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Something is lurking in the school basement... In this short horror novel for middle-grade readers, middle schooler Matt finds himself the prisoner of a creepy librarian with a terrifying plan.
Do you really know what's lurking in the basement of your school?
Packing a bunch of dusty books into boxes doesn't sound like a very difficult job, so Matt doesn't think twice when the old librarian at his school offers him the chance to earn some cash on the weekend. But once he gets down to the dark, dark basement, he realizes he's made a grave mistake.
Lurking in the deep corners of the library there are old student photos, horrific taxidermy and no exits. Can Matt find his way out before the creepy librarian preserves his presence in the basement forever?
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Key Selling Points
• Matt finds himself prisoner of a creepy librarian with a terrifying plan in this dark, weird and a bit gruesome horror novel for middle-grade readers that is reminiscent of Goosebumps.
• This is the first book in the Orca Shivers series, a series that will thrill readers with spine-tingling tales of horror, suspense and mystery. These fast-paced novels with intriguing original illustrations are a great high-interest choice for middle-grade readers.
• Francois Gravel's books have won the Mr. Christie's Book Award, the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, the Governor General's Literary Award for French-language children's literature, and been selected for the IBBY Honour List.
The Orca Shivers series offers fast-paced, quick reads that will thrill middle-grade readers with spine-tingling tales of horror, suspense and mystery.
François Gravel has written about sixty novels for adults, teenagers and young readers, and many of these have been translated into English. He has also published a number of picture books and playful poems, as well as some amusing nonfiction books and works that defy description. His books have been selected for and won many awards, including the Mr. Christie's Book Award, the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, the Governor General's Literary Award for French-language children's literature, and the IBBY Honour List. He lives in Montreal.
David Warriner grew up in the UK and escaped to Quebec right after graduating from Oxford. A professional translator for nearly two decades, David nurtures a healthy passion for Quebec fiction and has translated a range of fiction, nonfiction and children's fiction titles by Quebec authors for British and Canadian publishers. He lives in Penticton, British Columbia.
"This brief, fast-paced novel, reminiscent of Roald Dahl's short story 'The Landlady,' will hook readers from the very first page as they're eventually plunged into a living nightmare. Matt's anxiety and fear are palpable; readers will readily identify with his plight. Black-and-white illustrations peppered throughout heighten the eerie mood. Satisfyingly chilling."
Do you really know what's lurking in the basement of your school?
Packing a bunch of dusty books into boxes doesn't sound like a very difficult job, so Matt doesn't think twice when the old librarian at his school offers him the chance to earn some cash on the weekend. But once he gets down to the dark, dark basement, he realizes he's made a grave mistake.
Lurking in the deep corners of the library there are old student photos, horrific taxidermy and no exits. Can Matt find his way out before the creepy librarian preserves his presence in the basement forever?
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Key Selling Points
• Matt finds himself prisoner of a creepy librarian with a terrifying plan in this dark, weird and a bit gruesome horror novel for middle-grade readers that is reminiscent of Goosebumps.
• This is the first book in the Orca Shivers series, a series that will thrill readers with spine-tingling tales of horror, suspense and mystery. These fast-paced novels with intriguing original illustrations are a great high-interest choice for middle-grade readers.
• Francois Gravel's books have won the Mr. Christie's Book Award, the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, the Governor General's Literary Award for French-language children's literature, and been selected for the IBBY Honour List.
The Orca Shivers series offers fast-paced, quick reads that will thrill middle-grade readers with spine-tingling tales of horror, suspense and mystery.
François Gravel has written about sixty novels for adults, teenagers and young readers, and many of these have been translated into English. He has also published a number of picture books and playful poems, as well as some amusing nonfiction books and works that defy description. His books have been selected for and won many awards, including the Mr. Christie's Book Award, the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, the Governor General's Literary Award for French-language children's literature, and the IBBY Honour List. He lives in Montreal.
David Warriner grew up in the UK and escaped to Quebec right after graduating from Oxford. A professional translator for nearly two decades, David nurtures a healthy passion for Quebec fiction and has translated a range of fiction, nonfiction and children's fiction titles by Quebec authors for British and Canadian publishers. He lives in Penticton, British Columbia.
"This brief, fast-paced novel, reminiscent of Roald Dahl's short story 'The Landlady,' will hook readers from the very first page as they're eventually plunged into a living nightmare. Matt's anxiety and fear are palpable; readers will readily identify with his plight. Black-and-white illustrations peppered throughout heighten the eerie mood. Satisfyingly chilling."
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