Synopses & Reviews
On a dark and scary Halloween night, Sheldon the short-order pig is out looking for work when his car breaks down. Gathering up his courage, he approaches an ominous-looking mansion and enters the twisted world of Dr. Edmund Vermin! Will poor Sheldon escape or be forever trapped in Dr. Verminand#8217;s laboratory? Things arenand#8217;t what they seem in Tim Eganand#8217;s latest zany tale of ravishing wolves, giant pigs and . . . horseradish!
Review
"Egan poses stubby-limbed human and animal figures with small but expressive facial features that reflect the tongue-in-cheek tone...Sheldon [the main character] learns that inner stuff is more important than outer form or size."
Review
"Author-illustrator Egan's Rocky Horror picture book is an amusing homage to the movies of the 193os… this suspenseful effort is nail-bitingly good fun for young readers—and their parents."
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"Egan poses stubby-limbed human and animal figures with small but expressive facial features that reflect the tongue-in-cheek tone...Sheldon [the main character] learns that inner stuff is more important than outer form or size."
Kirkus Reviews
"Author-illustrator Eganand#8217;s Rocky Horror picture book is an amusing homage to the movies of the 193osand#133; this suspenseful effort is nail-bitingly good fun for young readersand#151;and their parents." Booklist, ALA
and#147;Young children will enjoy the muted artwork as much as they will appreciate this super silly, slightly scary story.and#8221; School Library Journal
Synopsis
On a dark and scary Halloween night, Sheldon the short-order pig is out looking for work when his car breaks down. Gathering up his courage, he approaches an ominous-looking mansion and enters the twisted world of Dr. Edmund Vermin! Will poor Sheldon escape or be forever trapped in Dr. Vermin's laboratory? Things aren't what they seem in Tim Egan's latest zany tale of ravishing wolves, giant pigs and . . . horseradish!
About the Author
Tim Egan is the author and illustrator of several offbeat and humorous tales for children. He is consistently recognized for his individuality and delightful illustrations. His first book for children, Friday Night at Hodges'Cafe (1994), was recognized by Publishers Weekly in their Flying Starts issue, and Booklist proclaimed him "one of the most interesting author-illustrators around, always trying something new and quirky."Born in New Jersey, Tim Egan moved to California to attend the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He still lives in southern California with his wife, Ann, and their two sons. When he is not writing and illustrating books, he works as an art director and designer.