- Hardcover: 232 pages
- Publisher: Running Press (Aug 19 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0762433132
- ISBN-13: 978-0762433131
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.5 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 454 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,274,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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BookingMama.blogspot.com; October 10, 2008
"This book definitely held my interest. I had a hard time putting the book down because I was so curious about the secrets of Prudence and the witch. I wouldn't say that this book was downright scary, but it was "creepy." (I mean that in a very good way.) I think kids will love the suspense of the story, the family secrets, and the mysterious characters."
"This book definitely held my interest. I had a hard time putting the book down because I was so curious about the secrets of Prudence and the witch. I wouldn't say that this book was downright scary, but it was "creepy." (I mean that in a very good way.) I think kids will love the suspense of the story, the family secrets, and the mysterious characters."
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From moving to a new house to making new friends and preparing for high school, life for the new girl in town can be unsettling. But thirteen year-old Courtney is unprepared for how creepy life in Murmur, Massachusetts turns out to be. Her ivy-covered house overlooking the antiquated cemetery next door is one thing, but Courtney finds herself thrust into a full-fledged haunted adventure after meeting Christian and Margaret Geyer, a strange father and daughter with unfinished family business. The body of their ancestor, Prudence, has gone missing from beneath her ivy-carved tombstone and must be returned to its final resting place in order to break the spell that looms over Courtney’s house. To add to the suspense and help solve the mystery, authentic documents and photographs are set at the beginning of each chapter pertaining to Murmur, Courtney’s house, and the infamous cemetery. Will Courtney uncover the secret lurking within the dark, dank underbelly of her ivy-covered basement?
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Ok Young Adult Mystery, Sep 1 2008
By Mint910 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Creepers (Hardcover)
13 year old Courtney has just moved to town with her parents, the first thing she notices about her new house is the abundance of ivy covering it, (no matter how much ivy her father removes it just comes right back) also the cemetery next door. In the cemetery Courtney meets Margaret Geyer and her father Christian, they give tours of the cemetery. Soon they share a secret with Courtney, they have relative, Prudence, that is supposed to be resting in the cemetery but they know her body is not there.Prudence and her father, also Christian once lived in Courtney's house. When young Prudence died her father was beside himself and allowed a witch to try and help him bring Prudence back to life. But where is Prudence? And is the Ivy trying to tell Courtney something? This is the story of Courtney and the Geyer's quest to find Prudence and reunite her with her father, even in death.
This is a sweet little mysterious story, a great summer or fall read for junior high aged kids. Courtney senses something different about Margaret and Christian Geyer but can't quite put her finger on it, I think readers will have a fun time guessing just what is up with these two characters. I'll tell you this, I guessed wrong! I found the ending a little too vague for my own tastes. And not all my questions were totally answered. But who knows, maybe that was the point. Not everything always has to be wrapped up neatly.
Each chapter is started with a news clipping, or other piece of information that helps piece the puzzle together. There are also several images throughout the book and pages of the 1st Christian Geyer's diary. I really liked that aspect of the books design, it created a world for this story to take place within. To compliment the abundance of ivy (a character itself) in the book there is ivy growing on the pages of the book! Very smart book design!
1.0 out of 5 stars
BORING!, Jan 23 2011
By Elizabeth "Swords for Fighting" - Published on Amazon.com
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Creepers was not a very creepy story. I was expecting a sort of thriller with some scary aspects, but it fell short for me. In fact, some parts of the book were kind of boring. The story definitely had some interesting parts, but they never really caught my attention enough to where I was absorbed in the story.One of the things I did not like was that the main character, Courtney, did not really act like a thirteen year old girl. The way she acted and spoke made her seem far older at times. Another problem with this book was the writing. I noticed many grammar errors and overall the writing was just sloppy. Creepers had potential, but it did not reach it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book, Mar 18 2009
By J. Shaw - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Creepers (Hardcover)
Creepers is a really good book - and beautiful. Lots of creepy atmosphere and a ghost story that keeps you guessing all the way through. The pictures are great and add to the creepy atmosphere. This was a winner.
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