Maddy and Grace at the Haunted House review by gli...
Age Range - 5 - 8
Genre - Picture book
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Age at time of review - 10
Reviewer's Location - Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
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Maddy and Grace have been hearing everyone at school talk about the haunted house in town. Supposedly, everyone who had tried to buy the old house was scared away by ghosts and other spooky creatures. Maddy and Grace decide to pay the house a visit themselves and meet a caretaker named Eric there. He explains that the house has been for sale for a long time, but no one has bought it due to the allegations of it being haunted. Maddy and Grace get spooked and bike home but decide to return the next day with their friends. Once Maddy, Grace, and their friend  Bely get inside, they see a real live ghost and end up getting trapped inside the haunted house. Maddy and Grace quickly realize something fishy is going on. Is the house really haunted? Or is someone trying to make everyone think it is?
 

Opinion: 

Overall, this is an excellent picture book. The plot of the story was suspenseful, and I liked how throughout the story there was always something mysterious going on. I think the author found a good balance of making the story spooky and suspenseful without it being too scary. Additionally, the pacing and storyline of the book were very well-written. The timeline of the story and Maddy and Grace figuring out what happened with the haunted house seemed realistic, which I liked. Additionally, I like how the author added clues throughout the scenes, so the reader can figure out what is happening in the story alongside Maddy and Grace. The colorful illustrations also helped me visualize the various spooky scenes that occurred in the haunted house! Lastly, I liked how the book showed the importance of following the rules, even if you are trying to find out the truth!

Rating:
5
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This book is perfect for children!
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