Category Archives: Horror/Mystery/Suspense

“A Dirty Job” and “You Suck: A Love Story”

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

“A Dirty Job” and “You Suck: A Love Story,” both by Christopher Moore I was talking with a COHS student about vampire books, and she recommended that I read some Christopher Moore titles, so I did. She thought they might … Continue reading →

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“Twilight” and “New Moon”

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

“Twilight” and “New Moon” by Stephanie Meyer Here’s my confession: I hate the “Twilight” series. It has some of the worse writing I have ever read. I’ve spent several evenings trying to get through the whole thing. I managed the … Continue reading →

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“Creature of the Night”

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

Creature of the Night by Kate Thompson Bobby’s mother recently moved the family to a cottage in the country, far from his “bad influence friends” in Dublin. Bobby laughs at the simple country folk, such as old Mrs. Dooley, the … Continue reading →

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“Scat”

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

NOTE: COHS Titans–The following review is excerpted from the Junior Library Guild. (Meaning that I didn’t write it and don’t want to take credit from something I didn’t do!) We belong to the Junior Library Guild and purchase four books … Continue reading →

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“The Forest of Hands and Teeth”

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan Mary dreams of a world beyond her village. But she also knows how impossible that dream is; according to the Sisters, no other village still exists. The Unconsecrated, the undead who … Continue reading →

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“A New Life”

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

“A New Life” by Ramsey Campbell For senior students who are reading “Frankenstein” and then comparing it to other works of fiction, “A New Life” is a great story. I understand that those of you in Mrs. Gebhart’s class have … Continue reading →

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“The Body of Christopher Creed”

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Victoria Waddle

“The Body of Christopher Creed” by Carol Plum Ucci “The Body of Christopher Creed” is the story of a guy who doesn’t fit in with any group. After a note is emailed to the school principal—it might be a run-away … Continue reading →

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The Boy Next Door

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Victoria Waddle

In The Boy Next Door by Sinclair Smith, Randy finds herself frightened when her father goes away on a business trip for three weeks, leaving her alone in the house. She also seems to be misplacing items that she never … Continue reading →

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