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The Witch's Guide to Cooking with Children
McGowan, Keith (2009) , 160-200 pages
Illustrated by Tanaka, Yoko
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Fall, Folklore, Humor, Scary
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You’ve probably heard the tale of
Hansel and Gretel, and you probably
know better than to enter any house
made of yummy candy and treats. But
what if the witch in that old-fashioned
story was still alive and well with an
updated look? When Sol and Connie Blink
move into their new neighborhood, they
can tell that their neighbor is
unusual. They quickly realize what she
is up to after visiting the local
library to do some research. With
excerpts from the witch’s memoir
incorporated throughout the book, we
also get to find out what the witch is
experiencing as the story progresses.
Lots of grim humor and plenty of
suspenseful action make this is a
unique and enjoyable retelling of the
classic tale.
Reviewed by: Rene / Mountain Island Library
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All the Lovely Bad Ones
Mary Downing Hahn (2008) , 160-200 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Adventure, Fantasy, Scary
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Corey and Travis are Troublemakers
with a capital T! They were so bad at
summer camp last year, they weren't
allowed to come back this year. So
instead they're sent to visit their
grandmother, who just happens to live
in a haunted inn. They are making
trouble in no time! While Corey and
Travis are haunting the inn's guests,
something else,something evil, is
lurking just outside the inn. Will
Corey and Travis be able to deal with
what their pranks have awakened? This
chilling tale will keep you turning
the pages to find out what happens
to All the Lovely Bad Ones.
Reviewed by: Larisa / South County Regional Library
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Comments from Readers
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Cameron, age 12 from New York
Although it takes a while to get into, All the Lovely Bad Ones is a great find for scary storie lovers everywhere!
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Matilada, age 21 from Massachusetts
It was a great book!!!!
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Katie, age 10 from Hawaii
It's scary, fun and full of adventure!
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Bird
Rita Murphy (2008) , 120-160 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Fantasy, Historical, Scary
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Who is the mysterious bird-like girl
who lives in the creepy manor house on
the
hill? Why does she wear steel-soled
boots
that keep her from blowing away in the
wind? Miranda has no idea where she
came from; all she knows is that she
was blown
to the manor by the wind. Now she
lives there with Wisteria, an unloving
woman who has some
strange power over her. What secrets
are waiting to be unlocked? Why is the
attic full of beautiful kites? What
happened to the captain who owned the
manor? Most importantly of all, will
Miranda be able to escape Wisteria’s
clutches
and the strange forces
of the house?
Reviewed by: Jo / Morrison Regional Library
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Ironhand
Charlie Fletcher (2008) , 200+ pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Fantasy, Scary
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George has really done it this time!
In this sequel to Stoneheart, the war
among the statues, gargoyles, and
monuments of London – the war George
accidentally started – has gotten
personal. Now George is trying to save
himself, his friend Edie, and the
statue that kept saving him, the
Gunner! Worse, Edie and the Gunner
have been kidnapped by the evil
Walker. Worse still, George is stuck
fighting duels to save his own life,
instead of saving his friends – and
he’s still dealing with the gargoyles!
Will he be able to save the Gunner?
Will he get to Edie in time? The
second book of the Stoneheart Trilogy
will have you hooked!
Reviewed by: Larisa / South County Regional Library
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Suddenly Supernatural: School Spirit
Elizabeth Kimmel (2008) , 120-160 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Fantasy, Scary
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This is a great book to read if you
like scary stories. It's about a girl
named Kat and on her 13th birthday,
starts seeing ghosts. Sometimes they
look like living people and other times
they look gray and flat. Kat's mother
also sees them, and helps living people
contact their dead relatives. She
teaches Kat that all the ghosts may
want is
her help. Kat, along with her friend
Jac, takes her mom's advice and uses
her supernatural gift to try to help a
ghostly girl in her school library.
This
ghost
seems to have some unfinished business.
Reviewed by: Amy / Steele Creek Library
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