The Boy of a Thousand Faces (Hardcover)

from cspine

Alonzo King was born on Halloween, he has always loved monsters. No one ever guessed that he lived in a hunted house with a graveyard out back, communicates with the dead, turns into a six-armed, slim covered creature, or is a walking encyclopedia on horror films. When the beast arrives, not even...

from Cheryl_in_CC_NV

Very quick read. The subject matter was totally alien to me as I've never seen nor been interested in anything related to Lon Chaney, but it seemed humorous and heartwarming and well-written. I say, if you're considering reading it or suggesting it to your nephew (for example), get a copy from th...

from SuPendleton

Alonzo King was born on Halloween and is obsessed with monsters and monster movies. He wants to be able to disguise himself like his hero, Lon Chaney. He decides to write a letter to the host of the television show Monsters at Midnight and that's is when his life becomes more exciting. Soon there...

from chrisriggleman

Alonzo King loves horror films, monsters and disguises. This is because he was born on Halloween. He watches all the spooky movies on channel 37. Mr. Shadows is the host of his favorite program, Monsters at Midnight. Alonzo is in love with Lon Chaney from Phantom of the Opera. He wants to be call...

from isaacfellows

I love Selznick's use of black and white. Early tween boys would understand this book, and would enjoy it at a halloween storytime with a mask-making project afterward.