Tag Archives: horror

Horror! “Monstrumologist”

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey  Another entry in the true horror category, The Monstrumologist starts with the gruesome discovery by a grave robber of a partially-eaten corpse around which is wrapped another corpse of a human-like creature.  The grave robber, … Continue reading →

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Horror! “Scowler”

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Scowler is a great October read, one in a YA branch of the true horror family. So—this is NOT your love triangle with some supernatural creatures thrown in ala Twilight and its progeny. Scowler is Dark. Scowler  is Disturbing. After … Continue reading →

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Horror! “Unnatural Creatures: Stories Selected by Neil Gaiman”

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Unnatural Creatures: Stories Selected by Neil Gaiman      Lots of teens know who Neil Gaiman is. They’ve read some of his books or seen movies made from those books–Coraline, The Graveyard Book, Neverwhere. And Gaiman’s written several frightening adult … Continue reading →

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Bullying Books: “Rotters”

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

  Rotters by Daniel Kraus   Such a weird story! The combination of bullying and horror story compelled me to finish the book, and I think it will appeal to anyone who likes really quirky stuff. Joey Crouch has lived … Continue reading →

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Darren Shan Fans: “ZOM-B” is here

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

ZOM-B by Darren Shan  Darren Shan is popular with kids of all ages. His Cirque du Freak, Demonata and The Saga of Larten Crepsley series have been bestsellers. He’s got a new series. And ZOM-B is the first book. Considering … Continue reading →

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“The Haunting of Hill House”

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson Some of you have said you’re tired of teen horror that focuses a bit too much on romance. You want something creepier, but you’re not sure if you have the time to … Continue reading →

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