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Synopsis
A spooky carnival. A Haunted House that isn't what it seems. A dangerous truth waiting to be uncovered. Something terrible is haunting Dylan Wylde; an ominous figure in the woods that could ruin his life forever. Just when he thinks things can't get worse, a strange carnival comes to town, and something dark lurks behind its bright twinkling lights. Something sinister. Something that has the ghosts of Weirdbey Island seriously spooked. Phantoms run rampant as a dastardly plot unfolds, one that will push Dylan and his friends to their limits. Can they face their deepest fears and strike back before the wicked forces plunge the island into eternal darkness? For readers who love Middle Grade ghost stories, small town adventures, murky mysteries, and strange, spooky carnivals. Praise for Eldritch Black: "Eldritch Black is a superior story teller! Every character is brought fully to life with very few words, and what a delightfully creepy cast of characters he's written" "Wonderful world building paired with a perfect tone of dark and spooky." "(Reviewing on behalf of my 11 yr who read this book) I absolutely loved it! Just the right amount of scary. It kept me on the edge of my seat!"
Is The Island Scaregrounds: A Middle Grade Ghost Story (Weirdbey Island) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A spooky but age-appropriate ghost story with supernatural scares involving haunted carnivals and ghosts. Peril and creepy atmosphere without graphic violence or mature content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include haunted location, fear, and supernatural entities.
Who'll love this
Kids who love ghost stories and spooky mysteries will enjoy following Dylan and his friends as they uncover the dark secrets behind a sinister carnival.