• Front cover of the first volume in 'The Ratbridge Chronicles,' titled Here Be Monsters! by Alan Snow. The design evokes a richly detailed adventure with its intricate artwork of the underground society that inspired The Boxtrolls. This high-resolution view reflects the scholarly and carefully curated quality of the Fehmerling Books standalone collection, perfect for shoppers seeking classic middle-grade fantasy.
  • The back cover of Here Be Monsters! by Alan Snow, featuring the dramatic red headline 'SKULDUGGERY IS AFOOT!'. The screen details the story of young Arthur and the outlaw Snatcher in the town of Ratbridge. This high-quality product shot from Fehmerling Books emphasizes the book's connection to the animated film The Boxtrolls, perfect for fans of intricate world-building and steampunk adventures.
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Alan Snow | Fantasy

Here Be Monsters by Alan Snow

Here Be Monsters by Alan Snow

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Book Specifications
  • Format: Paperback
  • Condition: Good
  • Publisher: Atheneum (2014)
  • Length: 529 pages
  • Genre: Fantasy
  • ISBN: 9781481427623
  • Ships within 1–2 business days. Carefully packaged for safe delivery.

An Alan Snow Illustrated Fantasy Novel of Ratbridge, Boxtrolls, and Underground Steampunk Adventures

Author-illustrator Alan Snow introduces readers to the subterranean, steampunk-inspired town of Ratbridge in the novel that inspired the animated movie The Boxtrolls. Young orphan Arthur ventures underground into Ratbridge's cavernous sewers, befriending timid Boxtrolls who wear cardboard boxes, well-meaning Cabbageheads, and nautical freshwater rats. Together, they band together to thwart the villainous Snatcher and his cheese-stealing plot to take over the town.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Alan Snow's detailed pen-and-ink illustrations and whimsical world-building deliver a humorous adventure filled with quirky creatures and steampunk inventions. Excellent for middle-grade fantasy lovers and fans of The Boxtrolls.

Condition & Grading Guide

How We Grade Our Books

  • 📸 True-to-Life Photos: For all vintage and pre-loved books, the photos on the page are of the exact physical copy on our shelf. Brand-new books feature official publisher cover art.
  • New: Direct from the publisher; immaculate, unread condition.
  • Like New: Pristine condition with minimal to no shelf wear; looks unread.
  • Very Good: Lightly read with minor shelf wear or light cover creasing. Pages are clean, crisp, and unmarked with a tight binding. (Our baseline standard for pre-loved books.)
  • Good: A well-loved reading copy with visible shelf wear or page aging, but fully intact and structurally sound.

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