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“It's banned on the earthly plane but can be useful here.“

This book is full of mystery and will definitely intrigue its audience. I would say this book would fit well in a 5/6 and middle school classroom. The book contains a lot of mystery and is very creative, which would make it great for working on creative writing in the classroom as well.

This novel begins with mystery right from the get go. This mystery hooks the reader and poses many questions for them. In the graveyard we see mysterious people digging in the graveyard and we wonder what they are doing, who they are, and what are they trying to find.

“A chill swept over Jake's body. He had a strange feeling that someone was there. Taking a deep breath, he slowly stood up and turned around.“

This book is very appropriate for readers in grades 3-6 as it is spooky yet still filled with humor. The book takes young readers on a journey to discover the Eternal Void and follow Jake as he tries to dodge undead creatures along the way.

Embassy of the Dead is an action and adventure book that takes you on the journey of Jake Green. It is filled with mystery and thrill as Jake tries to escape the Eternal Void with the help of his crew. This book is witty and creepy yet invites readers to explore the world of the Embassy of the Dead.

“There are some things in life and death that are certain. One of those things is that a man digging a hole in the dead of night is definitely up to no good.”

Full of mystery and intrigue, this book will be sure to hook children of any age. The ideal age range for this book is late and middle elementary to middle school. It would be perfect for this range because this is when students begin to work on their creative writing, which this book will be very inspiring for.

Embassy of the Dead begins with mystery and intrigue, hooking the reader and posing several questions. Who are the mysterious men digging in the graveyard in the middle of the night? Who are they trying to find? What are they hoping to do? And how does the main character Jake Green fit in to all of this? You have to read Embassy of the Dead to find out.

“Jake tensed. He looked around for somewhere to run. Every instinct in his body, every feeling, every bone was screaming out for him to run. Too late.“

The story is meant for readers ages 8 - 12. It balances humor and tension. Jakes's adventure seems to be creepy and witty.

The genre of this novel is speculative fiction. This is because it has elements and features of supernatural things mixed with horror. In this story, the main character, Jake, opens a box that is not meant for him. Since he did that he knows more than he should and he must find a way to return the ghosts that escaped the box.

“Jake tensed. He looked around for somewhere to run. Every instinct in his body, every feeling, every bone was screaming out for him to run. Too late. He felt Rayburn's meaty hands gripping his hood.“

This story is meant for readers in the targeted age range of eight to twelve years old. I would agree with this statement as the book seems to possess a nice balance between both humor and tension and or suspense. Jake's adventure seems to be witty and creepy making this book appealable to children within the specified age range. I personally enjoyed the addition of illustrations throughout the book. I found them to be well supportive of the plot.

This story is an example of a speculative fiction piece of literature, as it possesses elements of horror, as well as supernatural features. The main character in this story, Jake finds himself facing the wrath of the Grim Reaper after he accidently takes the delivery of a severed finger. This measly mistake is the kickstart to a series of catastrophic events between Jake and various rabid and supernatural creatures.

Entertaining from start to finish. A young boy accidentally gets wrapped up in a situation among the dead. The end got me in my emotions. It‘s straightforward and focuses on one central plot, its addictive and atmospheric, not scary but had those creepy vibes, overall very enjoyable

Amazing illustrations included

I always feel guilty bailing on an ARC, but I would like to spend my next 2 1/2 hours reading something enjoyable. There‘s an interesting plot here, and the bones of a good story (no pun intended), but it‘s let down by tedious, clunky prose. There‘s no rhythm here. Sadly, this is a MG book that I would have tossed aside, unfinished, as a child. Thanks to the publisher and LibraryThing for the early review copy.

#LibraryThing #EarlyReviewers It looks like this has been out in the UK for a few years, but will be released in the US, with a different illustrator, later this year. It looks charming. 💖

Will Mabbitt‘s spooky fantasy novel for children aged 9+ (the first in a series) features some cracking illustrations by Chris Mould (I particularly liked Zorro the ghost fox) and a well-crafted plot peppered with some good jokes, interesting side characters (I especially liked Cora, a hockey stick-wielding ghost stuck inside a school cup) and a relatable main character in Jake and I would definitely check out the sequel.