Iris Genenz & Corinna Böckmann
My Secret Life as a Monster Hunter - Why You Should Never Wake a Giant Moth
The fate of two worlds lies in my hands once again – seriously?!
Actually, the monster hunter exam in the magical parallel world of Otherlands is going quite well for me – after all, I haven’t been petrified by a gorgon glider yet. But some villain has opened all the portals to the human world, causing huge chaos in Otherlands. Of course, who do the gods suspect? Me, of course! Just because I’m supposedly the only one who still possesses the magic of the portal guardians. As punishment, I am to be locked up in the Dark Mouth. How kind of them to give me one tiny chance to escape the gloomy prison: if I manage to serve the gods the true culprit on a silver platter within three days, I will be pardoned. Had I known that the adventurous chase would lead me and my best friend Martin across underground magma streams to the monster arena beneath the Smacking Moor and into the Wavering Desert inhabited by snappy snappers, I might have reconsidered…
The exciting middle-grade fantasy series
13-year-old Charly Hartnuss, a comic and fantasy fan, dreams of having superpowers. But then his worn-out Halloween costume causes Charly to be captured by monster hunters from the Otherlands, a magical parallel world, as a supposedly magical creature, and he soon discovers that he too has very special abilities lying dormant within him…
Südpol Verlag
Middle Grade Fiction
Original title: Mein geheimes Leben als Monsterjäger – Warum du niemals einen Riesenfalter wecken solltest
Age 9+
272 pp | € 16
hc | 155 x 210 mm
Publication: August 2025
Author: Iris Genenz
Illustrator: Corinna Böckmann
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- Super funny, fast-paced and with lots of cool monsters
- With funny chapter vignettes
- With monster glossary: brief overview of all the monsters that appear in the story
Awards
- Awards
“As expected, this fourth volume gets right into the action—super funny and exciting from the start. Because the test in the Moth Cave backfires spectacularly. This wonderful humor runs through the entire book. There are once again so many funny moments and scenes that I, as a reader, just can’t get enough of.” – Sandra, hoernchensbuechernest
“As always, Iris Genenz’s monster-hunting adventures are fast-paced and full of surprises. Volume 4, “Why You Should Never Wake a Giant Moth,” also captivates with its action-packed scenes, quirky characters, and witty dialogue. The author succeeds in creating a gripping blend of humor and suspense, spiced with plenty of heart and a genuine sense of friendship.” – Katja Allelein, Kinderbuch-Liebling
“I especially love the first-person narrative from Charly’s perspective. His clever, humorous take on the world makes him instantly likable, even though he manages to get himself into sticky situations surprisingly often. Fortunately, his friends are always there for him, and it’s precisely this dynamic that brings not only suspense but also a whole lot of heart to the story. […] It’s fast-paced and refreshingly funny without ever losing the story’s suspense. […] Although this is the fourth book in the series, you can read the story on its own—but if you’ve read the previous books, you’ll spot a few extra details. The thrilling ending is an absolute highlight and leaves us eager for the next book. A special bonus, of course, is the “Beast Book” at the end, which reintroduces the monsters with descriptions and illustrations—a great idea. In short, this book combines thrills, humor, and adventure in a wonderfully lighthearted way.” – Steffi, reader’s review
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