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The Most Frightening Story Ever Told
The Most Frightening Story Ever Told | Philip Kerr
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Roald Dahl meets R. L. Stine in this spine-tingling and hilarious tale from a bestselling author.   Billy Shivers doesn't have a lot of excitement in his life. He prefers to spend his days reading alone in the Hitchcock Public Library. So it is a bit out of character when he finds himself drawn to the Haunted House of Books, and a competition daring readers to survive an entire night inside.   The Haunted House of Books is a cross between a bookstore and a booby trap. It's a creeky old mansion full of dark hallways and things that go bump in the night, and the store's ill-tempered owner, Mr. Rapscallion, only adds to the mystery.   But the frights of the store itself are nothing compared to the stories it holds. These stories are so ghastly, so terrifying, so shocking that once you've read them, you'll never be the same. Does Billy dare begin? Do you?
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A spooky and clever tale about a boy, an awesome bookstore with booby traps to scare customers, and a contest involving the scariest story in the world. The adventure and mystery will pull you towards the end, and there are a few ghost stories sprinkled throughout. I started guessing the end maybe halfway through, but it was still an enjoyable read. Give this to middle schoolers who want a good spook!

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Loved this passage about books costing money!