Wish Monster
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- ¥1,700
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From J. A. White, the acclaimed author of Nightbooks, comes another spine-chilling stand-alone middle grade horror novel about a pair of friends who discover a strange creature in a cave that can make any wish come true—including bringing the dead back to life.
In the darkness, something opened its eyes.
The town of Haywood, New Jersey, has a secret. A wish monster.
Violet Park discovered its cave by accident, and the wish monster granted her deepest desire by bringing her dog Midnight back to life. It even erased everyone’s memory of his death. Life was perfect. But then an unremarkable boy named Hudson Causeway somehow remembered Midnight had died. That scared Violet. What if he ruined everything? Even worse, what if the wish monster wasn’t as innocent as it seemed?
Deep down, Violet knew: No wishes are made without consequences, and every monster needs to be fed.
Perfect for Halloween readingFeatures light scaresA charming cozy seasonal pick
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When middle schooler Violet Park's beloved dog Midnight is brought back from the dead by the mysterious creature that inhabits the wilds of Haywood, N.J., she discovers that reality has also been rewritten. No one else remembers Midnight's death except for forgettable sixth grader Hudson Causeway. After Violet gets the monster in the woods to grant a wish for down-on-his-luck corner store owner Mr. Kazem, Hudson is once again the only one who remembers life before Mr. Kazem's city-block spanning superstore—and before his best friend Quinn Taylor disappears, along with everyone else who used to live where the store now stands. Unfortunately for Hudson, it means he may also be the singular individual who understands the true threat of the wishes. This slow-building, suspenseful tale by White (Gravebooks) boasts a clever and surprising twist on the "Monkey's Paw" concept. Without shying away from the off-putting emotional element of facing down the consequences of even seemingly innocuous hopes and dreams, White presents a thoughtful exploration of friendship, complex family dynamics, and grief, resulting in a treat for budding horror fans. Characters are intersectionally diverse. Ages 8–12.
