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Tales from the Scaremaster #2
Werewolf Weekend
The full moon is rising...with a bite!
Twelve-year-old Emma is excited to spend a weekend away at best friend Samantha's house for an epic sleepover with Sam and her out-of-town cousins. But things take a turn for the spooky when Emma's peculiar new book, Tales from the Scaremaster, shows it has a mind of its own-and weaves a story starring Emma and some cousins hiding a very creepy secret!
When the story from the book starts coming to life, and with only hours before the full moon rises, it's up to Emma to figure out the secrets of the Scaremaster. Can she solve this wolfish mystery, find a way to outwit the Scaremaster, and stop a werewolf in its tracks...or will she end up as wolf bait?
Frightfully funny tales come to life in this thrilling new series, perfect for fans of Goosebumps.
Twelve-year-old Emma is excited to spend a weekend away at best friend Samantha's house for an epic sleepover with Sam and her out-of-town cousins. But things take a turn for the spooky when Emma's peculiar new book, Tales from the Scaremaster, shows it has a mind of its own-and weaves a story starring Emma and some cousins hiding a very creepy secret!
When the story from the book starts coming to life, and with only hours before the full moon rises, it's up to Emma to figure out the secrets of the Scaremaster. Can she solve this wolfish mystery, find a way to outwit the Scaremaster, and stop a werewolf in its tracks...or will she end up as wolf bait?
Frightfully funny tales come to life in this thrilling new series, perfect for fans of Goosebumps.
176 pages, Paperback
First published September 6, 2016
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November 10, 2016
First Impression:
This reminded me of Goosebumps books so I couldn't help but pick it up at BEA. It was exactly what I thought it would be. This is a great read for Middle Grade kids that like to be slightly scared.
The Story:
The story is about Emma, she finds a book that is now telling her story. Her friends Sam is having a weekend with her cousins and Emma really wants to go. When plans change Emma is excited to be spending the weekend with Sam and her cousins however the weekend doesn't turn out as awesome as she had hoping, the book had other plans.
The Characters:
I liked Emma, she was a really cute character and I really felt bad for her when everyone in the house pretty much turned on her. I thought it was rather mean of her friend to not at least somewhat believe what she was saying even if it did seem a little unbelievable.
Final Thoughts:
This is a great Middle Grade book for kids that like a good scare. It's not really scary for adults but it is a fun read. I actually enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I might. Overall I recommend for anyone looking for a quick read for right before Halloween or just looking for something fun and scary.
This reminded me of Goosebumps books so I couldn't help but pick it up at BEA. It was exactly what I thought it would be. This is a great read for Middle Grade kids that like to be slightly scared.
The Story:
The story is about Emma, she finds a book that is now telling her story. Her friends Sam is having a weekend with her cousins and Emma really wants to go. When plans change Emma is excited to be spending the weekend with Sam and her cousins however the weekend doesn't turn out as awesome as she had hoping, the book had other plans.
The Characters:
I liked Emma, she was a really cute character and I really felt bad for her when everyone in the house pretty much turned on her. I thought it was rather mean of her friend to not at least somewhat believe what she was saying even if it did seem a little unbelievable.
Final Thoughts:
This is a great Middle Grade book for kids that like a good scare. It's not really scary for adults but it is a fun read. I actually enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I might. Overall I recommend for anyone looking for a quick read for right before Halloween or just looking for something fun and scary.
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Did Not Finish
March 1, 2021DNF @13%
2016; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/ achette Book Group
Unfortunately, I was not able to get into this book as it was too simplistic for me.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through Edelweiss. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
2016; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/ achette Book Group
Unfortunately, I was not able to get into this book as it was too simplistic for me.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through Edelweiss. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
September 16, 2016
Sam and Emma are best friends. Sam’s into all things science related, and Emma likes to write stories, especially horror stories. When Emma comes into possession of an old leather bound journal, strange things start to happen.
I like the author’s pen name, B.A. Frade, it’s appropriate for the genre she’s chosen. An appealing novella written for middle graders, it features a mysterious journal containing,Tales from the Scaremaster ,and has a surreal quality mixing science with fantasy. There is some science here; information about the moon is woven into the plot. No characters were harmed in the writing of this book and it isn’t too scary. Fans of the Goosebumps series are sure to like this one. It would be a good story to read for Halloween.
I like the author’s pen name, B.A. Frade, it’s appropriate for the genre she’s chosen. An appealing novella written for middle graders, it features a mysterious journal containing,Tales from the Scaremaster ,and has a surreal quality mixing science with fantasy. There is some science here; information about the moon is woven into the plot. No characters were harmed in the writing of this book and it isn’t too scary. Fans of the Goosebumps series are sure to like this one. It would be a good story to read for Halloween.
August 15, 2016
Emma and Sam start to experience some crazy things when they discover a new book, the Tales from the Scaremaster. It takes some work, but they have to discover what it is that happening and why these things keep appearing before them. The book is listed as having a similar feel to the Goosebumps books and I get that from reading it too. I appreciated the opportunity to read and review this book.
August 20, 2016
Werewolf Weekend is a fun romp through an overactive imagination; at least half of the book is us being inside Emma's head and watching her freak out. It isn't particularly scary, despite being likened to Goosebumps and having the word "scare" in the title. But it's fun! And really that's all I care about.
May 30, 2016
Not great, but some kids will eat it up. I'll definitely be getting the series for my library.
December 15, 2019
Note réel 3,5/5.
Ce qui m'a attiré au premier abord dans ce livre c'est la couverture qui promettait une aventure dans le domaine fantastique des loups-garous. Hors, je ressort mitigé de ma lecture.
Ce livre jeunesse avait tout pour me plaire, une histoire de loup-garou, un livre "possédé" par une entité étrange. Le résumé promettait quelque chose de bien. Mais au final, j'ai été un peu déçu de ma lecture. Premièrement, ce qui m'a gêné ce sont les premières pages de l'histoire. Le récit est vraiment trop rapide, on saute du coq à l'âne en un claquement de doigts, ce qui est dommage. Cela a beau être un livre jeunesse, j'ai trouvé qu'il manquait beaucoup de développement, de détails au récit, aux actions des personnages. Certaines réactions sont vraiment enfantine, ce qui est dommage aussi.
Pour le côté fantastique, il est présent avec l'esprit du livre mais le côté loup-garou est vraiment peu représenté, juste quelques pages et c'est tout. J'avoue j'ai été déçu par la fausse promesse d'avoir du loup-garou dans le livre. Malgré tout, j'ai trouvé l'histoire sympathique, un peu tiré par les cheveux parfois, mais plaisante à lire.
Pour conclure, je ressors mitigé de ma lecture. Le récit aurait pu être mieux amené. Cependant, cela reste une agréable lecture qui plaira sûrement au le public visé à savoir les enfant de 10 ans.
Ce qui m'a attiré au premier abord dans ce livre c'est la couverture qui promettait une aventure dans le domaine fantastique des loups-garous. Hors, je ressort mitigé de ma lecture.
Ce livre jeunesse avait tout pour me plaire, une histoire de loup-garou, un livre "possédé" par une entité étrange. Le résumé promettait quelque chose de bien. Mais au final, j'ai été un peu déçu de ma lecture. Premièrement, ce qui m'a gêné ce sont les premières pages de l'histoire. Le récit est vraiment trop rapide, on saute du coq à l'âne en un claquement de doigts, ce qui est dommage. Cela a beau être un livre jeunesse, j'ai trouvé qu'il manquait beaucoup de développement, de détails au récit, aux actions des personnages. Certaines réactions sont vraiment enfantine, ce qui est dommage aussi.
Pour le côté fantastique, il est présent avec l'esprit du livre mais le côté loup-garou est vraiment peu représenté, juste quelques pages et c'est tout. J'avoue j'ai été déçu par la fausse promesse d'avoir du loup-garou dans le livre. Malgré tout, j'ai trouvé l'histoire sympathique, un peu tiré par les cheveux parfois, mais plaisante à lire.
Pour conclure, je ressors mitigé de ma lecture. Le récit aurait pu être mieux amené. Cependant, cela reste une agréable lecture qui plaira sûrement au le public visé à savoir les enfant de 10 ans.
May 14, 2020
I picked this up for a fun little story because it was sitting on my unread books shelf. It was a fun time, and I'm sure if I was younger I really would have enjoyed it! There was an interesting plot that kept me motivated the whole time. However, some of the characters were a bit exaggerated. A minor thing that bothered me also was they seemed to be more in elementary school rather than middle school like they kept saying. I didn't have recess in middle school (I don't know if other people did), so that stuck out to me as strange since they could have said study hall or something like that instead.
May 11, 2017
Miss your Goosebumps books? Looking to introduce your kid to a book similar to those kind? Go get this book. For ages 8-12, all the middle school scary fun one can handle. Nothing like a story about a creepy journal, a good secret, and 4 kids that have been left without adult supervision.
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January 3, 2021It was super interesting and fun to read
October 23, 2025
Very cute, but I thought the twist was pretty obvious from the very beginning.
October 25, 2025
un libro molto bello, all'inizio è un po' noioso, ma poi diventa più coinvolgente, do 4 stelle e non 5 perché la storia in molti tratti era banale
August 14, 2016
If your middle grade reader likes a mystery or books with a frightful edge, they are going to enjoy the latest from B. A. Frade (great pen name, no?). Werewolf Weekend introduces readers to Emma and Sam, twelve year old besties. Sam is about to have the best weekend ever with her parents away and her 16 year old cousin, Cassie, in charge. Emma, on the other hand, is about to have the worst weekend ever, staying with her elderly neighbor while her mom is away for work.
When a mysterious librarian gives Emma a new journal, however, things magically fall into place for a weekend like none other!
Werewolf Weekend is a quick read. Middle grade readers will likely find the characters easy to relate to. The plot moves right along, keeping interest levels high. I felt there was good resolution to the various story lines too. The epilogue was, I assume, standard protocol for the series and a great teaser. I will be happy to recommend this book to the younger readers I know!
My thanks to the publisher for the ARC I received in exchange for this honest review.
From the Publisher . . .
Twelve-year-old Emma is excited to spend a weekend away at best friend Samantha's house for an epic sleepover with Sam and her out-of-town cousins. But things take a turn for the spooky when Emma's peculiar new book, Tales from the Scaremaster, shows it has a mind of its own-and weaves a story starring Emma and some cousins hiding a very creepy secret!
When the story from the book starts coming to life, and with only hours before the full moon rises, it's up to Emma to figure out the secrets of the Scaremaster. Can she solve this wolfish mystery, find a way to outwit the Scaremaster, and stop a werewolf in its tracks...or will she end up as wolf bait?
Frightfully funny tales come to life in this thrilling new series, perfect for fans of Goosebumps.
About the Author . . .
Growing up on the edge of a graveyard, in a house rumored to be haunted, B.A. Frade seemed destined to write spooky stories. B.A. spent years investigating haunted attics, mysterious creatures, and things that go "boo" in the night to become an authority on all things creepy and scary. B.A. lives and writes in a location we promised to keep a secret (in case any ghouls come asking with mischief in mind).
New York Times bestselling author Stacia Deutsch has written more than a hundred children's books. In addition to her award-winning chapter book series Blast to the Past, Stacia ghostwrites stories in many popular series and has written junior movie novels for blockbusters such as Batman and Ghostbusters. She has an MFA from Western State Colorado University, where she currently teaches fiction writing. Stacia promises that no werewolves or books were harmed (or caused harm) in the writing of this book.
When a mysterious librarian gives Emma a new journal, however, things magically fall into place for a weekend like none other!
Werewolf Weekend is a quick read. Middle grade readers will likely find the characters easy to relate to. The plot moves right along, keeping interest levels high. I felt there was good resolution to the various story lines too. The epilogue was, I assume, standard protocol for the series and a great teaser. I will be happy to recommend this book to the younger readers I know!
My thanks to the publisher for the ARC I received in exchange for this honest review.
From the Publisher . . .
Twelve-year-old Emma is excited to spend a weekend away at best friend Samantha's house for an epic sleepover with Sam and her out-of-town cousins. But things take a turn for the spooky when Emma's peculiar new book, Tales from the Scaremaster, shows it has a mind of its own-and weaves a story starring Emma and some cousins hiding a very creepy secret!
When the story from the book starts coming to life, and with only hours before the full moon rises, it's up to Emma to figure out the secrets of the Scaremaster. Can she solve this wolfish mystery, find a way to outwit the Scaremaster, and stop a werewolf in its tracks...or will she end up as wolf bait?
Frightfully funny tales come to life in this thrilling new series, perfect for fans of Goosebumps.
About the Author . . .
Growing up on the edge of a graveyard, in a house rumored to be haunted, B.A. Frade seemed destined to write spooky stories. B.A. spent years investigating haunted attics, mysterious creatures, and things that go "boo" in the night to become an authority on all things creepy and scary. B.A. lives and writes in a location we promised to keep a secret (in case any ghouls come asking with mischief in mind).
New York Times bestselling author Stacia Deutsch has written more than a hundred children's books. In addition to her award-winning chapter book series Blast to the Past, Stacia ghostwrites stories in many popular series and has written junior movie novels for blockbusters such as Batman and Ghostbusters. She has an MFA from Western State Colorado University, where she currently teaches fiction writing. Stacia promises that no werewolves or books were harmed (or caused harm) in the writing of this book.
January 13, 2017
When I received this book, I just knew it had to be one of those books I read with my son. He's not in to horror, but spooky stories are a thing for him too. Heck, he read and played the Five Nights of Freddy thing before I knew of it!
So we decided to write this review together. We began Wednesday, Sept. 8 and finished it a few days later! It was such a fun ride, we couldn't stop reading! For the first time, since fifth grade, he was more eager to read a book than I was! He said it was more than funny, excitable and so interesting, WE finished it in four days! The only reason we didn't finish it sooner is because it's a book we're reading for school.
When my boy is happy and excited to read, I feel I've accomplished a great deal. Last year, we read some pretty cool books, but this one is number one so far! Check out this cool read. I don't know when the second book will be released, but the epilogue already has us hungry for more!
The story is about a girl who find a book that's totally meant for her. Meaning, the book wanted her to find it. But what she doesn't realize is, there's a plan with her name written all over it, and it tells her. YES, the book speaks with her and she follows along, like a nut! It's not until a sleepover that she realizes how much trouble they're all in. And what is that thing that's lurking outside, that the book keeps telling her about?
What I think we enjoyed most was the ease of the story. It was perfect for his age, maybe even a bit simple to get in to and kept us hooked until the very end. There's a huge difference of interest between Joshua and I, yet we both were caught up in the mystery and haunting lead that kept our main character in trouble..
It's not a mega-hit hit, but for the middle graders who want the scare without all the fright and gore, just like Goosebumps, this is the read! Check it out while we move on to the next read. Cheers!
*For the full review: http://www.areneehunt.com
** Tales From the Scare Master: Werewulf Weekend
B. A. Frade & Stacia Deutsch
Little Brown Books for Young Readers
September 6, 2016
So we decided to write this review together. We began Wednesday, Sept. 8 and finished it a few days later! It was such a fun ride, we couldn't stop reading! For the first time, since fifth grade, he was more eager to read a book than I was! He said it was more than funny, excitable and so interesting, WE finished it in four days! The only reason we didn't finish it sooner is because it's a book we're reading for school.
When my boy is happy and excited to read, I feel I've accomplished a great deal. Last year, we read some pretty cool books, but this one is number one so far! Check out this cool read. I don't know when the second book will be released, but the epilogue already has us hungry for more!
The story is about a girl who find a book that's totally meant for her. Meaning, the book wanted her to find it. But what she doesn't realize is, there's a plan with her name written all over it, and it tells her. YES, the book speaks with her and she follows along, like a nut! It's not until a sleepover that she realizes how much trouble they're all in. And what is that thing that's lurking outside, that the book keeps telling her about?
What I think we enjoyed most was the ease of the story. It was perfect for his age, maybe even a bit simple to get in to and kept us hooked until the very end. There's a huge difference of interest between Joshua and I, yet we both were caught up in the mystery and haunting lead that kept our main character in trouble..
It's not a mega-hit hit, but for the middle graders who want the scare without all the fright and gore, just like Goosebumps, this is the read! Check it out while we move on to the next read. Cheers!
*For the full review: http://www.areneehunt.com
** Tales From the Scare Master: Werewulf Weekend
B. A. Frade & Stacia Deutsch
Little Brown Books for Young Readers
September 6, 2016
September 12, 2016
This middle-grade horror novel combined Tom Riddle's diary with Jumanji, which I hadn't realized before fits right in my wheelhouse. It's fun while managing to unsettle the reader just enough that you'll glance over your shoulder every once in awhile. If you know any kids who like scary stories that don't have any gore, have them check out this one.
September 7, 2016
Minority Report:
Book was received as an ARC for an honest review. I read the book to my second grader and used commonly used book report question. Below are her answers.
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 “I liked it”
What was your favorite part of the book?
When Emma found words in her book, because it is weird that she found words appearing that are not her hand writing.
Who was your favorite character?
Emma, because really weird stuff is happening and she tries to show it. “Come downstairs, there’s a cage!”
Full Report »
Book was received as an ARC for an honest review. I read the book to my second grader and used commonly used book report question. Below are her answers.
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 “I liked it”
What was your favorite part of the book?
When Emma found words in her book, because it is weird that she found words appearing that are not her hand writing.
Who was your favorite character?
Emma, because really weird stuff is happening and she tries to show it. “Come downstairs, there’s a cage!”
Full Report »
August 18, 2016
I think kids looking for a scary story will enjoy this book. I found it to be a little lacking as an adult reader.
Emma finds a mysterious journal at her school library and brings it to spend the weekend with her best friend, Sam, and her two cousins. Stories start writing themselves in the book and Emma is the main character. Strange stories, that also seem to be happening in real life...but that would mean one of the girls is...a werewolf?
Emma finds a mysterious journal at her school library and brings it to spend the weekend with her best friend, Sam, and her two cousins. Stories start writing themselves in the book and Emma is the main character. Strange stories, that also seem to be happening in real life...but that would mean one of the girls is...a werewolf?
October 12, 2016
This was a fun book for young children to read. It's a story about a journal that creates it's own horror story. Emma knew what the intentions of the journal was and she tried her best to change the story in order to save her friends. It was a fast pace book that will keep all readers interested in knowing what happens next.
August 11, 2016
Good for elementary age kids. I enjoyed it a lot.
April 6, 2017
Marie-Michelle
Titre français: ScareMaster Pleine lune 116-8682-9
Age: A partir de 10 ans
Très bon pour des jeunes de 10 ans qui ont une bonne lecture et qui veulent avoir peur. Une jeune fille se fait offrir un livre où elle peut écrire à l'intérieur. Elle découvre que le livre est possédé et que c'est lui qui va écrire son histoire à elle.
Thème: Peur, esprit, amitié, science, loup-garou (punch du livre).
Titre français: ScareMaster Pleine lune 116-8682-9
Age: A partir de 10 ans
Très bon pour des jeunes de 10 ans qui ont une bonne lecture et qui veulent avoir peur. Une jeune fille se fait offrir un livre où elle peut écrire à l'intérieur. Elle découvre que le livre est possédé et que c'est lui qui va écrire son histoire à elle.
Thème: Peur, esprit, amitié, science, loup-garou (punch du livre).
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