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Guest Review: Gallows Hill by Lois Duncan
Today’s guest post comes from the ever-amazing Nicole from Linus’s Blanket. I met two years ago at my first BEA (Book Expo America) and let me tell you…she’s one busy lady! Nicole is a Manhattan based book blogger, born and raised … Continue reading
Guest Post: How to Carve a Mockingjay Pumpkin by Bookalicious Pam!
When I started soliciting guest posts for Fright Fest, Pam from Bookalicious was one of the first to volunteer. With Halloween literally just around the corner, now is the perfect time to carve your pumpkin! So, Pam’s going to teach … Continue reading
Why I Hate Horror But Love Halloween, a Guest Post by Jennifer from Girls Gone Reading
So far, all the Fright Fest guest posts have been from people who love the thriller/horror genres. This post is different. Today’s guest poster is Jennifer from Girls Gone Reading. As you will see in her post, she hates horror, … Continue reading
Guest Movie Review: The Haunting
Today’s guest review comes from Pamela K. Kinney, published author of mainly horror, fantasy and science fiction short stories. She also has two nonfiction books about ghost stories in Richmond, Virginia and its surrounding counties, called Haunted Richmond, Virginia and … Continue reading
Halloween Picture Book Roundup!
A few years ago, I started a Halloween tradition to share with my boys: reading at least one new Halloween picture book a night for the entire month of October. It’s been quite the feat, one we started researching back … Continue reading
Guest Review: The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury
Early today, I reviewed Holy Ghosts by Gary Jansen. I was more than excited to hear that Gary was willing to do a guest review for me, and for a book by one of my favorite authors. So, without further ado… … Continue reading
Review: Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn
Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Sandpiper; Reissue edition (April 21, 2008) ISBN-10: 0547028644 Source: Personal copy When twelve-year-old Molly and her brother, Michael, are forced to move out to the country with their mother, step-father, & step-sister, … Continue reading
Posted in 7-10 years of age, 8-12 years of age, Fright Fest, Horror, Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Review
Tagged ghost story, Halloween, middle grade
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Review: A Vampire is Coming to Dinner by Pamela Jane
Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 16 pages Publisher: Price Stern Sloan; Pop edition (August 12, 2010) ISBN-10: 0843199644 Source: Author A little boy learns a vampire is coming to dinner; this book gives him the rules which should be followed … Continue reading
Posted in 4-8 years of age, Fright Fest, Review
Tagged Fright Fest, Halloween, Pamela Jane, pop-up book
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Halloween Picks for Children from Stiletto Storytime!
Today I’m excited to welcome Courtney from Stiletto Storytime to guest post today. Courtney is a twenty something children’s librarian who loves reading justin about anything and anything she can get her hands on. Courtney has recommended a whole host … Continue reading
Posted in 8-12 years of age, Fright Fest, Horror, Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Review
Tagged books, bunnicula, Halloween, middle grade
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The Big Fright Fest Kick Off!
It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for-October 1, the official start of Fright Fest! I’ve planned quite the spooktacular month, full of giveaways, guest posts, & reviews. To make things easy for all involved, I’m going to cover … Continue reading
