The Monsters of Morley Manor

The Monsters of Morley Manor (sometimes subtitled "A Madcap Adventure") is a children's fantasy/sci-fi/horror novel written by Bruce Coville, published in 2001. While it combines many different genres in an unconventional manner, its premise is reminiscent of classic "spooky" "haunted-house" stories for children. It was originally serialized in the Bruce Coville's Book of series of short story anthologies. For example, one chapter of the story introduces aliens into the plot, and that chapter was published in Bruce Coville's Book of Aliens II. Another chapter features ghosts and was published Bruce Coville's Book of Ghosts II, and etc.

The story follows that of sixth-grader Anthony and his little sister Sarah. They discover some small figurines of monsters (such as a werewolf, a medusa, and other familiar creatures) in an old abandoned house. But when they get wet, they come to life, and later grow to life-size. The boy and other children join them on a quest involving aliens, angels, and ghosts.

Audio Book

Full Cast Audio released the book on CD and on audio cassete, with Bruce Coville as the voice of Gaspar. Director Daniel Bostick voiced several characters, and eleven other voice actors took on the roles of the remaining characters. It was produced by Daniel Bostick and Bruce Coville.

References

Text

1. Coville, Bruce. (2001). The Monsters of Morley Manor. Magic Carpet Books. Paperback: ISBN 0152047050