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Overview

Belladonna Johnson just wants to be normal. Okay, she can talk to ghosts, but everyone has their problems. And since her parents are dead—but “living” in their house—this is a pretty convenient problem to have. Then one day, the stars go out. Just for a second. And the ghosts start to disappear . . .

     Soon Belladonna and her friend Steve find themselves on a dangerous quest to the deserted, decaying Other World, where the spirits usually dwell. They need to find out where Belladonna’s parents and all the other ghosts have gone—before it’s too late.

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Stringer debuts with an adventurous, darkly humorous ghost story. Twelve-year-old Belladonna Johnson lives an ordinary life, except for the fact that she can see ghosts, including those of her parents, who were killed in a car accident. Other than that, they're still her same old parents (“Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were great believers in the family dinner and just because they were no longer corporeal, they saw no reason to let things slide”). That is, until they disappear, along with all the other ghosts Belladonna has gotten to know. After enlisting her classmate Steve as a sidekick, Belladonna journeys to the Land of the Dead in order to bring back the ghosts; she eventually comes to realize that the fate of the universe is at stake and it's up to her to restore the natural equilibrium of the world. Though Belladonna at times seems like just another generic heroine, Stringer's ability to build a strong sense of mystery, entwined with Western mythology, will pull readers through to the end. Those who like unusual ghost stories without the usual horror will enjoy this book. Ages 8–12. (Oct.)
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Twelve-year-old Belladonna Johnson's parents died a year ago in a car accident, but this is not as terribly sad as it might seem, because Belladonna has the family gift of being able to see ghosts. So Belladonna and her parents continue to live—well, reside—together happily (though it is somewhat unsettling when her father greets her return home from school by poking "his head right through the middle of the wall"). But now, alarmingly, the doors between Belladonna's world and the Other Side have begun to close. It is up to Belladonna to find out how to open them again, accompanied by school troublemaker, Steve, and an annoyingly perky schoolgirl ghost, Elsie. People keep claiming that somebody called "the Spellbinder" will appear to set things right, but what if the much-heralded Spellbinder is none other than clueless Belladonna herself? Stringer's narrative voice is engagingly witty: e.g., "You did not summon me, said Ashe, with the unmistakable dripping sarcasm of the worst kind of Math teacher;" Belladonna's dead grandfather is fond of expressions such as "As I live and breathe!" Stringer makes convincing the idea that a world without ghosts would be "so empty, populated only by the living" that we all need the "unliving" to be part of our lives as well. This debut novel establishes Stringer as a fresh and promising voice in middle-grade fantasy. Reviewer: Claudia Mills, Ph.D.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780312387631
  • Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
  • Publication date: 9/29/2009
  • Pages: 384
  • Sales rank: 1,078,796
  • Age range: 9 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 840L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.30 (h) x 1.30 (d)

Meet the Author

HELEN STRINGER grew up in Liverpool, England, and currently lives in Northern California. Here in the U.S., she studied film, winning several student film awards, and was a Directing Fellow at the American Film Institute Center for Advanced Film and Television Studies. This is her first novel. (www.helenstringer.net)

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  • Posted December 27, 2009

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    Spellbinding!

    This was a cute book that I read in a few hours, as I didn't want to set it down. Belladonna makes a good heroine, and I enjoyed her growing friendship with Steve and how they learned to work together. They were joined in their adventure by Elsie, one of the few remaining ghosts left.

    One minor thing that annoyed me is how almost every child in YA fiction would rather jump into the deep end rather than ask adults for help. Granted, Belladonna's grandmother and aunt kept blowing her off when she tried to talk to them, but I'm sure they would have listened had she told them the important information!

    I did like that Belladonna, Steve, and Elsie did not have all the answers and seemed like believable 12 year olds, getting cranky when things didn't work out and bickering at each other when they were frustrated and tired. Even though Elsie was a ghost, she was still a girl and I enjoyed the trio's growing friendship.

    Gave this one a 4/5 rating as I enjoyed the story, liked the characters, and thought that overall it was well done. There were a few references I'm not sure the 9-12 age group would understand (Paladin, the Wild Hunt, oracles, etc.) but they can always check online. I'm looking forward to a sequel, as Ms. Stringer left the ending open enough for another adventure! If you enjoy YA books at all, I recommend this one!

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    Posted January 26, 2012

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 24, 2012

    Love it!

    Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 27, 2011

    Steve!

    Aah this book is good! :D Steve is my favorite character. Please someone tell me theres another book!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 4, 2011

    One of the best books ever

    This book will wake you want to read more and more till the very end the book is great to read with your family this book will not make you never read again if you do not like this type of book once you read spellbinder it will change your idea of a great book so bind yourself around spellbinder today you will not be sorry

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    Posted July 1, 2011

    gr8t

    Awesoe

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  • Posted May 18, 2011

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    Spellbinder is complex, interesting, and way beyond the average middle grade read. Helen Stringer incorporates a great deal of mythology to make her story work, but it's never overwhelming or confusing. She flawlessly mixes mythology into Belladonna's journey to save her parents and return the ghosts to the world, while giving the reader a great deal to ponder, in regards to life, death, and everything that comes after.

    Belladonna is everything a normal 12 year old girl should be, aside from the small detail that she can see ghosts, and is very cut off from others because of it. Her parents are dead, but she lives with them, going about her everyday life with ghost parents. Sure, they still chat with her and can even cook for her, but they can't touch her and no one outside her family knows they're there. That kind of existence is rather depressing; and when Belladonna's parents disappear, she could easily close herself off, but she doesn't. She fights.

    Along with her is Steve Evans, her always-in-trouble classmate. Where Belladonna is rational and obviously intelligent, Steve is sarcastic, rude, and surprisingly inventive. This otherwise dark story is lightened by Steve's joking. Whenever Belladonna seems down, he tends to lift her up. Their back and forth dialogue is one of the strongest aspects of the book. Belladonna and Steve are supported by a few ghosts, some riddles, a magical ruler, and an overall compelling plotline. Each little detail comes back into play for the climax, and while the finale isn't action-packed and beyond thrilling, it left me happy with the end result.

    Spellbinder is a must-read for fans of ghosts, fantasy, or just all-around great middle grade stories. Anyone could enjoy it with its strong, lively characters (even the dead ones are lively) and original premise. The story starts off a bit slow, but is unlike any other ghost story out there. Helen Stringer has infused Spellbinder with a lot of heart and it shows. I'll be reading the sequel, The Midnight Gate, very soon!

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  • Posted October 27, 2009

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    Has Me Under It's Spell

    This is a very entertaining book filled with delightful characters engrossed in unstoppable action. Belladonna Johnson sits down to breakfast everyday with the spirits of her dead parents. Unlike her friends, she can see all the dead spirits in her town. That is until they start to disappear before her eyes. She will need all the help she can get from her classmate, Steve, who's major accomplishment so far is his penchant for getting in trouble. They follow the lost souls to the Land of the Dead, where Belladonna and Steve must master new found skills in magic and find new depths of courage to free the imprisoned spirits. The book is very well written. The action scenes and the dialogue flow smoothly and naturally, being well suited to hold the interest of older children and young adults. A great ghost tale for Halloween.

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