This book for young readers starts with a humorous take on The Raven, a poem so culturally significant it's in a Simpsons episode. The kid in the remix learns about the supernatural world when he is skips school and meets a raven, and the poem is fun and unpredictable.
Poe was my introduction to horror as a child, and I loved his stories so much I used to tell them to people, enthusiastically and dramatically. His stories are so dramatic, and the terrors were so relatable. So much darkness in the world, and Poe seemed to see all of it.
The biography that takes up about half the book helps explain Poe's dark outlook on life, and poor Poe went from one tragic incident to another. His death is still an unsolved mystery, and one that we continue to think about because of the incredible legacy he left behind. Only 40 when he died, Poe left a full collection of stories that still hold up. His influence is still obvious in literature and movies.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

This was a refreshing read. I loved exploring the new dimension of poetry. This is a must read for all age groups. This is satirical. Moreover, the illustrations were impressive as well. At the end of the poetry was a brief description as well.

A whimsical childlike take on a classic poem. Lots of explanation that reverts back to the original throughout. A great learning resource.

I absolutely loved this book! Our little indie bookstore does a Poe event in January and I have already marked this as a must have! The mash up was excellent and I found myself smiling as I saw the different Poe references throughout. The history of Edgar's life was beyond interesting. Just the way it was written kept me reading! Bravo!

The Raven Remix is a clever parody of "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. It is told in the style of the original, with the same rhythm and rhyme pattern. The story focuses on a young man who goes to a shop where creatures from Poe's works are escaping. I love that it is even interactive with a puzzle for the reader to solve with a cipher.

This would be a great piece to use in the classroom when teaching parody to your students, especially if they know Poe's works already. Also, there is supplemental material in the back of the book. Carolee Dean gives the reader information about Poe's life, stories, and poetry. There are brief descriptions about each that is referenced in the parody poem.

It would be a new and interesting way to introduce younger readers to Poe. I highly recommend this for middle-grade readers.

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher my ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

This is brilliant! It's a great way to introduce Edgar Allen Poe's work to a younger audience. I have a daughter who is in 5th grade and she is very interested in history and people of history specifically, the second half is educational with Poe's background and I know she will particularly enjoy that as well as the poem.