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Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve

by Mary Pope Osborne

Book Details

Publisher:Random House Books for Young Readers
Published:2008-11-19
Pages:130
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie are summoned once again to the fantasy realm of Camelot. There, Merlin the Magician tells them that the Stone of Destiny has been stolen. The answer to its disappearance lies within a haunted castle. With a young magician named Teddy, Jack and Annie take on the challenge in an adventure that takes them to new heights and places they couldn’t even imagine!

Our Review

Jack and Annie return for another magical quest in this thrilling installment that transports them to a haunted castle on a mission to recover the stolen Stone of Destiny. Guided by Merlin and joined by a young magician named Teddy, the siblings must navigate spooky corridors and supernatural challenges to restore balance to Camelot. The story masterfully blends Arthurian legend with just the right amount of ghostly suspense, creating an atmospheric adventure that will have readers eagerly turning pages.

Osborne excels at creating high-stakes fantasy that remains accessible to developing readers, with short chapters and a brisk pace that maintains momentum. The haunted castle setting provides a perfect backdrop for spooky, but not terrifying, encounters that are ideal for readers graduating into middle-grade fiction. This book stands out for how it weaves classic legend with original magical elements, making ancient tales feel immediate and exciting. Young readers who love a good mystery with their magic will find this an utterly absorbing read.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction