- Paperback
- Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (October 1995)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0590265911
- ISBN-13: 978-0590265911
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.4 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 91 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,456,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 6-9-When 15-year-old Rachel Stone's wealthy parents purchase a stable in Ireland, complete with a 400-year-old house, the family goes there to look over the property. Immediately, mysterious events begin to occur. Occasional glimpses of shadowy creatures let readers know that something horrible and dangerous is lurking in the wings. As the plot unfolds, Rachel learns that a clan of ancient werewolves seeks to pass their curse on to her family on Halloween. Cliff-hanging chapter endings contribute to the suspense. The horror is intensified because the true nature of the attackers remains somewhat vague through much of the story. Characters are not particularly well developed. Rachel is brave and plucky in a manner reminiscent of Nancy Drew. The police are conveniently skeptical, and everything is a bit melodramatic. However, the action moves along at such a brisk clip that none of this really matters. A clever, ironic ending saves the story from being too pat. A sure bet for readers who like their adventures scary and on the gruesome side.
Bruce Anne Shook, Mendenhall Middle School, Greensboro, NC
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Bruce Anne Shook, Mendenhall Middle School, Greensboro, NC
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
'Scott's grasp of the macabre and his confident moving between reality and fantasy provide a suitably scary fiction for dark evenings.' -- Robert Dunbar, The Irish Times 'A really good tale of terror ... Just don't read it too late at night.' -- The Sunday Tribune 'A compelling story of dread, Scott is a master of the naturally unfolding mystery, and the tension never lets up.' -- Orson Scott Card
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Howl To The October Moon!, Feb 11 2003
By Natalie - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: October Moon (Library Binding)
When Rachel Stone and her rich family buy a 400-year-old house and horse-breeding farm in the Ireland countryside, her father is overjoyed. He's always wanted a farm in Ireland. The joy quickly turns to fear as mysterious things begin to happen. First Rachel's waterbed is ripped to shreds. Then the house library is torn apart just minutes after she had been there. During the past few months, the barn was set on fire. Why were these "accidents" always directed at Rachel? I liked this book because it had great descriptions of what the characters were feeling. Although this book was a bit confusing when it talked about the legendary clan and their curse, I would still give this book four out of five stars.
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