Troll Trouble - (Junior Monster Scouts) by Joe McGee (Hardcover)

About the Book

The Junior Monster Scouts set off to gather Troll Root for a special stew, but they soon discover why it's called that and why it's so hard to collect.

Book Synopsis

The Junior Monster Scouts forage for a very special ingredient in this exciting Level 2 Ready-to-Read!

Vampyra's aunts--Belladonna, Hemlock, and Moonflower--are going to cook Vampyra's favorite dish, Cauldron Stew, but they're missing one key ingredient: Troll Root. When the Junior Monster Scouts go to collect some, they discover how it got its name...and why it's so hard to collect.

Review Quotes

This story will engage young readers who are looking for lengthier early reader books--children will feel triumphant at being able to read through the story. The characters are endearing, and the text is large. Long's art style is well used here, with bright colors and exaggerated features that make the story soar. --School Library Journal "July, 2024"

About the Author

Joe McGee (1972-2025) always loved to write about monsters and magic and other strange, curious, and quirky things. He grew up with his nose in a book and his imagination exploring other worlds. He knew when he was ten years old that one day he would grow up to be an author! He earned an MFA in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and a master of arts in writing from Rowan University. A former Army officer, Joe lived in many places, including New Jersey and West Virginia with his wife, Jessica Rinker (who is also a children's author), and their two dogs, Pepper and Odin. Visit JoeMcGeeBooks.com to learn more about Joe and his books.

Ethan Long is the acclaimed author and illustrator of many books for children, among them the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner Up, Tall, and High. He is also the creator of the animated, Emmy Award-nominated interactive series Scribbles and Ink at PBSKids.org, which is also a digital book series on Epic. For more about Ethan and his work, visit EthanLong.com.