The Collector
The Collector by K. R. Alexander is a reprint edition published by Scholastic Incorporated in 2018, featuring 224 pages in English. This book presents a spooky doll story that intertwines elements of horror with social themes, focusing on the experiences of a young girl named Josie. After moving to her grandmother’s house, Josie encounters unsettling rules and a growing sense of unease, particularly regarding her grandmother’s warnings about the woods and the dolls that are forbidden in the home.
Readers will find that the narrative explores themes of family, friendship, and the complexities of sibling relationships against a backdrop of eerie occurrences. As Josie navigates her new environment, she befriends a popular girl named Vanessa, which leads her into the woods and toward a mysterious house that her grandmother has cautioned her against. The story unfolds with thrills and chills, making it a captivating read for those interested in juvenile fiction that delves into the darker aspects of childhood and the bonds between friends and family.
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A spooky doll story filled with thrills and chills, for fans of Mary Downing Hahn and Neil Gaiman.
Josie always liked visiting her grandmother’s house. But when she’s forced to move there, she starts to feel like something is a little . . . off. Her grandmother has some very strange rules: Never leave your windows open after dark.No dolls in the house.Never, ever go by the house in the woods.A little spooked, Josie is relieved to find that her school seems pretty normal. She even manages to make friends with a popular girl named Vanessa. When Vanessa invites Josie back to her house to hang out, Josie doesn’t question it. Not even when Vanessa takes her into the woods, and down an old dirt road, toward the very house her grandmother had warned her about . . .The house that has been calling for her.
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