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Book reviews for horror

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    Shiver

    Does for werewolves what Twilight did for vampires.
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    13
     
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    By Maggie Stiefvater
    (Book, 2009)
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    Seer of Shadows
    Thrilling historical mystery blends ghosts and photography.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Avi
    (Book, 2009)
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    The Graveyard Book

    Suspenseful -- and a bit creepy -- this book by the author of Coraline is lovely and warmhearted.
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    9
     
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    By Neil Gaiman
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Devouring
    Old-school horror, complete with spiders, clowns.
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    13
     
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    By Simon Holt
    (Book, 2008)
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    Classic Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask
    Popular series reissue is a fun sleepover read.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (Book, 2008)
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    Bliss
    IM book author tries horror; more icky than scary.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Lauren Myracle
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Crossroads
    Ghost story offers little you haven't seen before.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Chris Grabenstein
    (Book, 2008)
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    Prom Dates from Hell

    Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Ghostbusters in this hilarious trip through the darker side of high school.
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    14
     
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    By Rosemary Clement-Moore
    (Book, 2008)
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    Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich
    Poems, stellar art show funny side of monsters.
    AGE
    5
     
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    By Adam Rex, Mordecai Richler
    (Book, 2006)
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    Peeps

    If Twilight’s run its course, teen vampire fans can gnaw on this humorous, though grisly, tale.
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    14
     
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    By Scott Westerfeld
    (Book, 2006)
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    Who Let the Ghosts Out! (Mostly Ghostly, Book 1)
    Horror trashmeister begins a new series -- oh joy.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By R. L. Stine
    (Book, 2005)
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    Coraline
    Strange, surreal tale sure to creep kids out.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Neil Gaiman
    (Book, 2004)
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    The Evil Moon
    Weak writing, but it hooks readers who like gore.
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    13
     
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    By R. L. Stine
    (Book, 2004)
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    Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery
    Farcical, highly readable vampire rabbit tale.
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    9
     
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    By James Howe
    (Book, 2003)
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    Crictor
    A snake in the mail becomes part of a family.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Tomi Ungerer
    (Book, 2003)