The Headless Cupid
The Headless Cupid by Zilpha Keatley Snyder is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster on July 7, 2009. This 240-page book is presented in English and explores the intriguing dynamics between the four Stanley children and their new stepsister, Amanda, who has a fascination with witchcraft. As Amanda introduces her siblings to the world of the supernatural, they begin to experience strange occurrences in their home, leading to questions about the house’s haunted past.
Readers will find a blend of family dynamics and mystery as the story unfolds, highlighting themes of the paranormal and the challenges of sibling relationships. The narrative delves into the children’s adventures as they navigate Amanda’s eccentricities and the legend of a ghost linked to a decapitated wooden cupid. This edition invites readers into a world where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur, making it a captivating read for those interested in juvenile fiction and classic mysteries.
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When the four Stanley children meet Amanda, their new stepsister, they’re amazed to learn that she studies witchcraft. They’re stunned to see her dressed in a strange costume, carrying a pet crow and surrounded by a pile of books about the supernatural. It’s not long before Amanda promises to give witchcraft lessons to David, Jamie and the twins. But that’s when strange things start happening in their old house. David suspects Amanda of causing mischief, until they learn that the house really was haunted long ago.
Legend has it that a ghost cut the head off of a wooden cupid on the stairway. Has the ghost returned to strike again?
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