Deadtime Stories: Little Magic Shop of Horrors

My grandson loves these stories

I like this book because it was creepy and there was a lot of sneaking around. Over all good book.

My 9 year old loves these books. He's reading all the time now because of this series!

Bought as gift.

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I was lucky enough to be able to read 3 books from this series:The Beast of the BaskervilleInvasion of the AppleheadsThe Little Magic Shop of HorrorsNormally I would do a book by book review, but I wanted to make sure that these authors did not fall into the all too easy trap of having each book of a series essentially just is a repeat of the previous book. So before I recommended these books to anyone, I had to be sure. Happily, the sisters manage to avoid the most common pitfalls of a series (which then quickly devolves into boredom and unhappy readers) while keeping the stories different. These are written at the correct language level for readers of about 8 - 12, without talking down to them, or dumbing the whole thing down enough that it is insulting to the readers. While doing a wonderful job of building suspense, the sisters also manage to build in enough plot twists so that the readers will have to pay attention to keep track of the action. If you are a fan of the happy ending, you definitely will not enjoy these books. If, however you like something a bit creepy and that really should not be read in your room, after the light is out, with a flashlight or book light, then these books are definitely for you.

The school hosts a talent contest with the prize being a twenty-one-speed mountain bike that student Peter Newman covets. Making matters worse is Mary Margaret looks like a sure shot winner. While the girl did her act during the preliminaries, Peter's BFF Bo Olson sling shots an M&M causing a fiery debacle that Janitor Bob puts out. Janitor Bob tells the two boys that this is strike three.Peter, accompanied by Bo, visits the Little Magic Shop of Horrors where he buys a $9.95 magic kit to include a special amulet. He changes from Peter Newman to "Peter the Great", who can perform magic that no master magician has ever done before. However, his tricks are real and as far as Peter knows from the fine print permanent. Still he enters and wins the contest with his incredible final curtain call, removing Bo's head.The latest Twisted Sisters' Deadtime Stories once again targets the middle school children with a fast-paced scary tale based on sometimes you get what you wished for. Peter is terrific as he holds the storyline focused while critiquing other acts, using magic, and finally wondering how to undo what he wrought. On the other hand Bo is obnoxious with his not so harmless pranks, which Peter condones by omission. Fans will answer the Lovin' Spoonful question "Do You Believe In Magic?" with a yes when reading the Cascone siblings' latest horror thriller.Harriet Klausner

Book came in great condition for it being a used item. My daughter's have really enjoyed reading it.

10 year old loves these books, they are great stories and the books aren't put down until finished. Would definitely recommend.

Good Read said my boy

Totally as expected. Well impressed!

a great book and great service.