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The Smashed Man of Dread End

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The Smashed Man of Dread End is a thrilling children's book that intertwines friendship and suspense. As protagonist Noe and her friends explore their eerie neighbourhood, they stumble upon mysterious secrets lurking in the shadows of Dread End. The story captivates with its blend of adventure, camaraderie, and mystery, keeping readers engaged without disclosing every haunting detail.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love a spine-chilling thrill with plenty of suspense and adventure, perfect for young readers who are fans of ghostly tales and urban legends. The story invites you into a world where mysterious happenings are around every corner, keeping you on the edge of your seat with its creepy, yet captivating narrative.

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A chilling middle grade horror perfect for fans of R.L. Stine and Holly Black alike.

Noe Wiley couldn’t be more excited to move. After the slumber party sleepwalking incident of last year, she’s ready to make some new friends.

But Noe didn’t expect the sullen, strange girls who live on her new street. And she certainly didn’t expect the strange warning they give her—to stay out of her basement, no matter what.

Noe’s not going to let these girls boss her around. She’ll go in her own basement whenever she wants.

So she does. And there he is.

And now there’s no going back.

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The Smashed Man of Dread End captivates with an imaginative, horrifying monster, setting it apart in children’s horror. Reviewers have noted it as an eerie and spine-tingling read, effectively keeping readers both engaged and wary of their own shadows.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062990532

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 209g

Pages: 320

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational J. W. Ocker Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

About the Author

J.W. Ocker is the Lowell Thomas- and Edgar Award-winning author of macabre travelogues, spooky kids' books, and horror novels. His books include Poe-Land, A Season with the Witch, Death and Douglas, and The Smashed Man of Dread End. J.W. Ocker lives in New Hampshire.

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