Teen Halloween 2005 By Hilary Williamson October, 2005 'Double, double toil and trouble; / Fire burn and cauldron bubble.' (Shakespeare) Here are two score of the latest in bubbling, troubling reads from fantastic writers:
Across the Wall by Garth Nix Horrific fantasy shorts - 'A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories'.
The Angel Experiment: Maximum Ride by James Patterson Avian kids are pursued by bloodthirsty half-man, half-wolf Erasers.
Ariel by Grace Tiffany A re-telling of Shakespeare's famed play, The Tempest, in lyrical prose.
Bloodline by Kate Cary A satisfying sequel to Bram Stoker's classic, Dracula.
Bras & Broomsticks by Sarah Mlynowski Rachel's little sister Miri is a witch!
Devil's Footsteps by E. E. Richardson Children disappear in the small town of Redford and nobody knows why.
Fear Street Nights: Moonlight Secrets by R. L. Stine The old Fear Mansion releases horrors in this first in a spooky series.
A Gathering of Shades by David Stahler Jr. Helped by his grandmother, Aidan tries to call his father's ghost.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling The wizardly world is at war, and Dumbledore unveils Voldemort's past.
Ingledove by Marly Youmans Ingledove seeks help from the Master of Witchmasters for her brother.
The Lake of Souls: Cirque Du Freak #10 by Darren Shan Sends Darren and Harkat into an alien wasteland to fight monsters.
Lord Loss: The Demonata #1 by Darren Shan Throws Grubbs Grady into a maelstrom of gruesome, gory horror.
Magyk: Septimus Heap #1 by Angie Sage A baby Princess flees Assassins into magical adventure.
The Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer Genius pixie villainess Opal Koboi has stored up a deep thirst for revenge.
Rebel Angels by Libba Bray Gemma and friends search the realms for the fabled Temple.
Revenge of the Witch: The Last Apprentice by Joseph Delaney Tom protects the common folk from things that go bump in the night.
Soul Stealer by Martin Booth A teacher is an evil alchemist, and a fellow student his familiar.
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Klutzy Isabella Swan falls for 'inhumanly beautiful' Edward Cullen.
The Witch's Boy by Michael Gruber Wonderful tale of the selfishness of youth and the power of maternal love.
Wolf Brother: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness by Michelle Paver Torak seeks the means to defeat a demon-possessed Bear.
Enjoy these spooky reads, and have a happy and safe Halloween!
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