Otto Normal's Monsterton: The Curious Case of the Bloodless Hound
by Danielle McKechnie
You must sign in to see if this title is available for request. Sign In or Register Now
Send NetGalley books directly to your Kindle or Kindle app
1
To read on a Kindle or Kindle app, please add kindle@netgalley.com as an approved email address to receive files in your Amazon account. Click here for step-by-step instructions.
2
Also find your Kindle email address within your Amazon account, and enter it here.
Pub Date Mar 17 2026 | Archive Date Mar 17 2026
Talking about this book? Use #OttoNormalsMonstertonTheCuriousCaseoftheBloodlessHound #NetGalley. More hashtag tips!
Description
Dive into the strange, spooky, and spectacular world of Monsterton, where being different just might be the key to belonging. This sequel book (a blend of prose and full-color comic storytelling) for ages 8-11 will appeal to fans of Brian Selznick's The Marvels and Scott Cawthon's Five Nights at Freddy’s.
“McKechnie capably balances the characters’ humorous antics with steadily rising stakes while Estrada’s animated illustrations expertly utilize light and shadow to deepen the atmosphere of this promising series opener, a dual debut.” - Publishers Weekly, for Otto Normal's Monsterton (Vol. 1)
“Rich illustrations amp up the delightful eeriness with deeply saturated colors and a playfully rendered cast of ragtag characters who will leave readers eager for the next installment.” - Kirkus Reviews, for Otto Normal's Monsterton (Vol. 1)
In this second installment of the critically acclaimed Otto Normal's Monsterton series, a bloodless hound is on the prowl. Otto must embark on a mission – along with his friends Hamish, a patchwork pirate boy, and Luck, an energetic zombie – to confront the strange horrors hidden within Monsterton’s twisting forests.
Sure to delight reluctant and avid readers alike, his highly illustrated, full-color graphic novel and narrative text hybrid is filled with mystery, adventure, and eerie humor. With its haunting beauty, complex characters, and its heroes' unforgettable journey, Otto Normal's Monsterton: The Curious Case of the Bloodless Hound will capture kids who love spooky and suspenseful stories.
“McKechnie capably balances the characters’ humorous antics with steadily rising stakes while Estrada’s animated illustrations expertly utilize light and shadow to deepen the atmosphere of this promising series opener, a dual debut.” - Publishers Weekly, for Otto Normal's Monsterton (Vol. 1)
“Rich illustrations amp up the delightful eeriness with deeply saturated colors and a playfully rendered cast of ragtag characters who will leave readers eager for the next installment.” - Kirkus Reviews, for Otto Normal's Monsterton (Vol. 1)
In this second installment of the critically acclaimed Otto Normal's Monsterton series, a bloodless hound is on the prowl. Otto must embark on a mission – along with his friends Hamish, a patchwork pirate boy, and Luck, an energetic zombie – to confront the strange horrors hidden within Monsterton’s twisting forests.
Sure to delight reluctant and avid readers alike, his highly illustrated, full-color graphic novel and narrative text hybrid is filled with mystery, adventure, and eerie humor. With its haunting beauty, complex characters, and its heroes' unforgettable journey, Otto Normal's Monsterton: The Curious Case of the Bloodless Hound will capture kids who love spooky and suspenseful stories.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781524881184 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 368 |
Available on NetGalley
NetGalley Reader
(PDF)
NetGalley Shelf App
(PDF)
Download (PDF)
Average rating from 8 members
Readers who liked this book also liked:
Giga Town: The Guide to Manga Iconography
Fumiyo Kouno
Arts & Photography, Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga, Reference
Fumiyo Kouno
Arts & Photography, Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga, Reference
Manga Classics: Sherlock Holmes Vol. 1 A Study in Scarlet (Paperback)
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga, Mystery & Thrillers, Teens & YA
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga, Mystery & Thrillers, Teens & YA
Manga Classics: Anne of Green Gables (Paperback)
L.M Montgomery
Children's Fiction, Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga, Teens & YA
L.M Montgomery
Children's Fiction, Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga, Teens & YA
Book Club Kit: The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch
We Are Bookish
LGBTQIAP+, Romance, Sci Fi & Fantasy
We Are Bookish
LGBTQIAP+, Romance, Sci Fi & Fantasy
Falling in Love with a Traveling Cat: Mofusand's 1st Illustration Book!
JUNO
Arts & Photography, Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga, Travel
JUNO
Arts & Photography, Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga, Travel
Mr. Mega Man Volume 1
Yuushi Kawata
Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga, Entertainment & Pop Culture, Teens & YA
Yuushi Kawata
Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga, Entertainment & Pop Culture, Teens & YA
Squirrel Lock Holmes #1: The Pet Rock Mystery
Ashley Belote
Children's Fiction, Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga
Ashley Belote
Children's Fiction, Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga
To Dance the Moon and Stars (A Graphic Novel)
Tasia M S; Barbara Perez Marquez
Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga, Romance, Teens & YA
Tasia M S; Barbara Perez Marquez
Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga, Romance, Teens & YA