House of Dark Shadows

House of Dark Shadows by Robert Liparulo, published by Thomas Nelson Inc on September 29, 2009, is a captivating tale set in a small town. This 304-page book follows fifteen-year-old Xander Kings, who is less than thrilled about moving from Los Angeles to the secluded Pinedale. As he and his friends explore their new home, an old Victorian fixer-upper, they become intrigued by its many rooms and the surrounding woods, only to discover that the house holds strange secrets.
Readers will find that the story delves into themes of adventure and the supernatural as Xander, along with his friends David and Toria, encounters bizarre occurrences within the house. From mysterious sounds to unexpected portals leading to different times and places, the narrative raises questions about whether these experiences are a dream or a nightmare. With elements of horror and fantasy woven throughout, this young adult fiction invites readers to explore the unknown alongside the characters.
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Dream house . . . or bad dream?
When the Kings move from L.A. to a secluded small town, fifteen-year-old Xander is beyond disappointed. He and his friends loved to create amateur films . . . but the tiny town of Pinedale is the last place a movie buff and future filmmaker wants to land.
But he, David, and Toria are captivated by the many rooms in the old Victorian fixer-upper they moved into–as well as the heavy woods surrounding the house.
They soon discover there’s something odd about the house. Sounds come from the wrong directions. Prints of giant, bare feet appear in the dust. And when David tries to hide in the linen closet, he winds up in locker 119 at his new school.
Then the really weird stuff kicks in: they find a hidden hallway with portals leading off to far-off places–in long-ago times. Xander is starting to wonder if this kind of travel is a teen’s dream come true . . . or his worst nightmare.
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