In the quaint German town of Fels, Halloween takes a dark turn for eleven-year-old Jo. When her annoying older brother, Hektor, goes missing, Jo suspects he's playing a prank. But then both her father and grandma forget Hektor's name, and his stuff mysteriously disappears from his room.
With the adults of no help whatsoever, Jo starts her own investigation, and uncovers a gruesome legend: A monster lives in the rye fields, and it has been preying on the children of Fels for centuries, ensnaring them into its world under the roots. With two days until the gate between their worlds closes, Jo races against time to save her brother.
Armed with a trusty turnip lantern, and her brother's obnoxious best friend as her only ally, can Jo outsmart the ancient monster, or will the rye fields claim even more innocent victims? Embrace the magic of spooky season and join Jo on a pulse-pounding journey into German folklore where courage, friendship, and darkness collide.
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Wydawnictwo: inne
Data wydania: 2023-08-02
Kategoria: Dla młodzieży
Kategoria wiekowa: 13-15 lat
ISBN:
Liczba stron: 174
Tytuł oryginału: Bad Grains
Język oryginału: Angielski
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"YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING!"
Do you celebrate Halloween?
Do you want to see what a modern Halloween story looks like in Germany? If you answered my question positively, be sure to read the book by Susanne Schmidt, "Bad Grains".
Don't read this book if you don't like scary stories. This story is intended for children and teenagers aged 9 to 14, but older people will also find something for themselves here.
The whole story begins on October 29 and ends on November 8.
I like the idea of travelling libraries. Our heroine, almost eleven-year-old Jolanthe Berger, uses them intensively. He loves Halloween. Are the rest of the family, i.e. older brother Hector, dad, grandma and absent mom, also excited about this "holiday"?
I liked our heroine for the book "Goosebumps". When I was a child, I watched a series with this title with my brothers. It's great that this title is included in this book. A plus for the author.
I was terrified when Hector went missing. What's more, his father didn't remember that he had a son. He was surprised that his daughter invented an invisible friend. Jo is becoming more and more afraid. What's going on here? I wondered if I was crazy or if it was Jo's father. How is it possible? Did Halloween magic work here? Is this the work of evil spirits? Or maybe someone completely different? I absolutely had to know the truth. The truth will not be as colourful as I imagined.
The author, Susanne Schmidt, built the tension perfectly. While reading "Bad Grains" I literally had goosebumps. A very exciting story. Perfect for autumn evenings. I like the dark and scary feel of this book.
What does The Ancient Order of the Strawberry Circle do? Will someone help Jo find her brother? What is happening in the Field?
If you like reading stories about haunted places, you've come to the right place.
"Bad Grains" is a supernatural horror book for children and teenagers. Honestly, I was afraid too. The author came up with it all so well that I became attached to the characters in this book. I can't wait for another dark story with Jo, her brother and other characters.
Take care of yourself while reading this book. I was lost in this novel. I read until I read it. And I'm very happy with this story. I'm glad I had the pleasure of getting to know Susanne Schmidt's pen and her latest work, "Bad Grains".
I recommend reading this story around Halloween, then you will get an even better atmosphere.
I recommend it with all my heart.
Let the force be with you. Together we will defeat evil.