The Bellwoods Game by Celia Krampien (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Bellwoods Game by Celia Krampien "A group of sixth graders participating in an annual Halloween tradition to pacify the ghost of Abigail Snook quickly realize that the Bellwoods contains an even bigger threat to their town."-- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Perfect for fans of Doll Bones and Hocus Pocus, this "beautifully creepy" (Kirkus Reviews), highly illustrated middle grade novel follows a girl who hopes to fix her outcast status through a game in the haunted woods, only to discover that some legends shouldnt be played with.Everyone knows Fall Hollow is haunted. It has been ever since Abigail Snook went into the woods many years ago, never to be seen again. Since then, its tradition for the sixth graders at Beckett Elementary to play the Bellwoods Game on Halloween night. Three kids are chosen to go into the woods. Whoever rings the bell there wins the game and saves the town for another year, but if Abigails ghost captures the players first, the spirit is let loose to wreak havoc on Fall Hollow—or so the story goes. Now that its Bailees year to play, she can finally find out what really happens. And legend has it the games winner gets a wish. Maybe, just maybe, if Bailee wins, she can go back to the way things used to be before her grandma got sick and everyone at school started hating her. But when the night begins, everything the kids thought they knew about the game—and each other—is challenged. One things for sure: something sinister is at play…waiting for them all in the woods. Author Biography Celia Krampien grew up in a house in the woods in a small town near Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. She studied illustration at Sheridan College and currently lives in St. Catharines, Ontario, with her partner, a mischievous cat, and a nosy beagle. She is the author of The Bellwoods Game. Review *A New York Times Bestseller!**An Indigo Kids September Staff Pick**A July/August 2023 Indie Next Pick**A Junior Library Guild Selection*"Krampien intersperses atmospherically eerie b&w art throughout a tense friendship novel steeped in local lore." -- Publishers Weekly"This gorgeously illustrated, atmospheric, and evocative debut captures the fun of being scared and the hard truths of middle school. . . Beautifully creepy." -- Kirkus Reviews"Krampiens eerie story cleverly focuses on themes such as bullying . . . This supernatural tale will chill readers while reminding them that real friendship can brave any situation." -- Booklist Details ISBN1665912510 Language English Illustrator Celia Krampien ISBN-10 1665912510 ISBN-13 9781665912518 Author Celia Krampien Audience Age 8-12 Year 2024 Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Audience Childrens (6-12) Pages 320 Publisher Simon & Schuster Edition Description Reprint Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781665912501 Illustrations f-c cvr (coated; sfx: lithofoil, emboss, matte film); b+w int. ill.; digital Publication Date 2024-10-01 US Release Date 2024-10-01 AU Release Date 2024-11-27 Imprint Atheneum Books for Young Readers We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161508641;

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