Author Archives: Jenn

Review: The House of Dead Maids by Clare B. Dunkle

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Jenn

    Reading level: Young Adult Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First Edition edition (September 14, 2010) ISBN-10: 0805091165 Source: Blue Slip Media  Eleven-year-old Tabby Akroyd is a young maid, hired out as a nursemaid to … Continue reading →

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Fright Fest Week 1 Wrap Up & Giveaway!

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Jenn

Today officially wraps up the first week of Fright Fest!  I hope everyone has been enjoying the guest posts & reviews.  Week 1 of Fright Fest mainly featured middle-grade/ya books. Here’s a recap of what festivities took place this week: … Continue reading →

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Gearing Up For the Readathon!

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Jenn

Time to take a break in the Fright Fest festivities (say that three times fast!) to officially mention that I will be taking part in the Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon this weekend! I have my snacks ready (cookies, fruit, cheese, … Continue reading →

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Guest Post & Giveaway: Clare Dunkle, Author of The House of Dead Maids

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Jenn

Today I’m excited to welcome Clare Dunkle, author of The House of Dead Maids with a guest post.  A little background first: The House of Dead Maids is a “prequel” to Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. In today’s post, Clare will … Continue reading →

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Guest Review: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Jenn

I’m very excited to welcome Chris from Chrisbookarama as a guest reviewer today.  Chris will be reviewing Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I grew up watching the Disney cartoon version of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow every Halloween. … Continue reading →

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Guest Review: Spell of the Screaming Joker by R.L.Stine

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Jenn

I am beyond excited to welcome a special guest blogger to Jenn’s Bookshelves: The Girl, daughter of Anna, Diary of an Eccentric! Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 144 pages Publisher: Aladdin (May 1, 1997) Language: English ISBN-10: 0671001922 Publisher’s summary: … Continue reading →

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Review: In A Dark, Dark Room by Alvin Schwartz

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Jenn

Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 64 pages Publisher: HarperCollins (October 2, 1985) ISBN-10: 0064440907 Source: Library copy I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention this collection of stories, also retold by Alvin Schwartz, who I consider the king of scary … Continue reading →

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Nominate Your Favorite Thrills & Chills

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Jenn

I’ve seen dozens of lists for top horror & thriller books and movies, but never really know how much I should trust them.  So, I’ve decided to come up with my own unscientific survey! Ok, and I admit..I have a … Continue reading →

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Review: Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Jenn

Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Sandpiper; Reissue edition (April 21, 2008) ISBN-10: 0547028644 Source: Personal copy When twelve-year-old Molly  and her brother, Michael, are forced to move out to the country with their mother, step-father, & step-sister, … Continue reading →

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Review: A Vampire is Coming to Dinner by Pamela Jane

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Jenn

Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 16 pages Publisher: Price Stern Sloan; Pop edition (August 12, 2010) ISBN-10: 0843199644 Source: Author A little boy learns a vampire is coming to dinner; this book gives him the rules which should be followed … Continue reading →

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