Language: G (0 swears 0 'f's); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG. (monster and hunter violence)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
12 yo Max is sent to stay for the weekend with his grandparents who he doesn't remember ever meeting. They live in a remote cabin, without electricity, and there are a lot of rules. Don't talk to or trust any of the neighbors, and especially never go into the woods - there's monsters in there! Of course Max immediately strikes up a friendship with the girl next door and they both break their family rules by going into the woods - at night - under a full moon. Max has a lot to learn about his family - the father who died when he was a baby and his grandparents, and even himself. Breaking rules seems to be his MO, but even he is surprised when snooping around the cabin reveals more secrets than the woods are hiding.
Readers who liked Goosebumps will like this series. A little bit edgy and gory, the young reader looking for a good scare won't be disappointed. The text may be a little easy for middle school, but the story is satisfying and exciting. I'm looking forward to reading more!
Lisa Librarian
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