Mothman in the Moonlight

By Megan Atwood and Neil Evans

Frankie is obsessed with all things paranormal. So when folks in her small Minnesota town report seeing a large, flying man with red eyes, she suspects a Mothman is on the prowl. While legends say this creepy cryptid is a sign of ill things to come, Frankie isn’t buying it. And to prove she’s right, the young sleuth enlists the help of her best friend, Ruby, to track down the elusive creature. But can they handle the terrifying truth when they finally come face-to-face with the monster in the moonlight?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Jul 15, 2021
• ISBN: 9781663911339

Megan Atwood

Megan Atwood is a writer and professor with over 45 books published. She lives in New Jersey where she wrangles cats, dreams up ridiculous stories, and thinks of ways to make kids laugh all day.

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Michael Dahl Presents: Scary Stories: Mothman in the Moonlight by Megan Atwood, Illustrated by Neil Evans

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover

Title Page

Michael Dahl Presents

Share the Fear!

Chapter 1: Calling All Cryptids

Chapter 2: The Mothman Cometh

Chapter 3: Red Eyes, Schmed Eyes

Chapter 4: Tracking an Uncle

Chapter 5: The Paranormal Code

Chapter 6: Some Things Should Stay Lost

Chapter 7: The Best-Laid Plans

Chapter 8: If You Can’t Beat Them

About the Author

About the Illustrator

Glossary

Talk About It

Write About It

Explore More

Copyright

Back Cover

MICHAEL DAHL PRESENTS

Michael Dahl has written about werewolves, magicians, and superheroes. He loves funny books, scary books, and mysterious books. Every Michael Dahl Presents book is chosen by Michael himself and written by an author he loves. The books are about favorite subjects like monster aliens, haunted houses, farting pigs, or magical powers that go haywire. Read on!

SHARE THE FEAR!

You are not alone. And I don’t mean that a creature lurks in the dark shadows of your bedroom. Or a slimy menace lives under your bed. (Although that might be true.) I mean, you are not alone in being afraid. Everyone is afraid of something. Every. Single. Person. Reading about other people’s fears in these weird tales, you might learn how to overcome your own. Or you might learn how to escape from zombie teachers attacking the school. Both are good things to know. Just be sure to leave the lights on while reading!

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Chapter 1

CALLING ALL CRYPTIDS

Teem em ni eht gib nrab.

Frankie read the note from her uncle and grinned. She showed it to her best friend, Ruby, who stood by her chair crunching on a crispy marshmallow-rice treat. Grown-ups around them chatted and held drinks. A huge Fundraiser for Devil’s Falls Forest banner loomed over the entrance to the kitchen.

‘Meet me in the big bran’? Ruby said with her mouth full of marshmallow.

Frankie giggled.