Man Made Monsters
Man Made Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers, published by Levine Querido in 2022, is a collection of 18 illustrated horror stories that follow a Cherokee family through various atrocities, both supernatural and manmade, encountered across generations. This edition, written in English and spanning 315 pages, presents a chilling blend of classic horror elements like werewolves and vampires with the harsh realities of colonialism, domestic violence, and displacement.
Readers will find a powerful exploration of identity and the lasting impact of colonization within these narratives. Each story provides a glimpse into different historical eras, from the 1830s in Georgia to the battlefields of World War I and Vietnam, revealing how historical and supernatural monsters intertwine. The collection is enhanced by haunting illustrations from Cherokee artist Jeff Edwards, which incorporate the Cherokee syllabary, creating an immersive reading experience that resonates with themes of friendship and social issues.
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18 illustrated horror stories follow one Cherokee family through the atrocities — supernatural and manmade — each generation encounters — ALSO AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK!
Imagine a chilling horror collection that weaves classic monsters like werewolves and vampires with the true horrors of colonialism, domestic violence, and displacement. Andrea Rogers delivers.
Follow a Cherokee family across centuries, from their ancestral lands in 1830s Georgia to the battlefields of World War I and Vietnam, and beyond. Each story offers a chilling glimpse into a different era, revealing how history’s monsters intertwine with the supernatural.
Man Made Monsters is a powerful exploration of identity and the enduring legacy of colonization. Rogers masterfully blends Cherokee legends with chilling horror, creating unforgettable characters and monsters.
Each story is accompanied by haunting illustrations from Cherokee artist Jeff Edwards, incorporating the Cherokee syllabary for a truly immersive experience.
Don’t miss out on this masterpiece! Man Made Monsters will stay with you long after the last page.
P R A I S E
★ “These stories sound as if they were passed down as family histories. It may read like speculative fiction, but it feels like the truth.” –Horn Book (starred)
★ “Stunning…follows a Cherokee family through two centuries, beginning with something akin to a vampire attack and ending with zombies.” –BCCB (starred)
★ “Spine-tingling…A simultaneously frightening and enthralling read.” –Publishers Weekly (starred)
★ “Chilling… Exquisite… A creepy and artful exploration of a haunting heritage.” –Kirkus (starred)
★ “Startling…Will leave readers–adults as well as teens–unsettled, feeling like they have caught a glimpse into a larger world.” –Booklist (starred)
W I N N E R
Walter Dean Myers Award
American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Honor
International Literacy Association Award
Whippoorwill Award
Reading The West Book Awards Shortlist
NEA Read Across America Recommended Title
B E S T · O F · T H E · Y E A R
Washington Post · Booklist · Publishers Weekly · Horn Book · New York Public Library
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