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The Nightmarys

by Dan Poblocki
326p. 978-0-37584-256-6.
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Gr 5—8—When seventh-grader Timothy is paired with the new girl, Abigail, for a school project, he doesn't expect to find himself fighting against nightmares: his friend's, his teacher's, and his own. Suddenly, people who make Abigail angry are being haunted by their worst fears. But if she is causing the situation, why is she being haunted, too? And how can she make it stop? Timothy and Abigail discover that what is happening to them is somehow tied to a 60-year-old mystery of a missing girl, but the real cause of the terror taking over their town might be even older. Secrets—Abigail's, Timothy's, and even Abigail's grandmother's—must be revealed before the pair can defeat an ancient curse and put the Nightmarys to rest. Full of tense moments and atmospheric settings, this book will keep readers turning pages as quickly as they can. Poblocki keeps the suspense high as he slowly reveals the truth about who or what is in control. While the plot twists may be somewhat confusing, the strong characters and deliciously frightening action will keep fans of scary stories engaged to the end.—Karen E. Brooks-Reese, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA
Seventh-graders Timothy and Abigail discover that a curse cast through human sacrifice is the cause of their waking nightmares. With the help of Abigail's grandmother, the kids confront both human and supernatural evil. The story suffers from inconsistent logic but is full of chilling horror-movie-style scares.
Reviewed by Karen E. Brooks-Reese , Dec 01, 2010

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