This is the cover reveal for our next Crystal Lake Kids’ book!

Monster Kids by Chris McAuley will be released June 12th. And the Kindle edition is already on pre-order right here.

Cover art by Maarten van Vuuren.

When the children of Monsterville fall asleep, they enter a hidden world beyond imagination.

A place known as the Dream Realms.

There, nightmares roam through endless forests, forgotten stories still live and breathe, and the mysterious Sandman spreads fear across the sleeping world, feeding on doubt and terror.

Now a brave group of monster kids must travel deeper into the Dream Realms than anyone ever has before. Their journey will take them across ghostly oceans, enchanted kingdoms, and cities built from dreams themselves.

Along the way they encounter legendary figures such as Long John Silver from Treasure Island and the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes, who help the young heroes uncover secrets about the Dream Realms and the evil growing within them.

But defeating the Sandman will take more than courage.

Each child must learn to face the fears hidden deep inside their own heart.

Filled with spooky adventure, unforgettable creatures, humor, mystery, and powerful lessons about friendship and bravery, this magical journey is perfect for young readers who love monsters, fantasy, and thrilling adventures that continue long after the lights go out. Perfect for readers between 8 and 13.