The Search For The Jersey Devil

by Randy Fairbanks

Kids like weirdness too?and this new series is just for them. Go deep in the heart of New Jersey in search of the legendary Jersey Devil, and follow the adventures of a boy named Mark who has an interest in all things strange and spooky. Mark was inspired to create the Weird Club after an eerie, unexplained ball of light appeared in one of the photos he took during a class trip. He doesn’t know what it is?but he’s determined to get to the bottom of this and other mysteries. The only thing is, he needs at least five members to make his club official at school.

Genres: Fiction

143 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2007

Reviews

[Colby Denton · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was definitely a kids' book that should not have been in the adult section. While I paid very little for it, it is written just like a child's diary would be. This did not fill me with the nostalgia of my youth; nay, it filled me with awkward feelings of dread upon realizing that my OCD would not let me put down a book without finishing it. I was hoping that this would be an interesting take on the Jersey Devil or more information about the Pine Barrens, but it is definitely not even close to informational. Steer clear.

[Carrie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Checked this out after I realized I had forgotten all the legends about the Jersey Devil. Not a well-written or illustrated book, but fun. A bit creepy for some kids.

[Eden Silverfox · Rating 4 out of 5]

After taking a picture and a strange ball of light appears in it, Mark decides to start the Weird Club. A Club where its members research all things weird! But right now, Mark is the only member.

Slowly the Weird Club begins gaining members and they discover many weird things, including the Jersey Devil of the Pine Barrens. Mark has the opportunity to check out the woods because it is right behind his Grandparents house.

Soon Mark's Grandfather becomes interested in the creature, and he tells Mark that if it is out there, they will find it.

I've read Weird Pennsylvania and Weird U.S., enjoyed both of them very much. I thought I'd give this book a try. I figured it would be a enjoyable read, but I really liked it more than I thought I would. It's not a scary book at all, but it is lots and lots of fun. It has different pictures of strange things from New Jersey and other states. And of course, it has true stories of weird things that the Weird Club researched themselves, or stories that were told to them by others.

I knew most of the stories the members found out in this book, but it was fun to read them again.

I thought this was a really good and it was really fun. Kids who are into strange creatures and other weird things will love it. I think adults will enjoy it too. I know I did.

[Kelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a very scattered book with stories all over the place and a plot that seemed to cut in and out. I liked it, yet I thought it would have been much better if it would have been split into two separate books: a children nonfiction book with weird stories and a fiction book with a stronger, more active plot line.

[Cristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a four-star book. It has a great story, but it's just a bit childish. I thought it would be more than it was.
It just didn't fully meet my expectations.
But it's a good book for anybody who's not the most skilled of all readers.
~Cristique

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love creepy stuff like this

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

really creepy,awesome book!

[ElijahEthan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is weird and awesome at the same time. -Ethan and Elijah

[Peter:c · Rating 3 out of 5]

interesting a it childish though hm

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is indeed odd, but a neat little read.