Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
08/27/24
Pages:
322 pages
ISBN:
1-454-95040-4
ISBN 13:
978-1-454-95040-0
Dewey:
Fic
LCCN:
2023051846
Dimensions:
22 cm
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
A fearless foursome in small-town Massachusetts confront an evil curse.Thirteen-year-old Aidan is secretly in love with one of his best friends, and he expresses that love through a fan fictionâstyle story he writes in secret. When Aidan and the gang-swoony Kai, know-it-all Terrance, and snarky Zephyr-explore Witch House, the dilapidated haunted mansion on Yeet Street (formerly owned by a wealthy Swedish immigrant from the 1920s), Aidan decides to get rid of the evidence of his crush. He tosses his fan fiction notebook through a busted window. Upon discovering it, mean girl Bea, who works out the identities of the main characters, posts the story, making it go viral, but Aidan has other things on his mind. A spine-tingling phantasm called the Backwards Lady keeps appearing around town, and Aidan also befriends blood-covered Gabby, the spirit of a legendary local girl who was found dead in Witch House 20 years ago. Part coming-out narrative, part ghost story, and part historical fiction, the story struggles to escape the grasp of a passive writing style that's heavy on telling, reducing the impact of the creepy and emotional moments alike. Most of the predominantly white-cued characters (Terrance presents Black) are broadly drawn and come across as one-note. Some unexamined hurtful humor and a few odd moments, like a teenager cheerfully describing "traps" ("these girls are boys"), also mar the storytelling.Falls short of its promising premise. (Paranormal. 10-14)
A hilarious ghost story about a group of thirteen-year-old boys whose friendship is tested by supernatural forces, secret crushes, and a hundred-year-old curse. When Aidan Cross yeeted his very secret journal into the house on Yeet Street, he also intended to yeet his feelings for his best friend, Kai, as far away as possible. To Aidan's horror, his friends plan a sleepover at the haunted house the very next night. Terrance, Zephyr, and Kai are dead set on exploring local legend Farah Yeet's creepy mansion. Aidan just wants to survive the night and retrieve his mortifying love story before his friends find it. When Aidan discovers an actual ghost in the house (who happens to be a huge fan of his fiction), he makes it his mission to solve the mystery of Gabby's death and free her from the house. But when Aidan's journal falls into the wrong hands, secrets come to light that threaten the boys' friendship. Can Aidan embrace the part of himself that's longing to break free...or will he become the next victim to be trapped in the haunted house forever? Perfect for tweens who enjoy books for kids 10-12, The House on Yeet Street blends supernatural thrills with humor in this fresh twist on ghost stories for young readers. Fans of mystery books for middle schoolers will love unraveling the secrets haunting Yeet house, while also connecting to the relatable friendship dynamics and coming-of-age themes. For those who love scary books but prefer their frights balanced with fun, The House on Yeet Street delivers a unique mix of spooky encounters and laugh-out-loud moments that will keep readers eagerly turning the pages.
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