Category Archives: Horror/Mystery/Suspense
“Skulduggery Pleasant”
Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy Stephanie Edgley is brokenhearted over the death of her Uncle Gordon, who, in a surprise move, has left Stephanie his estate. He was a bestselling author of fantasy and magic, and hung out with what … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Horror/Mystery/Suspense, Over 375 pages, Young Adult Literature
Tagged supernatural, undead
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“The Graveyard Book”
“There was a hand in the darkness, and it held a knife.” The first sentence of The Graveyard Book Though The Graveyard Book has been marketed to younger teens in the U.S., it is sold as an adult book in … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Horror/Mystery/Suspense, Young Adult Literature
Tagged supernatural, Teen Issues, undead
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“Dead Girls Don’t Write Letters”
Here’s a review written by COHS student Jade: “Dead Girls Don’t Write Letters” by Gail Giles gets five stars from me! If you’re in the mood for confusing but riveting mystery, this is a good book for you! Sunny Reynolds’ … Continue reading
“Dracula”
Dracula by Bram Stoker As vampire tales are so popular lately, I decided this summer that I would read one of the original vampire novels—Dracula. The author, Bram Stoker, created the character of Dracula by pulling together lots of myths … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Fiction, Fiction, Horror/Mystery/Suspense, Over 375 pages, Supernatural
Tagged vampires
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“The Turn of the Screw” Student Reviews 2009
The following reviews by COHS students are on “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James. Genre: Fiction Pages: 94-219 (depending on edition) Reviewer: Jessica F. The Turn of the Screw is about a governess that believes that she is … Continue reading
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“The Picture of Dorian Gray” Student Reviews 2009
The following are reviews by COHS students of “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde. Genre: Faustian theme, horror gothic fiction Pages: 235 Reviewer: Charmaine M. Dorian Gray was this man of whom everyone liked so much for his … Continue reading
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“The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” Student Reviews 2009
The following are reviews by COHS students of “The Strange Tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson. Genre: Gothic Horror Pages: 224 Reviewer: Gavin G. The book follows a lawyer named Mr. Utterson, as he tries … Continue reading
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“The Silver Kiss”
“The Silver Kiss” by Annette C. Klause It’s been a while since I read “The Silver Kiss,” but I want to recommend it to fans of the “Twilight” series. Zoe, coming home from a hospital visit with her mother, who … Continue reading
“Blood and Chocolate”
Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause 264 pp. Though “Blood and Chocolate” is a young adult book (that is, it’s meant for a teen audience), it is a very sensuous, even sexual book. Vivian, the she-werewolf, thinks a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Horror/Mystery/Suspense, Mature Readers, Movie Tie-In, Young Adult Literature
Tagged Teen Issues, undead, werewolves
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