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By Andrea Beach
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Spine-tingling fun for young horror fans.
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What's the Story?
Damon and Jaden are helping pack up the dusty old house belonging to Damon's grandfather. When they learn that a treasure map might be hidden in the house, Jaden determines to find it. The boys piece together clues, find the map, and follow it to the town cemetery. What does the treasure have to do with Grandpa's past? And what about all the dire warnings about the demon? What will they find when they open the grave?
Is It Any Good?
Big kids and tweens who enjoy the creepy and macabre will enjoy the spine-tingling chills in this horror story for young readers. The plot of JASON STRANGE: THE GRAVEYARD PLOT moves at a good pace, with lots of foreboding and heavy atmosphere. Eerie, scary illustrations set the tone for this demon story with a twist. It's perfect for reluctant readers, and a glossary helps with the more advanced vocabulary such as "antique" and "sacrifice." Writing prompts and discussion questions encourage kids to connect their own experiences and feelings with the characters and story.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about horror stories. Why is it sometimes fun to get scared or be creeped out?
Do you think Jaden deserved what happened to him? Why, or why not?
Jaden's a bit of a bossy bully. Do you know anyone like him? How do you deal with bullies?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Nelson Evergreen
- Genre : Horror
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Stone Arch Books
- Publication date : January 1, 2012
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 11
- Number of pages : 62
- Available on : Paperback, Nook, Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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