She Wanted to Be Haunted
She Wanted to Be Haunted by Marcus Ewert is an illustrated book published by Bloomsbury USA on July 7, 2020. This 40-page work, written in English, presents a whimsical narrative through rhyming stanzas that explore the journey of Clarissa, a cottage who feels that being adorable is too mundane. Clarissa yearns for a more exciting identity, contemplating the allure of being haunted like her father’s creepy castle or her mother’s witchy hut.
Readers will find a lyrical exploration of self-identity and the desire for uniqueness, as Clarissa grapples with her feelings of ordinariness. The story touches on themes of friendship, self-esteem, and the spirit of Halloween, all while maintaining a playful tone. Through its engaging verse, this book invites young readers to reflect on what it means to be true to oneself, making it a charming addition to any collection focused on social themes and celebrations.
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With whimsical, rhyming stanzas, She Wanted to be Haunted offers a delightful, lyrical twist on the ever-important question of how to be your very best self.
Clarissa the cottage is adorable . . . bright pink, with windows that wink, and flowers growing all around. But Clarissa doesn’t want to be adorable–being cute is boring.
Couldn’t she be like her father, a creepy castle home to vampires and crypts? Or like her mother, a witch’s hut full of spells and smells? If only she were haunted! Then she’d be less ordinary . . . What will it take for Clarissa to go from adorable to horrible?
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