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Synopsis
Kelly has a virtual sleepover for her birthday in this scary You’re Invited to a Creepover tale. Birthday girl and queen of all things spooky, Kelly Garcia is all set to have the perfect night. First her parents are going out of town. And although they hired a babysitter, Kelly is excited to basically be on her own. And then there’s the sleepover she’s having—a virtual, webcam sleepover where she and her friends can scare each other silly by telling ghost stories and summoning the spirit of Miss Mary, a woman from their small town who died tragically a long time ago. But when her friends start disappearing one by one and the babysitter is nowhere to be found, Kelly starts getting scared…for real. Is Miss Mary’s ghost kidnapping everyone? Will Kelly be next? This creepy tale is a level 5 on the Creep-o-Meter.
Is Ready for a Scare? appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle grade horror book features ghost summoning, friends mysteriously disappearing, and supernatural scares designed for kids who enjoy spooky stories. Violence is implied rather than graphic, with a focus on suspense and atmosphere.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping, death, and fear/anxiety.
Who'll love this
Kids who love ghost stories and scary sleepovers will enjoy this creepy tale about a birthday party that goes terrifyingly wrong when a summoned spirit becomes all too real.