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UNEARTHLY ASYLUM is the 2nd book in THE JOY OF SPOOKING series. But don't despair if you have yet to gobble up Book I, FIENDISH DEEDS. UNEARTHLY ASYLUM can stand on its own two feet! I had no problem digging into this book and Bracegirdle does a quick and seamless job of catching the reader up on what transpired in Book I.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Joy Wells isn't like most other girls - not that she much cares. Obsessed with famous horror writer E. A. Peugeot, Joy spends her time dressing up in a dead woman's tweeds and investigating paranormal activity around her hometown of Spooking. Meanwhile the mayor's assistant Mr. Octavio Phipps has also trained his sinister sights on the mysterious asylum. As Joy already knows, the embittered ex-punk rocker will stop at nothing in his nefarious quest to destroy her beloved town. When her pet frog Fizz becomes trapped behind the walls of a mental asylum, Joy must mount a rescue operation that brings her into conflict with Mr. Phipps again. Along with her brother Byron and their strange playmate Poppy, Joy soon uncovers mind-bending secrets straight from the pages of her favorite author. Can Joy get everyone out alive, or will they be trapped in the unearthly asylum forever?
THINGS I LOVED ABOUT THIS BOOK:
The Writing. Bracegirdle is very literary. No spoon feeding in this book, which I love!
The Spooky Factor. This is perfect for readers who want to read under the covers with a flashlight. It's spooky enough to get kids' minds whirling with the supernatural, but not enough that they won't be able to get to sleep.
The Villain: Those of you who know me, know I love a well rounded villain! Bracegirdle's Mr. Phipps is just that. He has layers. You want to know more about him (for example, Phipps is an ex-punk rocker, which I think is pretty cool). Best of all, you love to hate him.
Oh, and one last thing: There will be a 3rd book in the Joy of Spooking!! Go PJ!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
xoxo -- Hilary
hi miss hilary! happy halloween! wow my wanna read list is just getting soooo big. for sure this ones going on it cause i love spooky scary stuff. thanks to saying what it about cause that helps me know if i want it or dont want it. i hope you have a real fun halloween weekend.
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p s nightshade city is sooooo good!!!
OOoo. More reading material. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh that book looks great. Also the author's name reminds me of a Hobbit, so of course I love that.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the great review!
ReplyDeleteBy the way there's contest running to win both books in the series. And it's looking like great odds! Ends Halloween night: On My Bookshelf
And yes, Melissa, Bracegirdle does appear in LOTR as a hobbit surname. Nicely spotted!
The book sounds great and the cover is delish!
ReplyDeleteOh! This book sounds creepy-licious. Will have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteThe book is awesome, guys!!!
ReplyDeleteLenny, I'm so glad you're liking Nightshade City! w00t!
I may have to name a rat Bracegirdle, I like it too, PJ, sorry! ;)
Sounds like a 'must' read!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween :)
This sounds perfect for spooky lovers!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good and different read! Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteGreat review, Hilary! PJ sounds like one interesting dude...
ReplyDeleteFabulous review. This sounds like good fun that I'm sure my kids will enjoy. Thanks. :)
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