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Description
School has finally started in Spooksville, and for Adam and his friends the first day is disturbing.
Quick Summary
If your kid likes spooky stories that aren't too scary like a funhouse rather than a nightmare this one's for them. Christopher Pike's Spooksville series is back, and this time the creepy stuff hits close to home when something weird happens at school on the very first day. It's a quick read at around 18,500 words, perfect for kids who want something exciting but won't get bogged down in a giant novel. The mystery has that classic Pike twist that'll make readers gasp, and there's just enough humor mixed in to keep things from getting too intense. Fans of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps or anyone who loves a good "something's not quite right here" vibe will probably devour this. Parents can feel good about it too it's got that satisfying spooky-mystery taste without anything inappropriate, and kids actually learn a little something about trusting their gut when something feels off. It's the kind of book that makes kids want to sneak in "just one more chapter" before lights out.