Margo's Musings: The Fearsome Beastie by Giles Paley-Phillips

BEWARE! This review is not for the faint of heart...though it's close to mine ♥

I adore monsters, especially one that is known as a fearsome beastie. My little sister, Margo, is brave and clever, and absolutely adores her grandmother, so this frightening tale was right up her alley. It definitely scared the pants off of her, but she still wanted to hear it again and again. My dad says that she's like me when it comes to scary stories. I tend to embrace them : ) ~ F

The children hear the beastie's gnashing teeth and scratching claws. They hide under the stairs, they keep safe. But beasties are clever, and beasties need to eat. Trickery leads the children into a gruesome fix. Little Pete escapes and runs to get his grandma, who has a few tricks of her own up her sleeve! Wielding her trusty axe, she sets out to hunt down the beastie. Will the children escape the monster's clenches? Can Pete's grandmother save the day? 

In the classic style of children's rhymes, peppered together with a twist of Edward Gory and the Brothers Grimm, this terrifying tale will definitely raise a few hairs. But, if you are brave, and you trust in those who you love, everything will turn out okay. I enjoyed The Fearsome Beastie by Giles Paley- Phillips and Margo was on the edge of her seat every time she listened to it. I would recommend this book to those who like a good, old fashioned scare now and then. The illustrations are wonderfully terrifying! 

The DMS was lucky enough to interview Giles Paley- Phillips, author of The Fearsome Beastie. Stop by March 23rd to learn more about the story behind the story of the beastie, clever Pete, and his formidable grandma.

Written in rhyme, this is a dark tale of a fearsome beastie searching for something to eat, and the children are at the top of his menu. It's reminiscent of the cautionary tales of the past, but don't worry, there's a happy ending! 

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