The novel is a collection of thirteen short scary stories. I found most of the stories to be entertaining and clever. The stories were well written and reminded me of R.L. Stine. The book is perfect for young readers who want to have a bit of thrill without being terrified.
**Disclosure - I received a free unedited copy in exchange for an honest opinion**
About
The Book:
Author: Josh Allen,
illustrated by Sarah J. Coleman
Pub. Date: August
31, 2021
Publisher: Holiday
House
Formats: Hardcover,
eBook
Pages: 208
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
Thirteen chilling short stories to keep you up at night--but only if you dare.
You never know what's out to get you. Though you might think you're safe from monsters and menaces, everyday objects can turn against you, too. A mysterious microwave. A threatening board game. A snowman that refuses to melt. Even your own heartbeat has its secrets. Thu-thump. Thu-thump. When you stop to listen, each beat sounds more menacing than the last.
Master storyteller Josh Allen brings thirteen nightmare scenarios to life in
this page-turning collection that's perfect for budding horror junkies. In his
wondrous world, danger waits behind every doorway . . . even in the most
ordinary places.
Eerie illustrations by award-winning artist Sarah Coleman accompany the
stories, packaged in a stunning hardcover edition complete with
glow-in-the-dark jacket. Readers will sleep with one eye open!
Reviews:
★ "Allen has cemented himself as
the heir-apparent of Alvin Schwartz; this is the new quick pick for patrons
who want more after reading all the classic ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the
Dark.’. . .A chilling anthology of memorable scares that will leave even the
biggest horror buffs sleeping with the light on."—School Library
Journal, Starred Review
"Thirteen illustrated short stories range from eerie to totally
terrifying. Each tale stands completely alone, but a strong sense of
foreboding, unease, and utterly chilling twists runs through the collection. .
. . intrepid tweens and teens who enjoy a thrill will be thoroughly sucked
in."—The Horn Book
"Twisty, terrifying, and oh-so fun! Just when you think you’re safe, Josh
Allen brings on the scares. From monstrous microwaves to carnivorous pillows, you’ll
never look at life the same way again."—Kim Ventrella, author of The
Secret Life of Sam
"Horror fans will enjoy this spine-tingling selection. . . ."—Publishers
Weekly
"This delightfully dark and spine-tingling anthology will keep young
readers and horror lovers on the edge of their seats."—Booklist
"An excellent offering for young people looking for real scares that don’t
condescend to them or pander to adult anxieties about what might be ‘too
scary.’ This book will fly off the shelves."—Kirkus Reviews
About Josh Allen:
Josh Allen checks under
his bed before switching off the light each night. During the day, he teaches
creative writing and literature at Brigham Young University-Idaho. His debut
book for young readers, Out to Get You, received two starred
reviews and was a Junior Library Guild selection. He lives in Idaho with his
family.
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Sarah Coleman was an early pioneer of hand
lettering and has illustrated covers for many renowned books, including the
50th anniversary edition of To Kill a Mockingbird and Newbery
Honor-winner Wolf Hollow. Her design clients range from Coca Cola
and Starbucks to The New York Times. She lives in the UK.
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