From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1-This title is a little deceptive since there isn't much about the story that is scary, and very little happens. Mary's class is having a sleepover at the school on Halloween, and once the students put on their costumes, some of them are frightened. The narrative doesn't flow well, and is flat in comparison to the active pictures that emphasize positive classroom dynamics. The illustrations of the classmates are appealing and well drawn. The art outperforms the text in every way.
Hannah Hoppe, Miles City Public Library, MTCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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About the Author
Karger is a teacher and a book critic. He has written numerous books and articles for children and adults.
Uli Waas was born in Donauworth, Germany. She studied painting and graphic art at the Art Academy in Munich. She has illustrated many books for North-South, including "Where's Molly?, A Mouse in the House!, The Ghost in the Classroom, and most recently, "The Scary Sleepover.