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Eddie Fennicks has always been a loner, content to lose himself in a mystery novel by his favorite author, Nathaniel Olmstead. That’s why moving to the small town of Gatesweed becomes a dream come true when Eddie discovers that Olmstead lived there before mysteriously disappearing thirteen years ago. Even better, Eddie finds a handwritten, never-before-seen Nathaniel Olmstead book printed in code and befriends Harris, who’s as much an Olmsteady as he is. But then the frightening creatures of Olmstead’s books begin to show up in real life, and Eddie’s dream turns into a nightmare. Eddie, Harris, and their new friend, Maggie, must break Olmstead’s code, banish all gremlins and monster lake-dogs from the town of Gatesweed, and solve the mystery of the missing author, all before Eddie’s mom finishes writing her own tale of terror and brings to life the scariest creature of all.
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Anonymous
Posted September 2, 2009
After reading this book, I am even more convinced it does not matter what age you are (as long as you are old enough) to thoroughly enjoy this book...actually "thoroughly enjoy" is not strong enough, more like fantastcially fun! It's both thrilling and funny - it will give you goose bumps and make you laugh. Every character gives you something to relate to. One of the best things about the book is the twisting and turning of the plot with tons of surprises! I read the book straight through.
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Posted January 27, 2012
U have to read it very scary though:)
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Posted January 25, 2012
7 words Tence,scary,and amazing best book ever! I lovend becca! And i lve this book!
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Posted October 19, 2011
It is my favorite book!!!!!
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Posted August 6, 2011
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Posted July 24, 2011
I gonna loves this story my sister read now its myturn, CANT WAIT
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Posted June 25, 2011
This book was the aabsolute best book ive ever read. It was never at a boring moment.
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Posted May 15, 2011
I loved this book, it was amazing. I had seen my friend read it at school so I decided to read it too. The suspense in this book kept me interested for hours. I have had fantasies all day about this book. Truly wonderful, a must read for everyone.
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Posted May 14, 2011
This is a very interesting book (recommended by my friend who has GREAT sense for good books) I would really suggest that everyone should try it. I wouldn't let children under 8 read it. (It is awfully creepy at parts.) Overall this one of best books I've ever read
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Posted April 20, 2011
Stone child is a very mysterious exciting! There is really no other book like it. Its awesome. I highly recomend it!
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Posted February 3, 2011
Woah this book is sooooooo amazing i was on the edge of my seat the whole time i highly recomend it
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Posted January 2, 2011
my friend read this book and couldnt put it down,he loved it!! im going to read it too now and i recommend it !!
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Posted December 12, 2010
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I loved this book. The suspense, the action, the terror. I'm ten and this was for a book report so my teacher wrote on my paper tha is was too scary for my age group. I loved it. The woman in black was very scary and after i read it, it was hard to sleep. Amazing story though.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I liked this book a lot. Eddie just moved to Gatesweed the hometown of his favoraite author, Nathaniel Osborne. BUt as he explores the town and finds a book by Nathaniel Osborne written in code, he and his two friends he just met, Harris and MAggie go through the town trying to solve the code and advoid the terrible monsters from NAthanils books.
THis was a great thrilling read that anyone would enjoy. As soon as I read the first sentece I got hooked to it. I just got drowned in the book. The charectars were great, the story was exciting and thrilling, there were some very exciting parts that I just couldnt stop reading. Probalay the two days I read it i didnt put it down for hours! That's how good this book is. I really hope that the author should make another book becuase this one is amazing! I would recomend it to anyone!!!
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Posted September 8, 2009
I loved the Stone Child! It was an exciting, whimsical tale of a young boy who is drawn into the stories of his favorite author. I was immersed in every chapter, wanting to know what would happen next, and rooting for Eddie to solve the mysteries in front of him. It was so well written and just scary enough to make me look under my bed before turning the lights off.
Great first book from Dan Poblocki! I can't wait to read whatever he writes next.
Anonymous
Posted August 25, 2009
I literally couldn't put this thriller down. The plot mixes a young man's passion for his favorite author's work, the mysterious disappearance of that author, strange creatures that come to life out of the pages of the author's work and the inquisitive minds of three friends. There are many twists and turns along with surprises at almost every page. This book is a great reading tool and reminiscent of the John Bellairs Mysteries.
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Overview
What if the monsters from your favorite horror books were real?Eddie Fennicks has always been a loner, content to lose himself in a mystery novel by his favorite author, Nathaniel Olmstead. That’s why moving to the small town of Gatesweed becomes a dream come true when Eddie discovers that Olmstead lived there before mysteriously disappearing thirteen years ago. Even better, Eddie finds a handwritten, never-before-seen Nathaniel Olmstead book printed in code and befriends Harris, who’s as much an Olmsteady as he is. But then the frightening creatures of Olmstead’s books begin to show up in real life, and Eddie’s dream turns into a nightmare. Eddie, Harris, and their new friend, Maggie, ...