-less-a-horror-story-9780063247826","title":"Melvina Whitmoore (More or Less a Horror Story)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything \u003c\/em\u003eand the Millie Fleur series by Christy Mandin, \u003cem\u003eMelvina Whitmoore (More or Less a Horror Story) \u003c\/em\u003eis a spooky picture book debut by author-illustrator Faith Capalia that follows a fearful old woman named Melvina.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelvina Whitmoore is afraid of everything, from spiders to snails, and even her own shadow. Which is why she can't wait to move into her new house--a safe place where nothing will be able to get to her!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut she'll soon discover that surprises hide around every corner and not everything is as it first seems. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom debut creator Faith Capalia comes a spooky and thrilling tale that reminds us that unexpected things can happen when we face our fears. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Capalia's stylish digital art contains myriad giggle-and-goosebump-worthy details . . . [a] satisfying roller-coaster ride of a debut.\" --\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Faith Capalia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/05\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.08h x 7.87w x 0.39d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063247826\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/31\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023 pg. 23\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023 pg. 89\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023 pg. 95\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2024 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCapalia, Faith:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaith Capalia \u003c\/strong\u003eis a friend to all ghosts, ghouls, and creepy crawlies (but would rather they ask before visiting). Faith is an illustrator, author, preschool teacher, and spooky story aficionado. She has two cats who make very inefficient studio assistants (but she loves them anyways). She grew up in Colorado but currently lives in Portland, Oregon. \u003cem\u003eMelvina Whitmoore (More or Less a Horror Story) \u003c\/em\u003eis Faith's debut picture book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45134652473459,"sku":"9780063247826","price":21.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_71cf15ac-af23-4bf0-b29b-ff6025ca320f.jpg?v=1782389021","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/melvina-whitmoore-more-or-less-a-horror-story-9780063247826","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}