BOOK: The beasties by Sleator

[Frederick Muller <fmuller@SATURN.PLANET.NET>]

Sleator, William._The beasties_,1997
    Doug and his sister move temporarily to the woods for his
father's research but before they move their friend says to stay
away from the woods behind the house and logging camps -- beware of
the beasties.  I couldn't put this books down (which was awkward over
Christmas) -- the tension and excitement keep building.  The kids get
involved with creatures that live underground who are dieing
because the forests are being cut down.  It is a tale of bodypart
snatching, survival, inbreeding and so much more.  Doug and his
sister end up helping the beasties and Doug makes an incredible
sacrifice to help them.  This 198 page book is powerful and graphic
so I would not recommend it for many 5th graders.  I have a feeling
this is going to "take off" like Zindel's Lock and Domestone.
Hopefully it will be in paperback soon.  The cover is even great!
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