Vivian Vande Velde
Hardcover | Pages: 240 pages Rating: 3.63 | 733 Users | 117 Reviews
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| Original Title: | All Hallows' Eve: 13 Stories |
| ISBN: | 0152055762 (ISBN13: 9780152055769) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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A boy is trapped in a possessed car that has stalled in the path of an oncoming train. A girl is dragged into a crypt during a field trip to an eighteenth-century cemetery. A group of friends meet their fate after an unsettling visit with a backwoods psychic. And that's just the beginning. Celebrated author Vivian Vande Velde is at her spine-tingling best in this collection of thirteen scary stories, all of which take place on Halloween night. With tales that range from the disturbing to the downright gruesome, this is one collection that teens will want to read with the lights on . . . and the doors locked.Present Of Books All Hallows' Eve
| Title | : | All Hallows' Eve |
| Author | : | Vivian Vande Velde |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 240 pages |
| Published | : | September 1st 2006 by HMH Books for Young Readers |
| Categories | : | Horror. Short Stories. Young Adult. Fantasy. Paranormal. Supernatural. Holiday. Halloween |
Rating Of Books All Hallows' Eve
Ratings: 3.63 From 733 Users | 117 ReviewsAssessment Of Books All Hallows' Eve
This collection of short stories provides a good mix of suspense, terror, and intrigue, with just the right amount of humor thrown in. Some of the stories are particularly innovative, and the various twists and turns are sure to keep you interested. A charming YA collection.This was a quick read that was perfect for Halloween. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a spooky read that isn't very scary. Most of the stories in this book are creepy more than anything else. As with most books that include a collection of short stories, some are better than others. The first story, Come in and Rest a Spell, isn't that great, but they get better after that.
All Hallows Eve is a collection of thirteen spooky stories. As with any collection of short stories, some were definitely better than others. I personally didn't find them to be all that scary but each story ended with a twist. I thought the best ones were "Only on All Hallows Eve" and "Best Friends". Both had endings I didn't see coming.
While some of the short stories in this collection are better than others overall it is fun and spooky. The author frequently subverts the reader's expectations and puts a surprising spin on the common ghost story. It's a quick easy read that is perfect for Halloween night, but can be enjoyed anytime.
All Hallows Eve is a collection of thirteen spooky stories. As with any collection of short stories, some were definitely better than others. I personally didn't find them to be all that scary but each story ended with a twist. I thought the best ones were "Only on All Hallows Eve" and "Best Friends". Both had endings I didn't see coming.
I love short horror stories, and All Hallows' Eve was the perfect book for me to have as a Halloween read. While there were a few flawed stories, there were many that had great plots and some great plot twists, especially in the last few stories. Here are some brief synopses of all 13 stories in the book and my opinion on each:Come In And Rest A Spell: A witch agrees to help a woman earn a man's love. The story is written through the witch's POV and dialogue, which is a pretty neat writing
I loved this book! It was very exciting in alot of parts. I think the author is very good at spooking people out. This is one of my favorite books to read right before halloween.
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