Eddie: The Lost Youth of Edgar Allan Poe

A gorgeously illustrated glimpse into the mind of a young Edgar Allan Poe.

When young Eddie is falsely accused of destroying the Judge's chicken coop, he is given one day to find the true culprit. Guided by logic, but entranced by the poetry of the paranormal, Eddie seeks to solve the mystery, along the way meeting Captain Mephisto, a darkly unusual magician who has tricks up his sleeve--and maybe a demon on his back. With help from his Raven and the prodding of a mischievous imp, McCobber, it is no wonder that Eddie grows up to become a master of the macabre.
Scott Gustafson crafts a finely wrought portrait that is both humorous and touching. Coupled with his stunning gothic illustrations, Eddie is sure to win fans young and old.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 08/07/2012
ISBN: 9781416997658
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 7.45h x 5.14w x 0.69d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 145501 / Eddie: The Lost Youth of Edgar Allan Poe
Reading Level: 5.4 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 4