It Watches in the Dark
It Watches in the Dark by Jeff Strand is a middle-grade novel published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated on April 2, 2024. This 240-page book is written in English and presents a chilling adventure that follows twins Oliver and Trisha as they seek medical help after their father suffers an accident while canoeing. Their journey leads them to a remote village where they encounter a mysterious scarecrow that seems to have a significant influence over the townspeople.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a suspenseful narrative filled with action and adventure as the twins navigate the eerie atmosphere of the village. The story explores themes of survival and family bonds, as the twins must confront the unsettling presence of the scarecrow and the warnings of the villagers. With elements of horror woven throughout, this book is designed to engage young readers who enjoy thrilling tales and survival stories.
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“She glanced over her shoulder. Had the scarecrow moved? It stood there, smile stitched on its face, but now it felt like a smirk.”
Prepare to be scared silly in this creepy middle-grade novel! Twins seek medical help in a remote village after their father is in a canoeing accident…only to discover the scarecrow that stands watch in town may have a stronger hold over the residents than expected. Perfect for fans of R.L. Stine, Dan Poblocki, and Mary Downing Hahn.
Twins Oliver and Trisha love going on adventures with their dad. Canoeing and camping on the Champion River will be their best trip yet! But when they capsize in rapids, their father is knocked unconscious. Alone and without cell phone reception, their only choice is to continue down river for help.
Hours of paddling brings them to an old dock, and a narrow path leads them to a small village. The townspeople are kind and helpful, but strangely focused on the giant scarecrow in the village square. “He watches over us,” the twins are told in whispers. “He keeps us safe.”
An old woman warns the twins not to spend the night in the village. Not if they ever want to leave. But with the sun soon to set and their father not well enough to be moved, how can they escape? More importantly, can they survive?
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