Down Came the Spiders
Down Came the Spiders by Ally Russell is a middle grade horror novel published by Scholastic, Incorporated on December 2, 2025. This 224-page book is written in English and follows twelve-year-old Andi, who has a fascination with spiders. Her excitement turns to fear when she discovers a new species at a Halloween party that exhibits unusual and threatening behaviors, leading her and her friends into a chilling adventure.
In this story, Andi, along with her friends Carly and Devon, must confront the dangers posed by these extraordinary spiders after realizing that the adult chaperones have been incapacitated. As they navigate this spine-chilling scenario, the trio faces the challenge of outsmarting the spiders, which can camouflage and jump with alarming agility. The narrative combines elements of science fiction and fantasy with a holiday theme, making it an engaging read for those interested in animals, bugs, and the thrill of Halloween.
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Arachnophobia meets Five Nights at Freddy’s in this middle grade horror novel perfect for fans of K.R. Alexander and Mary Downing Hahn.
Can you outrun eight legs?
Twelve-year-old Andi loves everything about spiders — they’re endlessly fascinating creatures. So when she finds a species she’s never seen before at a classmate’s Halloween party, she’s over the moon. Until the spiders start to behave in unusual and threatening ways, that is. They can camouflage themselves incredibly well, they can jump higher than she’s ever seen, and their webs are strong. Maybe even strong enough to trap a person . . .
Andi and her friends Carly and Devon try to find an adult to help, but make a terrifying discovery: the parent chaperones have been immobilized by the spiders. As the only ones who know what’s going on, Andi, Carly, and Devon will have to take on the spiders themselves — before it’s too late!
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