5 comments about Spring Break (Fear Street Seniors, No. 9).

1. This book had a different idea. There are two stories. One story focuses on Josie Maxwell and Jennifer Fear and the other story is about Josh Maxwell, Deirdre Palmer and some friends go to Arizona. It's really great how the two stories became connected. I'm just a bit mad at R.L. for taking away one of my fave seniors.



2. This is the 9th installment of R.L. Stine's "Seniors Saga". By now, this series is in full swing, and several Seniors have bit the dust. I really do like how the author, follows a regular school year schedule. This is "Spring Break" and obviously it is Spring Break for the students of Shadyside High School.
   I recommend to my students to read this one during Spring Break, it really gives you a feeling that your actually there. Residents of Arizona, will like this book, since this takes place at a fictional ranch in Tucson, Arizona.
   "Spring Break" has two separate storylines, the first group, Josh Maxwell, (who is back in the limelight again, after a couple of episodes) Gary Fresno, Mickey Myers, Deirdre Palmer all join Trisha Conrad at her Father's ranch in Arizona for a week of fun in the sun.
   Meanwhile, Josie Maxwell (Josh's Sister) and Jennifer Fear, are back home in Shadyside hanging out and decide to sneak into a bar, here they meet two college guys. The four start to hang out together and have some fun.
   Things go wrong quickly for the group in Arizona, as Josh bumps into an rough cowboy dude at the airport, and he tries to start a fight with Josh, this starts a chain of events that soon haunts the kids in Arizona.
   Someone soon starts to stalk Jennifer and Josie, leaving them messages on their car and their porch. Who is this? What does he/she want?
   Meanwhile, in Arizona, Josh and Co, meet Rose, her father, and Roberto. Roberto is excavating some Hohokam Indian Land.
   Rose warns them of "La Amadora" a vengeful Hohokam spirit, who comes after anyone who disturbs the sacred land.
   Soon things start to go wrong for Josh and Co. Things like a rattlensake bite, a coyote attack, a bedroom is broken into etc. Is it the work of the vengeful spirit? Is it someone who doesn't want them anywhere near the excavation site?
   This book is really well written as it takes the reader back and forth between two stories.
   Unfortunately not all the Seniors make it through Spring Break alive. Expect a twist at the end, as with most of these books, and finally, some of the characters show some remorse and/or emotion to someone dying. I felt this was long overdue. This is the beginning of the end of the saga, and it is sure to keep the reader interested from chapter to chapter.



3. I thought this was an amazing book. I loved how it switched from The story at Trisha Conrads Ranch to the story with Josie and Jennifer. I love the yearbook at the begginning of the book I like seeing who has died. I also like to predict whos next. I think these books are very suspenseful and You can never tell whos going to die. If anyone had to die out of everyone on the trip to Trishas ranch I wanted Deirdre to die the most because she was being a little wimp so that her sisters boyfriend could comfort her! If you are looking for a boook that you can't put down I suggest you read this one!I also loved the Josie and Jennifer thing. I was so mad at Tim and Evan! How could they do that to them? I thoguth at first they were evil. Like they were not doing it for attention but they actuallly wanted to hurt the 2 girls. I liked They're plan to scare the boyz but I thought that waas creepy about how deirdre came back to help them! In the Other srory at Trishas ranch Right from the begginning I knew Rose was bad. I had No Idea that she and Clay Hartley had teamed up but I knew there was something wronmg when she and Josh played hide and go seek and she suddenly disapeared and Josh got attacked by a coyote. Then she magicaly appears again saying she got lost. What A Joke! I would never trust her. As you can tell I enjoyed this book alot and I suggest to readers of any age READ THIS BOOK@



4. I liked the structure of this book. Having two stories in one book is one of the things I think keeps readers interested. I must say, though, that Josie's story was a little weak. Josh's story was much better in terms of the plot and picturing the scenes in your mind. However, Stine killed a Senior that I was really fond of, so I was a little disappointed. Also, the end made me a little teary-eyed. However, this is a great book, so I would advise all the Stine fans out there to read it.



5. It was sad the book ever had to end! I loved it except for the single person that died. The person who dies is a real shock! Read it.

5 comments about Spellbound (Sweep, No. 6).

1. Morganand Hunter's relationship start to heat up, but there is also something else happening to. Morgan thinks Cal might be back in town but just dosent know where, untill he sends her a witch massege and comes and talks to her. This book waz pretty awesome with surprizing yet sad ending:( that u have to read to find out.



2. This is without any doubt the BEST book in the series, if you had to choose to buy only one, buy this one. Two thumbs up!!!!



3. ok to start i must laugh in the face of those who insist on commenting on how bad, "curruptive" , and "steering off the right path" these books are. ITS CALLED ENJOYMENT PEOPLE! fiction!!!!! just because a 14 year old like myself picks up one of these books and enjoys it does NOT mean he/she will turn to wicca ways. i am a cristian! my mom has no problem buying these books for me and even she understands why i read them. hello? because reading is good for you. and opening up your mind to things like wicca can help you understand people are differnt and have different views and even help ground you to your own. so if anyone out there insist on bluntly stating how awful these books are please realize.. you can have you own opinions and views.. but no one hear really wants to hear them.
   theres my blunt statement for ya'. have a nice day.



4. i think these are terrible! they are not even good and the whole concept of witches is bad! people who really get into these books may become fanatics and stray from the right path! i think someone should put a stop to cate tiernan's books about witches and that nonsense! i can't believe i even read those books! it may draw many people to it, but that means nothing. she makes the characters have bad morals and children can learn bad things from that! (these books are in the young youth section!) any person can get a hold of these terrible awful books! i would give it zero or negative stars but there is not option for that on here! these are going to be the next set of banned books from the libraries, rather, the whole world!



5. I purchased the Sweep series for my 13 year old daughter in the hopes that maybe she would read. "She hated to read." Well I was amazed, and could not get her to go to sleep, as she would spend the whole night, with a night-light on reading these books. She enjoyed them so much, and could not stop talking first about Cal and then Hunter, that I had to see what all the fuss was about.
   Well after two weeks, a book a day, for a girl who hated to read, it sparked my curiosity, so I started reading, and was surprised to find out how enjoyable a Teen book about Teen Witches could be. I am not really into Wicca, but these books are really enjoyable. I am on my fifth book, and my daughter read each twice, and is know on the Circle of Three Series. I have to highly recommend these books to those parents who can not get their daughters to read. These are excellent stories, full of fantasy, horror, and fun.

5 comments about Road to Nowhere (reissue).

1. Teresa Chafey is running away from home. Driving north along the California coast, she picks up two mysterious hitchhikers Freedom jack and Poppy Corn. Together, they share stories. Freedom, of a talented young man with a violent temper, Poppy, of a sad, young woman she once knew and Teresa, of her devastating relationship with her boyfriend. Yet as they talk, a darker story unfols around them. A story of life and death, of redemption and damnation. It will be the longest night of Teresa's life. Maybe the last night of her life.
   
   This book was full of emotions. Fear, sadness, joy, happiness and more. The book can be related to life. There is a great lesson that can be learned from in this book. But really, the book was sad not only because of the ending but also because of how the stories were told especially from Freedom and Poppy's story. There are a lot of facts that are stated in the book that is about life. The part near the end was the most critical part of the book because all of the secrets were revealed. Secrets like who were really the people Freedom and Poppy narrated and why things like that happened to them.



2. The story starts out with Teresa running away with a change of clothing in her overnight bag. She picks up two hitchhikers which she wouldn't normally do. But, there was *something* about them. Coincidentially enough, they are all headed up north. Teresa is not exactly sure where she is going, but she wants to make a new start. As the story unfolds, you find that she is leaving an ex-boyfriend, and ex-friend, and unsupportive parents behind.
   
   As the road stretches out before them, they have no need for "canned entertainment" as Freedom Jack puts it, they can tell stories to each other. He begins to weave the tale of Candy and John, as Poppy Corn sits in back, smoking her cigarette and correcting Free's story at various times.
   
   Teresa feels that these two are connected in some way, but she is not sure how. Brother and sister? Scorned lovers? They reveal much about Candy and John, but little about themselves.
   
   Teresa shares her own story about being the victim of betrayal, but she still holds secrets that she doesn't even know yet.
   
   This page turning story takes place in one night as they head through California and encounter a castle with a fortune teller and a strange church at 5 in the morning where people are wandering around and the mass is in Latin.
   
   Will Teresa find a place to go or is she on a "road to nowhere?"
   
   The story was almost perfect for me. The buildup was amazing as it only took me three hours to read. The ending, though not as exciting as the story and something I saw coming, was still entertaining. I was impressed with Pike's ability to keep me enraptured the entire time.
   
   Highly recommended as one of Pike's best!



3. Ok, imagine this. Your just found out that your boyfriend is dumping your for your best friend. Your totally pissed so you decided to take off. You pack some clothes, grab some cash, and your gone. Then along the way you meet two peps with totally screwed up names Freedom Jack, and Poppy Corn. you agree to give the hitchhikers a ride. along the way the three of you beging to tell stories. You tell of your boyfriends betrayl, and they tell of a guy and girl they once knew.
   Along the way you begin to feel an undeniable attraction for Jack which is finally consummated at his "mother's" House. You then procede to travel on and meet Poppy's "father" the priest. then you continue to drive despite the fact you now feel sick. Then the memories of what else happened that night slowly come back to you, and you relize that your two hitchhikers are not what they seem, that the stories they told are closer to them then you ever relized, and now you are in a battle for your very soul...



4. Life couldn't have been any better. You have a caring, wonderful boyfriend, a awesome job, and a best friend that could have been no more perfect. At least that's how it seemed to Teresa until, she found the truth. Christopher Pike's Road To Nowhere is a book that can keep you guessing for miles. The events take place in the southern part of California on some back roads that hold no traffic. Most of the book it is raining and when it's not raining it still seems like it is. The three main characters are Teresa, Freedom Jack, and Poppy Corn. Teresa is running away from home and picks up two hitchhikers along the way to somewhere she doesn't even know. The three begin to tell stories. Teresa about her past relationship, Freedom of a boy named John and Poppy of a girl named Candy. The story gets deeper and deeper as the flashbacks go on.
   
   Pike puts some hints to the end in the middle and the beginning of the story without actually giving the ending away. What seems to be a mystery soon turns into a horror. The action really doesn't kick in until the second chapter but it is completely worth the wait. Pike knows how to show the emotions of the characters to where he makes you feel the same way. This book makes you want to drop everything else and read until the jaw dropping ending. The twist and turns the book takes are just like road in the story...unpredictable.
   
   I would recommend this to 7th grade and up. I would also recommend some of Pike's other books. Such as The Hollow Skull and Monster. So hop in the car and join the road trip as you let some harmless stories unfold on to your lap.



5. Christopher Pike has done it again, His Novels keep you reading untill the very last page, his story lines capture you and you know you just want to find out what happens in the end. Road To Nowhere is yet another one of these books I had to read it all in one sitting. The day it arrived in the mail I started to read and I couldn't put it down... Road To Nowhere rocks!!!
   
   I am sure if any of you love this book you will love his other books the Immortal, Whisper Of Death,The Starlight Crystal, Execution Of Innocence, The Visitor to name a few and The Season Of Passage and The Listeners for Adults also by Christopher pike

5 comments about Fatality.

1. Four years ago, when she was twelve, Rose went away for a weekend with Anjelica, an extremely rich and popular girl. Anjelica's father drove them to the family's lakeside compound, stopping on the way to have a shouting match with his business partner while the girls waited in the car. After the weekend was over, the business partner, Frannie, was found dead with her head crushed by a rock. There was no doubt it was murder, and Anjelica's father was the prime suspect. Rose and Anjelica were both interviewed by the police and both insisted they didn't know anything and hadn't seen anything, but the police assumed they were covering for Anjelica's father. The case was dropped with not enough evidence to prosecute.
   
   Now, though, the case has been reopened. Police visit Rose's house and Rose's mother offers them the diary Rose used to write in when she was twelve, thinking there might be some sort of clue in there that would help. Rose is desperate for the police not to read what she had written, though, so she steals the police car and drives it to dispose of the pages in the diary. Now police are absolutely certain that Rose was a witness to something, and they are putting the pressure not only on her, but on all of her friends as well. What did Rose witness? Why won't she confide in anyone?
   
   I liked the suspense of trying to figure out why Rose was so upset at the thought of people reading her diary. This book showed realistically how adolescent girls interact; the flashbacks to [...] and how badly the girls treated each other seemed completely accurate. I really liked the way the ending all came together, although it seems Rose could have saved herself a lot of trouble by confiding in someone.



2. This book had a very, very slow beginning.I mean, Rose stole a police car to get her diary away from the police. But... you don't have any idea what she wrote in the diary until the last few chapters. Then, what she wrote in her diary was really dumb. OK i can see why she took the diary but WHY did she have to steal the car!!! OTHER THAN THIS THE BOOK WAS REALLY REALLY GOOD ND I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN:)



3. An accident had happened several years ago, but now the case has reopened and now she is forced to give up her diary for evidence.



4. In the novel, Fatality, by Caroline B. Cooney, Rose is caught in an intriguing police investigation. When the book begins, we meet Rose, a young girl who is contemplating stealing her diary back from the police officers who took it. What precious words are written in the diary, we don't know, but they must be important. Rose is being interrogated in a murder investigation and refuses to speak, only sharing that she "didn't see anything." Yet, with the retrieval and destruction of her diary, the police and her parents can hardly accept that answer. They assume that she must know something and that it was written in her journal, but no one can get it out of her. Through this tangled web we meet Rose's parents, her brother Tabor, and her school friends/acquaintances, Chrissie, Alex, and Anjelica, whose father is also involved in the investigation. As the reader learns more, the case begins to unfold and things become clear, but, we are still left in the dark about the diary entry. Does Rose know something and had she written it down? Who is she protecting? When Rose almost gets run down by a dark truck, her family urges her to give up whomever it is she is protecting. Unfortunately, it might be too late...
   
   I don't typically enjoy thrillers, but I was hoping to read a good one to get into them. Unfortunately, I'm still fishing for the perfect thriller to grab and hold my attention. Fatality is not your typical thriller. It takes place after the crimes have occurred and therefore, is not very suspenseful. The ending is unexpected, yet not climactic enough to be satisfying. I liked that Cooney put in a few different conflicts to spice up the story, but overall, it just didn't do it for me. On a positive note, the plot was intricately woven involving many characters in a few different story lines. Also, it was nice that the plot didn't just involve murders, chases, and escapes like some others in the genre. Ultimately, I liked the book and would recommend it to my students. But if you're expecting a suspenseful and compelling story with many twists and turns, this isn't the book to choose.



5. I liked the book a good bit because I didnt know when she was going to screw up.I didnt like the book becausei kept getting confused but that is just my opinion.The book has a slow beginning but it catches on.The bookis also not the longest nor the shortest book.If you like thrillers you might want to read it.

5 comments about The Captive (The Secret Circle #2).

1. After obtaining the skull for Faye and letting loose a blast of dark energy, Cassie is determined to not be her slave anymore and wants out of the deal, even if it means that Faye tells Diana about Cassie and Adam. Faye traps her one more time and makes Cassie swear to vote for her in the vote for permanent coven leader, instead of Diana.
   
   Faye wins the vote and her first order is to tell Cassie to get the skull and in the neighborhood cemetery, after making a rather weak circle of protection, sets loose a blast of dark energy that makes the skull explode and disappear, giving it a form and knocking the circle members around in the process. This time the power heads straight for Cassie's house and after making her mother go into shock, proceeds to set her house on fire and kill her grandmother with a heart attack.
   
   The group manages to get Mrs. Blake out, but it is too late to move Cassie's grandmother and she dies in the house, but not before telling Cassie who the power is, who he was and what he had done since 1693, along with giving her the family's spell book. This act spurs Cassie in action and she tells off Faye and in retaliation Faye turns to Diana and smiles, proceeding to say she's got something to tell her.



2. The Captive was by far my favorite and most anticipated of the Secret Circle series. It shows you another, less shy, side of Cassie and shines light on the other side of the coven, such as Deb, Susan, the Henderson brothers, and, of course, Faye. You also watch Cassie struggle with her feelings for Adam and her loyalty to Diana. I thought it was a great book. I couldn't -- didn't put it down.



3. Of the three books in this trilogy, this is perhaps the slowest one to read, simply because the action is not as quickly paced as the first one, and so much happens during the course of the novel. This is the book where most of the plot development occurs, and this is where we really start to know the characters who are introduced in "The Initiation." This book also serves as set up for the third book, and the climax of the series.
   
   The mystery in New Salem deepens. More people die under strange circumstances, and Cassie finds out that many of the coven members' parents died in the same year, 1976. On top of that, Faye blackmails Cassie, first into finding the crystal skull that Faye covets, and then into voting for Faye when leadership of the coven is being determined.
   
   One of L.J. Smith's greatest strengths is her ability to weave separate plots into a cohesive whole, and none of her series show this quite so well as her Secret Circle books do. The separate-yet-connected events in this book are expertly tied together in the third one, leaving no loose ends in the process and keeping the reader enthralled until the last page is turned.



4. "The Captive" is the second book in the Secret Circle Trilogy by L. J. Smith, her most worthwhile trilogy. In the first book "The Initiation", teenager Cassie Blake and her mother moved to New Salem, where she was adopted by a group of witches within the school, who needed a twelfth member for the completion of their coven. There were complications however: although Cassie is instant friends with the coven leader Diana, Diana's cousin Faye is hostile and manipulative toward her. Meanwhile, Cassie has fallen for Diana's boyfriend Adam, and now Faye is blackmailing Cassie into doing whatever she asks - if she doesn't, she'll tell Diana the truth.
   
   And what Faye is after is the sinister crystal skull that the coven uncovered, but that Cassie suspects is somehow behind the awful deaths of several people within New Salem - and she knows that it'll become twice as dangerous if it ends up in Faye's hands. But telling Diana that her beloved boyfriend and her best friend have been cheating on her would break her heart, as well as see her kicked out of the coven. She seemingly has no choice but to get Faye the skull - but first she has to find it...
   
   Meanwhile, Cassie is investigating other strange occurrences around New Salem - she's been experiencing odd dreams, and her mother and grandmother's behaviour is still secretive and aloof. She finds a sealed and blocked off cellar at the local cemetery, as well as an unusual feature on the graves of the other witches' parents - all of them died in 1976. What happened that year to kill so many of the first generation? Another time phenomena strikes Cassie as odd - all the teenage witches celebrate their birthdays within three months of each other, almost as if the parents coordinated their children's' births.
   
   As well as this there is the usual teenager-novel fare: school dances, joy riding, bullying, hormones, raunchy games, and a sprinkling of witchy rituals throughout. Finally though, the story accumulates with the vote for the permanent coven leader, a position coveted by both Faye and Diana, and a disaster that reveals much of the back-story to the terrible happenings at New Salem.
   
   However, the story ends with one of L. J. Smith's frustrating cliff-hangers which forces you to track down and pay for the next book before you find out what happens. I've always found this to be one of the most unappealing components of Smith's books, unlike book series like "Harry Potter" for example, with each installment containing a full, complete plot, Smith's books are divided into several volumes for the simple reasoning: they get more money this way. If there is a publication out there that combines all three of the books into one, I suggest getting that instead of spending money on three separate books.
   
   "The Captive" is possibly the best book in the series, melding several mysteries and plot devices into a whole, with enough intrigue and suspense to keep anyone interested. Cassie's dilemma certainly makes compulsive reading, as does the duality between Diana and Faye, and the direction that the coven can take. The figure of Black John lurks in the background like a sinister shadow (and is certainly Smith's best villain) and again Smith deftly portrays the relationships and attitudes of normal, understandable characters in an abnormal situation. Here we get to see a little more of the personalities of the rest of the coven, and although the Cassie/Adam love match still seems a little unlikely to me, it shakes things up well for the final book "The Power".



5. I loved this book! The first Secret Circle book was good and this one was even better. I can't wait to read the conclusion to this series!

5 comments about Dreadful Sorry (Time Travel Mysteries).

1. This was a gift for my granddaughter. She had read it before and wanted a copy to keep. She says it's a very good story.



2. Read this one a few years earlier, still as amazing as ever. It's not my favorite of Kathryn Reiss's books, but they're all so ridiculously good! Mystery with every bit of suspenseful goodness, history, and a touch of romance and psychological thriller, all in one great book. Not sure how she does it, but she does. Reiss' stories are always full of the randomest [and BEST] plot twists, never predictable and never repeated. You really can't listen to the "Clementine" song the same way ever again after reading this book. [Not to mention, I finally learned that the phrase 'lost and gone forever' was from that song, fancy that!]
   As for characters, Molly's mom is an idiot. Molly was kind of annoying, but not nearly as annoying as Clementine. Molly definitely had it right about that girl being the epitome of spoiled. Then you've got Hob and Jared. I felt like there was little [or pretty much NO] difference between the two characters, which bothered me, but not too much, cause they both worked in their respective stories. I wish we'd seen more of Ms. Wilkins and Abner, they seemed like they had more to tell. Paulette and the baby were a good twist and that storyline had me horribly worried until the very end [didn't want history repeating itself there!]. Molly's dad was also highly underdeveloped, with a lot of potential.
   Overall, I give it 4.5/5 stars. There were some descriptive bits that bugged me, because they were the kind that seemed to be inserted just for the sake of having description instead of adding to the story, and they were overly rambly fluffy blahness.



3. I read this book in the summer between my 5th and 6th grade year and I absolutely loved it. I have always been into spooky stuff and ghost stories so this book was perfect for me! Very weelwritten with great characters and plot!



4. I first read this book I was in the 6th grade, and I recently bought it and read it again. I have to say, I liked it better the first time round. But that might have been because I was younger, and this book seems suited for the pre-teen, young teen audience.
   
   The book I recently bought was different from when I read it in 6th grade--the cover was different, and I was disappointed because this edition seemed cheaply made--the cover was flimsy, and the binding wasn't very tight. Oh, well, that doesn't matter too much. Onto the story.
   
   This is the story of Molly, who is extremely afraid of water and has had the same nightmare over and over for as long as long as she can remember. Then she meets Jared, her friend's cousin, and she has a strange urge to call him "Hob" and they both feel like they already know each other, even though they have never met before.
   
   Molly goes to her friend's pool party, and Jared is there. When she won't get into the pool, he suddenly grabs her and throws her in the water. She sinks to the bottom and blacks out. Luckily Jared gives her mouth-to-mouth and she's ok. Molly decides to visit her dad and new stepmom in Maine for the summer, partly to recover from her scare. She is furious with Jared, and never wants to see him again.
   
   When Molly arrives in the little town in Maine, strange things begin happening to her. She experiences something like flashbacks, except she is not herself--she is Clementine, a girl who lived in the same house as Molly's father with her uncle's family, a long time ago. Molly also realizes that the nightmares she has been experiencing are connected with Clementine and her house.
   
   Jared comes to visit Molly in Maine, and tells her that he has been experiencing the same feelings, about a young man named Hob, who knew Clementine. Something tragic happened in this little town involving both Clementine and Hob, and Molly and Jared begin to piece together the clues, while finding that their feelings for each other have been growing stronger.



5. This is certainly one of the best scary books I have ever read. This book was given to me by a friend and it was the perfect choice. It was scary, but in perfect doeses, fast-paced and a definite page-turner. I really, really loved it! I highly. HIGHLY reccomned it to any one seeking a thrill!

5 comments about Bram Stoker's Dracula.

1. As stated by another reader, this is *NOT* Dracula. This is a "Modernized for the 21st Century Reader Edition" variation of the original. Another way to describe it would be "Dumbed down for a third grader edition".
   
   All of the feel, most of the character, and part of the story are completely gone.
   
   Do not bother with this if you want Bram Stoker's Dracula.



2. Since the 1800's everyone has known the name of Bram Stoker and his famous novels. The few who haven't read the book have seen at least one of the abundant movies based of said novel. Dracula begins with the young lawyer Johnathan Harker being brought into the castle of Count Dracula which is situated in the remote mountains of Transylvania. After a while and his discovering of the fact he was a prisoner, Harker escapes the castle, but only barely with his life. Shortly after, the Count arrives and many suspicious things follow. The friend of Harker's fiancée, Lucy, is slowly dying before the eyes of her suitors. Dr. Seward brings his mentor, Van Helsing, to London for advice. Lucy dies shortly after and The group of Harker, Seward, Van Helsing, and Lucy's suitors chase Dracula to his castle. Dracula is destroyed once and for all by being sliced through the throat and having his heart pierced by a Bowie Knife. This novel is perfect for any horror or vampire fan, but it is obvious that any person who was interested in either they would have read this already.
   This book is the 'original' vampire novel. Bram Stoker set the bar for every horror or vampire book after. Without "Dracula" I doubt the vampire genre would be as popular as it is now. The horror genre was enhanced to an even higher art by Stoker. He turned an at-the-moment slightly known element of writing and made it completely famous. In the horror genre, every book should be compared to "Dracula", vampire or not.
   Despite being written in a letter format, you can feel the emotion in the words. Every word was chosen and written with extreme precision and making sure that it said exactly what he wanted to convey. If any other author had attempted to pen this work, it is doubtful that they could have pulled it off as well as Stoker had.
   The development in this novel was completely superb. Every one of the characters showed an intense amount of depth through their letters. Despite being written in "short-hand", they all had deep emotion and personality clearly shining through. The plot is also well developed and you are completely aware of what is happening, and hardly ever, if ever, have to question what is happening at that moment.
   With Bram Stoker's writing, we find a great literary classic. We will most likely never find a vampire novel which can out-class "Dracula". Adults and many teenagers who love the horror genre will know and love this title. Hopefully the wonderful novel "Dracula" by Bram Stoker will live on for a long time to come.
   
   Josh Wingfield



3. First let me say that I wanted to review the unabridged version and couldnt find it on Amazon. Bram Stoker's books was writtten in the late 1800's so some of the text my require a look into the dictionary. It is by no means unreadable. I think even a young teen would have no problem with it. I had to look a few words up but so what I expanded my vocabulary a bit. If your not sure just go to a book store and turn a few pages. If you like spooky stories about vampires and the like you'll enjoy this book. One thing I have to say is that I saw the movie first (the one with Gary Oldman titled same as the book) and I actually liked the movie more than the book. The movie puts a romantic twist to it that really works in the film. If you havent seen the movie read the book first. You may wind up liking the book more than the movie. You cant go wrong. It's a classice book that should be on your reading list.



4. Bram Stroker's Dracula is a must read for any one that calls themselves a horror lover. I have been a big fan of all types of Vampire books and movies for as long as I can remember. This book simply started it all any Vampire movie or book that you have ever seen has been influenced by this very book. Whether you are a vamp lover like myself or are simply looking for a good book with a great story then this is your book. Oh and one more thing many people think they know what this book is all about simply because they have seen a few movies or have just simply heard so much about it. believe me you know nothing about it tell you actually pick up the book and start reading.



5. I was intending to buy a novel for my nephew, one which I had read unabridged and enjoyed immensely. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that the "editor" was in fact an "abridger" and that lots of the original text was gone. This abridgement was not listed under book details; I wish I had scrolled down to the reveiws. Now I have to go through the hassle of return, shipping charges, etc.

5 comments about A New Fear (Fear Street Sagas #1).

1. I never get tired of reading this book. But my book is all torn up but I still like it! :) And R.L. Stine is still my favorite novelist.



2. R.L.Stine Did it again! ThIS BOOK was really good!!!! Just like the others that he wrote! This book is so good I finished it in one day. I kept on turning the pages... couldn't stop reading! You would NEVER firgure out wat or who the ________ was! I mean It was really a shocking ending... like thats a surprise! Lolz! Neways you should really read the book! I think you might like it! I mean the book was great! Even my friends like it! Enjoy Reading!



3. This books is great and is very intense. There is a lot of gore in this book but thank goodness no pictures.



4. Nora Goode is trying to forget the giant fire that killed every single member of the Fear family. Unfortunately, her story about what really happened the night of the fire has landed her in an insane asylum, where she must raise her and Daniel Fear's son, Nicholas. Fortunately, she is able to escape with Nicholas to a new village where no one knows about the terror they have faced.
   
   Eighteen years later, Nicholas is much older, and right as Nora dies, she tells him about a legacy in his family. Now, Nicholas is determined to find out the truth of his family's legacy. But one thing he doesn't know is that his legacy holds more terror than he could have ever imagined. Will he be able to survive the ancient curse that has terrorized his family for so long?
   
   A NEW FEAR is a much-needed sequel to the Fear Street Saga trilogy. I think this book is pretty good. It's interesting knowing Nora's future. What I didn't like was that it took quite a while for the novel to get scary. But when it finally does get scary, you'll be gripping on the edge of your seat to find out what happens. I thought I had it all planned out, but I was wrong. This is a must-read for all Fear Street fans.



5. This wonderfully crafted novel has opened an new chapter in my life. I will never be the same after reading this amazing book. The story, so like my life in too many ways to count, has shown me how to get through my problems. This is not just a book, it is a spiritual cleanser and a modern-day bible. I keep this book next to my bed ever night, and before i got to bed and when i wake up, I read a short passage as to learn how I can make my life better for myself and those around me. When I think of my life before this inspiring classic, I almost break down and cry. Thank you. Thank you, Ruddegar Leslie Stine VII. Thank you from the deepest pit of my once lifeless heart, which you have brought back from the wallows of despair. Thank you.

5 comments about Circle of Fire (Fear Street Sagas #11).

1. I really love the Fear Street Sagas book and I was so excited about this book. This book is about a lonely girl who joins a group that practices dark arts. Soon, Mia realizes that the group is evil. Mia wants to quit but will the members allow that? Read on to find out!



2. When I read Circle Of Fire, I couldn't put it down. There was action in every page. When I finished reading, I wanted to read it again. That's how much enjoyed the book.



3. Mia Saxton has no friends at her new school. She is thrilled when a few people come to her and invite her to their group. Mia enjoys the group until their practices become more and more dangerous.



4. This book was suspenseful and exciting. This was the first Fear Street Sagas book I read and it was awesome. This book is about Mia who is a loner and is suddenly invited by a group who practices dark arts as their newest member.



5. Circle of fire was a great book, but like R.L. Stine's previous books, it's VERY scary. Unlike most horror books,it isn't boring in the beginning. One of the reasons it's so great is that you can relate to the main character, Mia. Mia is just another girl at school until she joins a group that practices the dark arts. But will they let her survive leaving it? Very suspensful. A must buy

5 comments about Magic Fire.

1. I don't know if its just me, but i didn't understand much of this book. I don't see how aliens, fire, MAZE, and advanced space stations connect. The story starts out with a teen who enjoys burning things to vent his feelings, but then it turns into aliens taking over the planet and space stations and killing all the people on the planet (?). I'm 13, and I didn't see any connection. The plot was confusing, and many aspects were left unexplained. What was with the MAZE at the end and that Mexican clinic and Mark's sister? What's with killing all of the people on the planet? The whole brains floating in tanks? It just wasn't a very clear book compared to Christopher Pike's other novels.



2. Magic Fire is one of my favorite Christopher Pike books. It is great young adult novel, just like all the rest of Christopher Pikes novel. This is a great chiller for everyone who loves Christopher Pike.



3. The main problem with this story was that it didn't seem to know what it wanted to be about. But if you like surprises and twists and turns, this is the book for you. Think of it as Wild Things in print. At first I thought it would be more like one of Christopher Pike's other novels, The Wicked Heart. On the back, they play up the whole idea of Mark being a pyromaniac, but that is only a small portion of what this book is about. .
   This does not stop this book from being entertaining though, although it dragged in parts. The ending is totally unexpected, you are barely given a clue, but that does not stop it from being a good ending, and it does make sense. This book, like the grave has strong science fiction overtones. The characters are maybe not as interesting as Shari, Julia or Roxanne and Pepper, but they are still far above most young adult characters. I would give it maybe three and a half stars, but I can't bring myself to give it just three.



4. Pike often mixes the themes of sci-fi and horror. 'Magic Fire' is not what you would expect by reading the back cover. The story progresses rapdily a few chapters into the book and takes on a very strong sci-fi twist. It does, at times, feel like the caracter development has suffered because of this. But at the same time, the elements of horror and suspense that Pike is famous for are still there and as effective as ever. 'Magic Fire' isn't one of his best books, but still a great read nonetheless. The ending will really get you thinking!



5. All my friends read Christopher Pike and I'm like what is so good about all his books? Well, did I just answer my own question. I picked up this book yesterday and I'm already done. it was great! It got a little confusing at times but if you stayed with it, it all turned out in the end. I would reccommend this to anyone. I hope the more I read his books, the more I enjoy.