Dread Wood (Dread Wood, #1)
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The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spooky Crater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine's Goosebumps. "Deliciously scary and hilarious comedy-horror, perfectly pitched for eight-plus." The Guardian "Brilliantly creepy fun for young horror fans, with an unexpectedly moving ending." The i, 30 of the best children's books for Easter. "Jennifer Killick's talent for horror and humour is blended brilliantly here as the spiky dialogue, unstoppable pace and genuinely menacing atmosphere build to a tremendous climax"- Daily Mail "A heart-stopping thrill ride of a book." - M.G. Leonard, author of Adventures on Trains series "BRILLIANT!" - Vashti Hardy, author of Brightstorm It's basically the worst school detention ever. When classmates (but not mate-mates) Hallie, Angelo, Gustav and Naira are forced to come to school on a SATURDAY, they think things can't get much worse. But they're wrong. Things are about to get seriously scary. What has dragged their teacher underground? Why do the creepy caretakers keeping humming the tune to Itsy Bitsy Spider? And what horrors lurk in the shadows, getting stronger and meaner every minute . . .? Cut off from help and in danger each time they touch the ground, the gang's only hope is to work together. But it's no coincidence that they're all there on detention. Someone has been watching and plotting and is out for revenge . . .
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5 primary booksDread Wood, is a 5-book series with 5 primary works first released in 2022 with contributions by Jennifer Killick.
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I am back with a new book review! Dread Wood was one of my favorites of the year. If you are ready for a fun read, then you are going to want to read this book! I am looking forward to sharing this one with my boys.
When four students of Dread Wood are given detention, they are not sure they want to tell anyone why they are really there. It is not long before weird things begin to happen, starting with the disappearance of their gym teacher. It is as if the ground swallows him whole - but Angelo is sure that he saw an arm pulling the teacher underground. Naira, Gustov, and Hallie are pretty sure he is telling a tall tale - until they see the groundskeepers acting funny - and feeding chickens to holes in the ground that are opening.
These four misfits are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, figure out what is going on at their school, and save their gym teacher if possible.
WOW! This was one book that I had a hard time putting down. I had started it and then walked away for a couple of days. When I finally sat down to read some more, I finished the book before I could stop. There was non-stop enjoyment, and it was one of those books that young adults will love. Give the gift of a book that young ones will enjoy, and discover a new adventure!
