A young student, who comes to love poetry through a personal understanding of what different famous poems mean to him, surprises himself by writing his own inspired poem.

A collection of original poems embraces the wonders of language, rhythm, rhyme, and creativity by delving into a world of children that is filled with pizza, substitute teachers, homework, moods, food, and pets.

"The world's foremost expert in monsterology shares his rare collection of letters, notes, and memorabilia ... [including] an interview with the Loch Ness monster, an invitation from Count Dracula, Bluebeard's personal ad, and many other monstrous secrets"--Back cover.