Creepy Cowboy Caper (Scooby-Doo! Beginner Mysteries)

Creepy Cowboy Caper (Scooby-Doo! Beginner Mysteries)

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are lost in the desert and find themselves smack dab in the middle of Sladeville--a ghost town! But the ghosts of Sladeville seem out of place. Something odd is going on in the town, and the gang is going to find out what it is! Gr 1–2—This new Scooby-Doo series seems designed to fill the gap between books for the very earliest readers and chapter books for slightly older elementary students. A large font size makes the text easier for young eyes to follow. It also includes a glossary, a list of discussion questions, and writing prompts. The formula will be familiar to any fan of the television series: a drive around in The Mystery Machine for Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy, and Scooby; various ghostly encounters; several rollicking chases; and a not-too-surprising solution that wraps it all up neatly in the end. Colorful illustrations are scattered throughout. Written as if simply recounting an episode of the series, the book follows a straightforward narrative and a standard plot. VERDICT A not-too-scary story for readers who like the familiarity of the Scooby gang.—Gina Petrie, Catawba College Library, NC This new Scooby-Doo series seems designed to fill the gap between books for the very earliest readers and chapter books for slightly older elementary students. A large font size makes the text easier for young eyes to follow. . . .A not-too-scary story for readers who like the familiarity of the Scooby gang.-- "School Library Journal" Michael Anthony Steele has been in the entertainment industry for more than 27 years, writing for television, movies, and video games. He has authored more than 120 books for exciting characters and brands including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Shrek, and Scooby-Doo. Steele lives on a ranch in Texas, but he enjoys meeting readers when he visits schools and libraries all across the country. For more information, visit MichaelAnthonySteele.com. Scott Jeralds has created many a smash hit, working in animation for Marvel Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios, M.G.M. Animation, Warner Bros., and Porchlight Entertainment. His TV series credits include The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, Superman, Tom and Jerry, Secret Saturdays, and more. In addition, Scott directed the cartoon series Freakazoid, for which he earned an Emmy Award.