by Jonathan Stroud
First sentence: “Want to hear a ghost story?”
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Others in the Series: The Screaming Staircase, The Whispering Skull, The Hollow Boy, The Creeping Shadow
Content: Scary stuff and violence, of course. They’re in the middle grade (grades 3-5) section of the bookstore, but I always make sure the kids can handle scary stuff before selling these.
There’s not much new to say about this series that I haven’t already said before. I adore Lockwood, Lucy, George (and now Holly and Kipps, too!). I love that Stroud knows how to pace a story, giving us smaller ghosts and mysteries that all link together in a big huge climax. I love that while this one feels like a good ending, it’s also a good story in its own right. I will definitely miss this world and this series and I’m SO glad I started it all those years ago. If you’ve been waiting until all the books were out to start this series, now’s the time. Go do it. You won’t be sorry.
Love this series! I hate to hear this is the last one. I just finished the hollow boy.
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You were right, again. A very satisfying wrap-up. Although, the Problem hasn’t gone away. There might be a chance for more adventures. I’m hoping for a movie deal!
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I’m hoping for a movie deal, too, though I’d be afraid with what they’d do to my beloved Lockwood and Co!
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