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Whisper in the Dark - by Joseph Bruchac (Paperback)

Whisper in the Dark - by  Joseph Bruchac (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The author of "Skeleton Man" pens a new spine-tingling tale. Maddie loves spooky stories, especially the Native American legends her grandmother used to tell. Suddenly, the most frightening legend of all--about the Whisperer in the Dark--becomes a bit too real.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Joseph Bruchac, author of the award-winning <em>Skeleton Man</em> and <em>The Return of</em> <em>Skeleton Man</em>, breathes life into a chilling vampire-like demon. </strong></p><p>Maddy has always loved scary stories, especially the spooky legends of her Native American ancestors. But that was before she heard about the Whisperer in the Dark, the most frightening legend of all.</p><p>Now there's an icy voice at the other end of the phone and a terrifying message left on Maddy's door. Suddenly this ancient tale is becoming just a bit too real. Once, twice, three times he's called out to her. If he calls to her a fourth time, she's done for. Where will she be when he calls her name again?</p><p>Author Joseph Bruchac is acclaimed as a formidable talent in the field of multicultural books for children. <em>(Children's Books and Their Creators)</em></p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Every monster can be overcome if you know the right way to go about it. </p><p>Maddy has always loved scary stories, especially the spooky legends of her Native American ancestors. But that was before she heard about the Whisperer in the Dark, the most frightening legend of all. Now there's an icy voice at the other end of the phone and a chilling message left on Maddy's door. Suddenly this ancient tale is becoming just a bit too real. Once, twice, three times he's called out to her. Where will she be when he finally calls her name? </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Bruchac interweaves suspense with Indian folklore effortlessly."--KLIATT<br><br>"Paritcularly admirable in this short, fast read is Bruchac's skill in using historical information to increase the suspense and round out the characters in this very scary story...chillingly effective."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books<br><br>"This fast-paced, macabre novel is perfect for reluctant readers."--School Library Journal<br>

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