This is an interesting compilation of parody, summary, and biography. This book will definitely appeal to Poe fans.

Well, a most well-intentioned book isn't quite there, for this reader. An update, parody, pastiche, borrow, of Poe's "The Raven", for people with specific reading abilities and difficulties? Yes, it does seem like a tall order – but we get it, to some extent, at least. It has a character skip school and turn up at a diner (sorry, a "Book Stop, Pet Shop, Inn and Grill") where a raven comes off the page of a book, and launches us all into an unlikely story of a pesky cat, a bizarre insect, a pirate treasure hunt (turn left at the pit with the pendulum – you get the idea…) and more.

That's fine – the work actually increases the poetry with internal rhymes that Poe avoided, and plunders several stories us adults can probably guess at for a PG-level riff on the Poe-niverse. But we contrast that with the rest of the pages here, which include a very (comparatively) extended essay about the original author, and his life and times and mysterious death. This is great, wonderful, intriguing, compelling stuff – if that's what you're here for. That's not for the dyslexic audience, however, unless they're listening to some audio version or having it shared with them.

So you almost get two entirely different audiences for this, and it's up to you to decide if that is great news or a bit wasteful. As far as the 'Remix' goes, it doesn't really stick to the Poe scheme, for the "Nevermore!" refrain is absent, and other changes have been made. All told we get a book that could just about intrigue the right young reader to become a lifelong Poe scholar, but the final issue is that we already have those. They're written by Poe himself. And I don't think this at all matches his class, however much it crams the stories in and causes so much educative writing about him.

As an article for learning for readers in a special audience, I don't discourage you to read around this book with their other products, and see if the level here and the specific intent is what you're calling for. As a book that tweaks playfully with the classics and tells us about them alike, this is grand. As a match for the real, and really readable original, it's not. So all told, three and a half stars.

This is such a cute picture book. This is a great book to introduce kids to Edgar Allan Poe and the art is wonderful

This was such a fun story! A great intro to Poe and poetry as a whole for all ages. The extra info at the end of the book was helpful to put the poem in context.

The Raven is the very first work of Edgar Allan Poe that I've read, and I enjoyed this children's version/parody of it as well.

The first half is about the poem itself.
While the original is about the narrator trying to read in hopes of distracting himself from his sorrow over his beloved, this version's narrator is trying to distract himself from the thoughts of having missed a class and ends up solving a puzzle 'with' the reader after meeting a raven.

The second half contains all the theories surrounding Poe's death, some background information as well as some of his works that is referenced in this.

Overall, the illustrations were interesting and the remix was a fun read!

Thank you Netgalley and Word Travel Press LLC for this ebook.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for providing the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

While The Raven is one of Edgar Allen Poe's most famous poems, I've always liked Alone more. It is for that reason that I wanted to read The Raven Remix, aside of it also being a mashup of his other poems. The wonderful cover of a mansion, surrounded by several hints towards his other works is another good reason. The cover simply speaks to me, and intrigues me at the same time. I'm sure it will speak to the targeted audience too.

As for the poem, it throws you in a short but quaint little adventure to the true tone of The Raven. The bountiful illustrations really finish off the adventure. All-in-all, it is a wonderful parody. The summaries of his other works reflect them well and gives the reader many choices to delve into next.

I do feel that the history part was slightly unhinged and a tad all over the place. Certain events keep being repeated in a different wording. I'm not sure if this is intentional to try and get the reader to understand the hardships of Poe's life. Personally, I do prefer a more chronological telling of past events.

Es un libro especial para niños/as con disléxica. El vocabulario que usa es súper sencillo de entender, cargado de imágenes súper atractivas, haciendo dinámico

Una versión caprichosa y infantil de un poema clásico. Mucha explicación que constantemente regresa al original, lo que puede resultar repetitivo. Aunque es un buen recurso de aprendizaje, en ocasiones puede sentirse demasiado explicado, restando frescura al contenido.

This book was such a clever way of incorporating edgar ellan poe for a younger audience. The extra information shared in the book makes it a great book to use while teaching which is something i absolutely love ! A must read for anyone wanting to introduce edgar ellan poe to their young ones^^

as a fan of edgar allan poe, i thought the raven remix was clever and so well done! it’s a cute, fresh take on the classic that keeps the eerie charm while adding a fun twist

Of course, I’m a huge Edgar Allen Poe fan and have his whole entire collection on my shelf so when I saw this it was an immediate pickup! I love the parody on the story! It wasn’t dark at all! More of a detective work but in a kid friendly way! Still have the elements of the original story and feel too! I loved it! And the back of the book of all the stories from Poe’s collection of works! Very enjoyable!

What fun this was! I love the idea behind this book. Bringing classics into the vernacular, while still maintaining the style, structure, and concept of the original is a very clever way to engage kids - particularly when the original author, as is the case with Poe, is both so fascinating an individual and so accessible once a reader actually dives into his storytelling. The execution here is spot-on and the illustrations are perfect additions to the story. I love that so many of his classic tales are represented, and the additional summaries and biographical information appended to the end of the main story offer great background as well as follow-up opportunities for those not familiar with the author. As a children's librarian, I found this to be a very fun and satisfying find!

Thank you so much to Word Travel Press LLC and Netgalley for the ebook to read and review.

This was a really fun book if you are a fan of Poe or wanting to get into reading Poe this is a great book for that, with it being a parody and written in verse style it is very easy to read. It has a perfect mix of all his works and created a really fascinating story full of intrigue, mystery and secret codes to solve throughout.

The book also includes so much extra information both before the story starts and after, sharing all about Poe works so you can learn more about his stories, before reading them, it shares all about where he grew up, about his mysterious death and the town in which he lived.

I really enjoyed reading this as someone that has always been a fan of Poe since I was a child this was a really fun read. Getting glimpses at each of his stories, following a young boy wanting to escape his life and finds himself in a very unique situation because he opened a Poe book.

A really fun book that also had some really great illustrations throughout I loved Ed great clever addition to the whole story. I would certainly recommend this to anyone that is a fan or wanting to start getting into the sort of writing.

Thank you NetGalley, IBPA, and Carolee Dean for the early access copy of The Raven Remix.

The Raven Remix is a great blend of historical information on Edgar Allan Poe and a reimagined version of the poem The Raven. This would be a great introduction for middle grade to young adults into the history of Poe and the beauty of his writing. It would also be a great tool to demonstrate a retelling of a famous poem.

As a large Edgar Allan Poe fan, this was a delight to read.

I love the way the author re-imagined The Raven. It is done with a lot of wits. It also has a lot of information about Poe. It is perfect for students who are fans of Poe.

The Raven Remix by Carolee Dean is a clever and engaging retelling of Poe's classic "The Raven," aimed at middle-grade readers. Dean masterfully captures Poe’s eerie tone while introducing young readers to his works through a fresh, accessible lens. The story’s humor and rhythmic verse, paired with Krista Weltner’s playful illustrations, make this an excellent introduction to Poe's world without losing its dark, mysterious essence. The educational elements, including background on Poe’s life and a puzzle for readers, add depth and interactive appeal. This is a fun, thoughtful way to blend literature, history, and creativity for younger readers.

This is a great way to introduce young readers to verse and rhythmic reading in a lighthearted and funny way! As a huge Poe fan, I found it so fun to see little nods to his various works, my favorite was the Cask of Amontillado cartoon, so cute! Would definitely recommend if you’re hoping to introduce your kids to Poes works but don’t want the heavy subject matter.

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.