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When Jace Thomas picks up a toy car at a garage sale in Ravens Pass, he thinks he's found a great deal. But the car attacks him, and he soon realizes everything sold at that sale is cursed. Now Jace must figure out how to break the curses before more people get hurt.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a quick, spooky-but-funny read, "Curses for Sale" is a great pick. The premise is hilarious a kid buys what looks like a cool red toy car at a garage sale, only to discover it's trying to hurt him and that everything from that sale is cursed. It's got that perfect mix of middle school humor and just enough creepy stuff to keep you turning pages without being too scary. At around 5,700 words, it's short enough for reluctant readers but packed with enough personality to keep them interested. Kids who like stories with a touch of mystery and silly supernatural elements will probably breeze through it and want more from Ravens Pass. Parents will appreciate that it's lighthearted fun with a good message about not taking things at face value. If you've read other short spooky series like "Goosebumps," this has a similar vibe but feels a bit more modern and fast-paced.