A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting #2: Beasts & Geeks

by Joe Ballarini, Vivienne To (Illustrator)

Overview

Goosebumps meets The Last Kids on Earth in the second action-packed adventure in a hilariously scary series about a secret society of monster-bashing babysitters.

“This shining gem in the campy monster drama genre is a step up from R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps.” —School Library Journal

Kelly’s been a celebrity ever since she defeated the Boogeyman and his army of nightmares on Halloween. But now all the other monsters want revenge.

And if Kelly’s going to survive Babysitter Bootcamp, she’ll have to face the Spider Queen, whose wicked web turns her parents, BFF, and middle-school teachers into mindless minions. All in a night’s work!

• Perfect for Halloween Reading
• Ideal for fans of the supernatural
• Features light scares

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062437884
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	06/09/2020
Series:	Babysitter's Guide to Monsters , #2
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Joe Ballarini is a screenwriter who’s worked on numerous feature films, including My Little Pony: The Movie and the zombie comedy cult classic Dance of the Dead. He has written family films, horror films, silly comedies, and sweeping adventures. He lives with his wife, their son, and their two rescue dogs in Los Angeles, California.

Editorial Reviews

A reminder that monsters believe in you even if you don’t believe in them.

Adam Robitel

A rich, wonderful, and exciting world of characters and action. A superfun read!

Ian Bryce

Ballarini’s action-packed debut is amazing! An adventure roller-coaster ride with crazy chases, daring escapes, exploding teddy bears, enchanted weaponry, and an army of nightmares.

Callum Greene

Joe Ballarini’s book is an anthem for female friendship and the power that comes with it.

Ali Bell

This new series gives babysitting a daring edge and sets up girls outside of the popular crowd as heroines. An entertaining debut.

Booklist

This new series gives babysitting a daring edge and sets up girls outside of the popular crowd as heroines. An entertaining debut.

Booklist

This new series gives babysitting a daring edge and sets up girls outside of the popular crowd as heroines. An entertaining debut.

Booklist

Praise for A BABYSITTER’S GUIDE TO MONSTER HUNTING #1: “This shining gem in the campy monster drama genre is a step up from R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps.” — School Library Journal

“A series opener that melds Goosebumps and the Baby-Sitters Club with ironic glue.” — Kirkus Reviews

“This new series gives babysitting a daring edge and sets up girls outside of the popular crowd as heroines. An entertaining debut.” — Booklist

“A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting is scary, funny, clever, and filled with heart. Best of all, the main character, Kelly Ferguson, proves a smart, appealing, and very real hero. You will root for her, and then you will root for a sequel.” — Gabrielle Zevin, New York Times Bestselling Author

“Joe Ballarini’s book is an anthem for female friendship and the power that comes with it.” — Ali Bell, executive producer Ghostbusters

“A nonstop thrillventure about how to overcome your monsters!” — John Lee, director of Pee Wee’s Big Holiday

“A rich, wonderful, and exciting world of characters and action. A superfun read!” — Ian Bryce, producer of Transformers

“Ballarini’s action-packed debut is amazing! An adventure roller-coaster ride with crazy chases, daring escapes, exploding teddy bears, enchanted weaponry, and an army of nightmares.” — Callum Greene, executive producer of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

“A reminder that monsters believe in you even if you don’t believe in them.” — Adam Robitel, director of Insidious and The Taking of Deborah Logan

From the Publisher

A nonstop thrillventure about how to overcome your monsters!

John Lee

A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting is scary, funny, clever, and filled with heart. Best of all, the main character, Kelly Ferguson, proves a smart, appealing, and very real hero. You will root for her, and then you will root for a sequel.

Gabrielle Zevin