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Ben didn't mean to buy the weird statue. Now his days are a nightmare - and his nights are hell.
Quick Summary
If you've ever made a purchase you instantly regretted, Ben's story will feel painfully familiar except his mistake comes with a side of genuine creepiness. This is one of those rare middle-grade books that actually balances laugh-out-loud moments with actual spine-tingling scenes, making it perfect for kids who want something spooky but not nightmare-inducing. Richardson knows exactly how middle schoolers think and talk, so the humor lands without feeling forced or over-explained. Kids who loved "The Graveyard Book" but wanted something lighter, or anyone who enjoyed "Goosebumps" but is ready for a step up in writing quality, will find a lot to love here. There's no heavy messaging or lesson-beating it just tells a fun, fast-paced story about consequences, luck (the bad kind), and figuring out how to fix a really, really big mistake. At under 10,000 words, it's the kind of book a reluctant reader can actually finish in one sitting and feel proud of.