The Haunted Reading Room blog
"A short entertaining novel aimed at middle grade reluctant readers. It has a lot to recommend it…I quite enjoyed it."
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"Appeal to a variety of readers, including readers of human interest, mystery, adventure and realistic fiction…In addition to being an excellent class novel for individual reading or as a read-aloud for the intended audience, would be an excellent addition for personal, class, school and public libraries. Highly Recommended."
Booklist
"Jackson’s gripping, first-person, plot-driven
novel ask readers to consider self-confidence vs. over-active ego; right vs.
wrong…A suspenseful addition to high-low collections.
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Must Read Literature: K thru YA
“Excitement
and fear are the backbone of this story…The content will definitely hold the
interest of teenagers…Perfect for reluctant readers or students reading below
grade level.”
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“Will allow a young reader to get through it rapidly. The Poe references are entertaining…its simplicity fits, and the exposure to a literary legend such as Poe should prove beneficial and spark important conversations.”