The Stone Child
274
Novel • Fiction
Wicker House • Present Day
2009
Middle grade
10-14 years
740L
In Dan Poblocki's debut novel, The Stone Child, teen Eddie Fennicks moves to Gatesweed, Massachusetts, and discovers his favorite horror writer, Nathaniel Olmstead, lived there before disappearing thirteen years ago. Eddie, along with new friends Harris and Maggie, investigates Olmstead's mysterious vanishing, only to find that the author's fictional monsters have come to life, threatening the town with a real-life horror.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Adventurous
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Dan Poblocki's The Stone Child blends engaging horror with a suspenseful mystery, appealing to young readers. Critics laud its imaginative plot and fast-paced storytelling. However, the reliance on familiar tropes and occasionally underdeveloped characters drew some criticism. Overall, it's praised for its thrills and accessibility.
Fans of supernatural mysteries and spine-chilling adventures will enjoy The Stone Child by Dan Poblocki. Perfect for readers captivated by R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series and lovers of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline, this book is ideal for middle-grade audiences who relish eerie, suspenseful tales.
3,268 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
274
Novel • Fiction
Wicker House • Present Day
2009
Middle grade
10-14 years
740L
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