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Weirdville
Grave Error
Tess and her dog take a walk and discover a ghost… and a mystery. Now Tess must help her new friend by investigating and solving an old crime. “...reminds me of the books I grew up with by RL Stine and Christopher Pike. If you loved those, these will be perfect.” ~ BookLover Tess and her dog walk through the forest that stretches from their back yard, and run into a strange girl wearing old-fashioned clothes—and the girl is transparent in the sunlight. This strange girl has no memories of her life, her family, her identity—nothing. When they meander into a nearby graveyard, the girl starts to recall details of herself… and Tess starts to worry. She wants to help the girl, but at what price? “My daughters and I love the ‘Weirdville’ series! These books are great for kids who enjoy a little spooky reading but not something so scary they can’t sleep.” ~ A. LeBlanc EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the sixth book in the “Weirdville” series of spooky-fun adventures. These chapter books are perfect for young readers aged 7-11. [DRM-Free]
77 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2015
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About the author
Majanka Verstraete
70 books404 followersAuthor Majanka Verstraete has written more than twenty unique works of fiction. A native of Belgium, Majanka’s novels explore the true nature of monsters: the good, the bad, and just about every species in between. Her young adult books include the acclaimed Mirrorland (YA Dark Fantasy) and Angel of Death (YA Paranormal) series of novels.
Majanka is currently developing a new YA shifter series with a fresh take on fierce female detectives called THE ADVENTURES OF MARISOL HOLMES which will be published by Monster House Books in October 2018.
Her NA paranormal romance series, Ghost Slayer, has been picked up by Fire Quill Publishing. The first volume will be released in 2017.
When she’s not writing, Majanka is probably playing World of Warcraft or catching up with the dozens of TV series she’s addicted to.
You can find more about my books on http://majankaverstraete.com
Majanka is currently developing a new YA shifter series with a fresh take on fierce female detectives called THE ADVENTURES OF MARISOL HOLMES which will be published by Monster House Books in October 2018.
Her NA paranormal romance series, Ghost Slayer, has been picked up by Fire Quill Publishing. The first volume will be released in 2017.
When she’s not writing, Majanka is probably playing World of Warcraft or catching up with the dozens of TV series she’s addicted to.
You can find more about my books on http://majankaverstraete.com
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January 20, 2020
At first glance this book feels like a charming return to the world of "Downton Abbey," but it is so much more than that. It is also a loving and realistic chronicle of Britain during World War I and the toll it took on its people. I read it all in one sitting and, as a history nerd, enjoyed all of it and learned a lot. Teri has a deft touch with both romance and drama and she has created amazing scenes of the love and passion as well as the horrors of war. I loved these characters and, honestly, would love to see a sequel with Muriel! You don't have to be a DA fan or a history buff to love this book. Kate is a fantastic heroine and I only wish I could read more about her.
April 11, 2019
World War I fiction has really caught my attention lately, and this Downton Abbey-era title is no exception. Kate McLaren longs for more than the life of a domestic in the Scottish Highlands, and when she meets Lord Desmond McGregor, she dreams he can take her away to London. Kate learns the upper class does have its rules, and she is not supposed to be a part of that life. She marries, and she and James move to London, where he works for a shipping firm. Everything changes when World War I starts, and Kate learns to be strong, even when everything crumbles around her. I don't want to give the entire story away, but I will say that this is a book that you will want to continue to read until the very end. The characters are compelling, and the societal norms of the time are in full force, even while the world is changing. I would love to see a sequel to this wonderful historical fiction title. Note: this was not the Kindle Edition that I am reviewing.
April 30, 2025
Has the ingredients and details of a good historical fiction novel, but the writing is stiff, the pacing awkward, and the emotions flat. It's a shame, because a story about a 1910s working woman trying to balance independence and security is a great idea. It's a good concept that's not fun to read.
Also, I couldn't shake the feeling that some characters were being punished for enjoying sex with men, while other characters were being punished for NOT enjoying sex with men. Wild.
Also, I couldn't shake the feeling that some characters were being punished for enjoying sex with men, while other characters were being punished for NOT enjoying sex with men. Wild.
December 22, 2024
A compelling mix of a love story intertwined with WWI drama. I really couldn’t put it down.
May 22, 2025
I enjoyed this book. While reading it, I was fortunate to meet the author and learn some behind-the-scenes information about the story.
August 17, 2015
I’ll freely admit it – I was the kid who did NOT flock to the scary stories around the campfire, I don’t particularly like thrillers and suspense, and I will not (and have not) watched any scary movies. It’s been years since I could emerge unscarred from a King or Koontz novel, so I don’t even try anymore. Oddly, Majanka Verstraete’s Weirdville stories are JUST the right balance of creepy and scary for me, and my tolerance hits right in the middle of the 6 to 10 year old demographic, perfect readers for this series.
The common thread in this series is the town of Weirdville, where strange, spooky and scary things happen with regularity. Each book stands alone, and are perfect reads that give a feel of sitting around a campfire telling a spooky story.
In Grave Error, Tess is walking her dog in the woods when she meets a girl in old fashioned clothes and no memory of who she is. Even stranger, this new girl is transparent! This being Weirdville, Tess instantly wonders if the girl isn’t a ghost, and since she can’t continue to refer to her as “the girl” she calls her Emily. Far from being too scared to help, Tess wonders if a trip to the graveyard might help Emily to discover who she is.
Wandering in the graveyard, Emily points at a stone and says “there is evil there”, and even the dog, not at all afraid of Emily, gives that grave a wide berth. With some scary moments that nearly change Tess’s mind about helping Emily, they are able to defeat the bad spirit and find the solution to the mystery that is Emily.
Verstraete gives her characters life and breath, these are kids who turn to one another and their parents for help in unraveling the mysteries: even if the parents are skeptical at first. These are not kids with superior skills or curiosity, they are aware of their own limitations but still want to find the answers. The twists and spooky moments are well placed and pepper the story with increased tension to the climax, never quite tipping over into nightmare territory. Wonderful stories to share with your children or grandchildren, and particularly well-suited for reading aloud.
I received an eArc copy of the title from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
The common thread in this series is the town of Weirdville, where strange, spooky and scary things happen with regularity. Each book stands alone, and are perfect reads that give a feel of sitting around a campfire telling a spooky story.
In Grave Error, Tess is walking her dog in the woods when she meets a girl in old fashioned clothes and no memory of who she is. Even stranger, this new girl is transparent! This being Weirdville, Tess instantly wonders if the girl isn’t a ghost, and since she can’t continue to refer to her as “the girl” she calls her Emily. Far from being too scared to help, Tess wonders if a trip to the graveyard might help Emily to discover who she is.
Wandering in the graveyard, Emily points at a stone and says “there is evil there”, and even the dog, not at all afraid of Emily, gives that grave a wide berth. With some scary moments that nearly change Tess’s mind about helping Emily, they are able to defeat the bad spirit and find the solution to the mystery that is Emily.
Verstraete gives her characters life and breath, these are kids who turn to one another and their parents for help in unraveling the mysteries: even if the parents are skeptical at first. These are not kids with superior skills or curiosity, they are aware of their own limitations but still want to find the answers. The twists and spooky moments are well placed and pepper the story with increased tension to the climax, never quite tipping over into nightmare territory. Wonderful stories to share with your children or grandchildren, and particularly well-suited for reading aloud.
I received an eArc copy of the title from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
March 21, 2019
This book sucked me right in from the start and didn’t let go even after I finished reading it. Avid readers will understand how rare this is. I’m terrible at writing reviews because I end up posting spoilers, but I felt this book deserved a review rather than just rating it as a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ book. The plot was phenomenal, the characters believable, and the storyline will haunt you even after you’ve read other books. What more can I say, except, please, Teri, write another book soon! Whether it is a sequel or a totally different book, I’ll be among the first in line to buy it.
June 18, 2015
Spooky, awesome and creepy.
Suffering from boredom and a hot summer Tess discovers a ghost in the woods between her house and the grave yard. Tess’s dog likes the ghost. The ghost doesn’t know who she is. So even though Tess is scared she takes the ghost to the grave yard to see who she might be. The ghost tells Tess to stay away from one of the gravestones because it feels evil. Not knowing the ghost’s name they choose to call her Emily. Tess tells Emily she will help her find out who she is and what happened to her. Tess helps find out when the ghost lived, what her name is and how she died. They search the grave yard for her tombstone. The grave yard is scary and bad things happen. In the end Tess helps the ghost get rid of the evil ghoul and find her way home. The story was a little spooky and it was awesome. I really loved it because it was creepy.
This book was a short but fun read and I enjoyed sharing it with my granddaughter. We were given this book for an honest review.
Suffering from boredom and a hot summer Tess discovers a ghost in the woods between her house and the grave yard. Tess’s dog likes the ghost. The ghost doesn’t know who she is. So even though Tess is scared she takes the ghost to the grave yard to see who she might be. The ghost tells Tess to stay away from one of the gravestones because it feels evil. Not knowing the ghost’s name they choose to call her Emily. Tess tells Emily she will help her find out who she is and what happened to her. Tess helps find out when the ghost lived, what her name is and how she died. They search the grave yard for her tombstone. The grave yard is scary and bad things happen. In the end Tess helps the ghost get rid of the evil ghoul and find her way home. The story was a little spooky and it was awesome. I really loved it because it was creepy.
This book was a short but fun read and I enjoyed sharing it with my granddaughter. We were given this book for an honest review.
May 4, 2016
Looking forward to the sequel
What an amazing read! From the beginning onward I could not put it down. Being the visual reader that I am, I was drawn totally into the events and relationships of the novel. Great job, Teri, and I am hopeful you are already in the process of writing the sequel, maybe the story of Kate and Mark.
What an amazing read! From the beginning onward I could not put it down. Being the visual reader that I am, I was drawn totally into the events and relationships of the novel. Great job, Teri, and I am hopeful you are already in the process of writing the sequel, maybe the story of Kate and Mark.
October 17, 2016
I read this book in one day! Staying up late into the night because I just had to find out what happened (I never do that, I'm and early to bed early to rise kind of gal). I was swept into the world from page one. I could really see it, could totally see it as a movie. Very cinematic. Loved it, what a fun way to spend a rainy day with a cold.
June 13, 2015
I read this to my girls and they loved it. They said it was "spooky and funny" and that they want to read the others. They like the characters and how much adventure that is in these stories. I am glad I was able to review it for the author with my kids :D
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