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Scare Me #3
Bury Me
Some dolls never die.
No one ever leaves Copper Hollow. It's a town with a deadly history . . . but nobody ever talks about it.
Kimberly thinks there might be something strange going on. She's not sure what - until the menacing doll appears with two words written across its clothes:
BURY ME
Kimberly and her friends try to destroy the doll . . . but every time they think it's gone, it comes back again. Is there any way to rid themselves of the evil once and for all?
211 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2019
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K.R. Alexander
17 books607 followersK.R. Alexander is the pseudonym for fantasy author Alex R. Kahler. Under this guise, K.R. writes creepy middle grade horror, perfect for young readers looking for a scare! His first book, The Collector, debuted from Scholastic in the Fall of '18.
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November 15, 2019
My daughter read this book and she really was impressed by the storyline and the characters. She was so impressed she made me ( yes made lol) buy
Three other books from this author. And has even gotten her teacher to read it to the class.
Three other books from this author. And has even gotten her teacher to read it to the class.
January 30, 2022
Horror/scary is not my genre of choice, but as it is the type of book most frequently requested in both my 4th and my 5th grade libraries (after graphic novels of any sort), I read a fair amount in order to make good purchasing decisions. I hate to give Alexander's "Bury Me" the same rating as many of the outstanding Mary Downing Hahn books I have read, but it is better than simply the "good/OK" that a 3 star review would mean.
In "Bury Me," the author capitalizes on the common fear element that dolls have come to represent in the horror genre. But Alexander's writing is far better than many of the shock and awe, haunted doll books of mass produced series such as Goosebumps. I was impressed with his description of main character Kimberly's approach to her trailer home on the outskirts of town. ELA teachers absolutely could use this passage when urging their class to use sensory language when writing so readers must engage all their senses. The author is also able to make the reader almost believe that the creepy doll in a red dress is really able to come back after two burials and two burnings. And while I was pretty sure I knew how the situation would resolve itself, there was one unexpected twist and I was not absolutely sure of all of the details until near the end.
Librarians of students in grades 4-6 and possibly a bit older can put this one in their collections without worries about content as it is free of profanity, violence and sexual content. K.R. Alexander/Alexander R. Kahler does state on his own bio page that one of his goals is to "continually expand LGBTQ+ rep in children's fiction," but this book does not make any references to the lifestyle. Note: In one of his other books, "Scare Me," a character lives with his two dads and the author's bio page does mention that another of his other middle grade works, "Fear Zone," does represent the LGBTQ community.
In "Bury Me," the author capitalizes on the common fear element that dolls have come to represent in the horror genre. But Alexander's writing is far better than many of the shock and awe, haunted doll books of mass produced series such as Goosebumps. I was impressed with his description of main character Kimberly's approach to her trailer home on the outskirts of town. ELA teachers absolutely could use this passage when urging their class to use sensory language when writing so readers must engage all their senses. The author is also able to make the reader almost believe that the creepy doll in a red dress is really able to come back after two burials and two burnings. And while I was pretty sure I knew how the situation would resolve itself, there was one unexpected twist and I was not absolutely sure of all of the details until near the end.
Librarians of students in grades 4-6 and possibly a bit older can put this one in their collections without worries about content as it is free of profanity, violence and sexual content. K.R. Alexander/Alexander R. Kahler does state on his own bio page that one of his goals is to "continually expand LGBTQ+ rep in children's fiction," but this book does not make any references to the lifestyle. Note: In one of his other books, "Scare Me," a character lives with his two dads and the author's bio page does mention that another of his other middle grade works, "Fear Zone," does represent the LGBTQ community.
December 3, 2020
Everyone who enjoys mystery and thrillers/horror should read this authours works. It's maybe middle grade, but I think everyone can enjoy it.
I got that creepy horror feeling a few times during the story, and even if it was very trope filled it was good. Maybe I'm letting it get away with more since I am not in the main group it's aimed at, or maybe I'm just into some light horror. Either way I reccomend.
I got that creepy horror feeling a few times during the story, and even if it was very trope filled it was good. Maybe I'm letting it get away with more since I am not in the main group it's aimed at, or maybe I'm just into some light horror. Either way I reccomend.
December 3, 2019
In horror books and movies, we often see dolls as the main source of scares( such as Annabelle or Child's Play). In K.R. Alexander's Bury Me we get another scary doll to add to the list with some pretty good spine chilling moments, too.
We start with Kimberly Rice, who is a kid with a vivid imagination that can imagine up anything her heart desires, but because of this, people don't believe her when strange things begin to happen in Copper Hollow. She has two friends named Alicia and James- - -but Kimberly feels like she doesn't fit in with them because they live in houses while she lives in a trailer. "I wait for them to say, Hey, Kimberly, do you want to come over for dinner? They don't. They never have. It hurt my feelings at first, but I got over it fast. They're still my best and only friends, so I can't really complain when they don't have me over to their houses. It's not like I can really invite them over to mine. " Kimberly explains.
Although she states that they are her best friends, there is another part that may suggest otherwise. At first, we read about Kimberly being ashamed of her home although she states she has never tried to invite her friends over - - - as far as we know - - - but during a scene where Kimberly goes over to Alicia's home for help with this doll, Alicia doesn't invite her inside, which Kimberly points out.
But Kimberly's dysfunctional friendships aren't what the story is about. The book is about a doll that suddenly shows up with the words 'bury me' written across its dress in black ink. The perfect setting for a horror story. Kimberly teams up with her friends, Alicia and James, to figure out what this doll wants.
Alicia convinces Kimberly to do what the doll's dress says: 'bury me.' But even after they do this, the doll somehow shows up again, without having disturbed its burial place. They finally begin to question whether or not the doll is possessed by an evil spirit because the doll's mouth moves on its own, making frowns and even seeming to silently scream at one point, and no matter what they do, the doll always comes back completely intact. Yet, the only one the doll seems to be 'haunting' is Kimberly, although James and Alicia participate in trying to get rid of it. Kimberly is also haunted by dreams that aren't exactly her own, but she doesn't reveal these to her friends- - - which doing so may have helped in the long run. As a result, the friends never really figure out how to get rid of the doll, it seems that only Kimberly's dreams can figure this out (it just takes her nearly the entire book to figure it out).
The horror elements in this story are pretty good, but as the book recommended age states, it's for pre-teens. Yet, Alexander did a better job on this than 'The Collector' when it came to those elements. I honestly really enjoyed this book, even as an adult.
We continue with Alicia and James beginning to question Kimberly, thinking that this is just a prank she has come up with because their town is boring: " 'Did you do this?' Alicia asks, looking straight at me. Once more, my heart throbs- - -but this time, with a note of anger.
'Why would I do something like this?' I ask.
'Because Copper Hollow is boring and you're trying to make it fun with another one of your wild stories?' She doesn't sound accusatory; she sounds like she's running out of options that make sense, and she doesn't like that at all. "
Kimberly also has to deal with a history book on Copper Hollow that only shows blank pages to her, even when she shows it to adults, they seem to go into a daze as if the book doesn't even exist to them. Even when she asks the Mayor about this very book, he has no idea what she's speaking of. " I try to change the subject. 'I finished that book. The one about our history.'
'Book? ' Mayor Couch asks. 'What book?'
'The one I showed you.'
He chuckles. 'You and your imagination. I don't remember you showing me a book. ' "
Readers and Kimberly still have no idea what is going half way through the book. "Something weird is going on with him. It makes me wonder. . . is it linked to the doll? Or maybe he just has some sort of memory loss? "
While Kimberly is going through all of this, her mother seems like a wasted character to introduce. She, who is rarely home and works double shifts throughout the entire book, is never there for Kimberly, but also,Kimberly never goes to her mother for help.
The story starts quickly, getting right into the doll appearing, and by the end, we learn something that was not predictable - - -this is good writing. Bury Me is what YA horror books should be: suspense, unpredictable moments and likable characters. And compared to Alexander's first book, The Collector, his story telling is getting better to the point that I am looking forward to reading his other recent books, but hopefully he sticks to telling stories with children and not adults.
I highly recommend this book to fans of R.L. Stine's 'Goosebumps,' because I truly believe we have our next R.L. Stine. Great story, great writing.
For more paranormal books, check out my blog at GoreAndTea.com
We start with Kimberly Rice, who is a kid with a vivid imagination that can imagine up anything her heart desires, but because of this, people don't believe her when strange things begin to happen in Copper Hollow. She has two friends named Alicia and James- - -but Kimberly feels like she doesn't fit in with them because they live in houses while she lives in a trailer. "I wait for them to say, Hey, Kimberly, do you want to come over for dinner? They don't. They never have. It hurt my feelings at first, but I got over it fast. They're still my best and only friends, so I can't really complain when they don't have me over to their houses. It's not like I can really invite them over to mine. " Kimberly explains.
Although she states that they are her best friends, there is another part that may suggest otherwise. At first, we read about Kimberly being ashamed of her home although she states she has never tried to invite her friends over - - - as far as we know - - - but during a scene where Kimberly goes over to Alicia's home for help with this doll, Alicia doesn't invite her inside, which Kimberly points out.
But Kimberly's dysfunctional friendships aren't what the story is about. The book is about a doll that suddenly shows up with the words 'bury me' written across its dress in black ink. The perfect setting for a horror story. Kimberly teams up with her friends, Alicia and James, to figure out what this doll wants.
Alicia convinces Kimberly to do what the doll's dress says: 'bury me.' But even after they do this, the doll somehow shows up again, without having disturbed its burial place. They finally begin to question whether or not the doll is possessed by an evil spirit because the doll's mouth moves on its own, making frowns and even seeming to silently scream at one point, and no matter what they do, the doll always comes back completely intact. Yet, the only one the doll seems to be 'haunting' is Kimberly, although James and Alicia participate in trying to get rid of it. Kimberly is also haunted by dreams that aren't exactly her own, but she doesn't reveal these to her friends- - - which doing so may have helped in the long run. As a result, the friends never really figure out how to get rid of the doll, it seems that only Kimberly's dreams can figure this out (it just takes her nearly the entire book to figure it out).
The horror elements in this story are pretty good, but as the book recommended age states, it's for pre-teens. Yet, Alexander did a better job on this than 'The Collector' when it came to those elements. I honestly really enjoyed this book, even as an adult.
We continue with Alicia and James beginning to question Kimberly, thinking that this is just a prank she has come up with because their town is boring: " 'Did you do this?' Alicia asks, looking straight at me. Once more, my heart throbs- - -but this time, with a note of anger.
'Why would I do something like this?' I ask.
'Because Copper Hollow is boring and you're trying to make it fun with another one of your wild stories?' She doesn't sound accusatory; she sounds like she's running out of options that make sense, and she doesn't like that at all. "
Kimberly also has to deal with a history book on Copper Hollow that only shows blank pages to her, even when she shows it to adults, they seem to go into a daze as if the book doesn't even exist to them. Even when she asks the Mayor about this very book, he has no idea what she's speaking of. " I try to change the subject. 'I finished that book. The one about our history.'
'Book? ' Mayor Couch asks. 'What book?'
'The one I showed you.'
He chuckles. 'You and your imagination. I don't remember you showing me a book. ' "
Readers and Kimberly still have no idea what is going half way through the book. "Something weird is going on with him. It makes me wonder. . . is it linked to the doll? Or maybe he just has some sort of memory loss? "
While Kimberly is going through all of this, her mother seems like a wasted character to introduce. She, who is rarely home and works double shifts throughout the entire book, is never there for Kimberly, but also,Kimberly never goes to her mother for help.
The story starts quickly, getting right into the doll appearing, and by the end, we learn something that was not predictable - - -this is good writing. Bury Me is what YA horror books should be: suspense, unpredictable moments and likable characters. And compared to Alexander's first book, The Collector, his story telling is getting better to the point that I am looking forward to reading his other recent books, but hopefully he sticks to telling stories with children and not adults.
I highly recommend this book to fans of R.L. Stine's 'Goosebumps,' because I truly believe we have our next R.L. Stine. Great story, great writing.
For more paranormal books, check out my blog at GoreAndTea.com
October 19, 2021
Here we are with another middle grade spooky story to add to my October reading list!
But first, short time.
When I was about thirteen, I went into my room and found this scary, half burned porcelain doll sitting on my dresser. I though I was having hallucinations because there was no way that thing was real. Turns out my brother found it in the fire pit of the house next door and decided to try and scare me. It worked.
All of that to say, I do understand how an old scary doll showing up when you least expect it can be creepy…especially when you think you finally got rid of it.
This story wasn’t that bad. Even though it was pretty short it kept my interest and had a decent plot line to it. I like the progression of learning the story behind the mansion through Kimberly’s nightmares. It gives readers a way to try to figure it out on their own by piecing the clues together.
Parts of me wonder if the author played Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall before writing this, because I felt like there were quite a few similarities with the storyline. Still though, I suppose there is no original plot when it comes to ghosts and haunted old mansions.
I think I liked this one better than the last one I read by this author. The ending at least had a stronger conclusion that worked well with the rest of the story.
But first, short time.
When I was about thirteen, I went into my room and found this scary, half burned porcelain doll sitting on my dresser. I though I was having hallucinations because there was no way that thing was real. Turns out my brother found it in the fire pit of the house next door and decided to try and scare me. It worked.
All of that to say, I do understand how an old scary doll showing up when you least expect it can be creepy…especially when you think you finally got rid of it.
This story wasn’t that bad. Even though it was pretty short it kept my interest and had a decent plot line to it. I like the progression of learning the story behind the mansion through Kimberly’s nightmares. It gives readers a way to try to figure it out on their own by piecing the clues together.
Parts of me wonder if the author played Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall before writing this, because I felt like there were quite a few similarities with the storyline. Still though, I suppose there is no original plot when it comes to ghosts and haunted old mansions.
I think I liked this one better than the last one I read by this author. The ending at least had a stronger conclusion that worked well with the rest of the story.
December 7, 2021
Out of all the contemporary children's "horror" books I have read, I don't think any have really been as provocative and strong as K. R. Alexander's book, Bury Me, was. The story is one I would have loved as a child and probably would have been freaked at the cover. Knowing me, the cover wouldn't completely deter me from reading the book!
The main character, Kimberly Rice, was a character I would have enjoyed being around, had I been in this world and around her age. The only thing I wish the author would have done in this book was give her friends a bigger role than they had. Yeah, they did play their role well, but there could have been more to explore with them.
This was a great story and I would recommend this to any kids who desire to start reading scary books.
The main character, Kimberly Rice, was a character I would have enjoyed being around, had I been in this world and around her age. The only thing I wish the author would have done in this book was give her friends a bigger role than they had. Yeah, they did play their role well, but there could have been more to explore with them.
This was a great story and I would recommend this to any kids who desire to start reading scary books.
February 4, 2025
A very captivating story, with good characters, setting and plot, and a thrilling end.
September 5, 2025
Good story. An improvement from the previous one I read. However, the ending was predictable. So far, The Collector was my favorite story by this author.
July 1, 2021
I decided to read this after reading Follow Me which I remember liking well enough but I think that was mainly for the nostalgia factor and not so much for the writing or storyline.
This book definitely reads like an R.L. Stein goosebumps book; creepy for a kid but very basic plot.
I was reading along ok and getting antsy to finish when the ball dropped and the reason behind what was happening was revealed. The fact that there were no hints as to what was going on to allow the reader to speculate or guess what was to come was disappointing and just having the information all laid out in a couple of chapters put a sour taste in my mouth.
Overall it was a quick read that I probably would have absolutely loved as a kid but as an adult it was the nail in the K.R. Alexander coffin for me; I’ll be returning the Collector, Haunt Me, and Scare Me unread.
This book definitely reads like an R.L. Stein goosebumps book; creepy for a kid but very basic plot.
I was reading along ok and getting antsy to finish when the ball dropped and the reason behind what was happening was revealed. The fact that there were no hints as to what was going on to allow the reader to speculate or guess what was to come was disappointing and just having the information all laid out in a couple of chapters put a sour taste in my mouth.
Overall it was a quick read that I probably would have absolutely loved as a kid but as an adult it was the nail in the K.R. Alexander coffin for me; I’ll be returning the Collector, Haunt Me, and Scare Me unread.
January 31, 2021
My 10-year-old daughter rated this book as “amazing.” Reading it as an adult, I wasn’t quite as into it - but I’d recommend it for the middle school crowd. It’s creepy, it focuses on kids - the adult characters are marginalized - and it’s suspenseful. Generally well written as a thriller. I felt it was lacking in character development - but if you’re a tween, maybe that doesn’t matter. :)
May 30, 2021
It was a nice read. I waited until midnight before I read this story and it was AMAZING. The story was more of a psychological horror which is the type of horror I love. Although this book’s targeted demographic is children, I think anyone of any age (as long as they can read and as long as they love psychological horror and thriller) will enjoy this.
December 16, 2022
4.5
This is a really good book.
It is much scarier than The Collecter.
It wasn't actually that scary though... but scarier then the collecter and I really liked it.
The part where the doll randomly appeared kind of seemed like jump scares...
This is a really good book.
It is much scarier than The Collecter.
It wasn't actually that scary though... but scarier then the collecter and I really liked it.
The part where the doll randomly appeared kind of seemed like jump scares...
January 29, 2023
Well, here is another greatly written ghost story about CREEPY dolls, curses, ghosts and the haunted mansion on the hill. K. R. Alexander does not and has never disappointed me yet. He is one gifted young author. Love his works.
Kimberly, Alicia, and James are about to experience what it means when a doll mysteriously appears, dirty and with the words 'Bury Me' written across her dress. Kimberly Rice is a young girl with two friends that she calls her 'best friends ever' however they live in nice big homes, and Kimberly lives in a ramshackled trailer and has a mother who is never home due to working doubles at the local diner. Have these friends ever asked Kimberly to come over; or to come to dinner or spend the night....not once. Kimberly thinks it is just because they are poor. What these friends do not know is that they are about to become a part of a ghost story, and live the adventure of finding out what the words "Buty Me" on the front of the dress of a VERY creepy doll that appears to Kimberly, and when the kids realize that they cannot get rid of the doll, they find out that there is so much more going on in their small town of Copper Hollow!
K.R. Alexander has never yet disappointed me with one of his books....and to think that his first book 'The Collector' just came out in 2018.
I recommend this to anyone who wants a good, fun and creepy story without all the gore and sex.
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Kimberly, Alicia, and James are about to experience what it means when a doll mysteriously appears, dirty and with the words 'Bury Me' written across her dress. Kimberly Rice is a young girl with two friends that she calls her 'best friends ever' however they live in nice big homes, and Kimberly lives in a ramshackled trailer and has a mother who is never home due to working doubles at the local diner. Have these friends ever asked Kimberly to come over; or to come to dinner or spend the night....not once. Kimberly thinks it is just because they are poor. What these friends do not know is that they are about to become a part of a ghost story, and live the adventure of finding out what the words "Buty Me" on the front of the dress of a VERY creepy doll that appears to Kimberly, and when the kids realize that they cannot get rid of the doll, they find out that there is so much more going on in their small town of Copper Hollow!
K.R. Alexander has never yet disappointed me with one of his books....and to think that his first book 'The Collector' just came out in 2018.
I recommend this to anyone who wants a good, fun and creepy story without all the gore and sex.
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April 7, 2024
This was a very good book just kinda predictable.
I could tell the doll and dreams and everything we’re connected to begin with, it’s easily shown. But that doesn’t mean it wasn’t good.
Kimberly is noticing people being weird in town. Then one night when she is alone in her trailer, is shown a doll in her trailer instantly scared and fear fills her. She tells her friends and they try to get rid of it in numerous ways, but it keeps coming back. She has dreams about the mansion in the woods which she’s always been drawn to. She later finds out that it’s all connected, and she asked to bury the doll.
There were a few plot twists that made me gasp, and it’s genuinely a good read. She finds out the girl, who is the owner of the doll, is her cousin. Her father, who left her, is actually the person who ruined the mansion. He was greedy and wanted money. So that is the girl with the doll, Elizabeth, uncle. Then we find out that some of the people in town are connected as well. It’s a lot but genuinely very interesting.
When reading I was able to picture all of this in my head like a movie and that’s how you know it’s a well written book.
I think this book was written well but just predictable.
I could tell the doll and dreams and everything we’re connected to begin with, it’s easily shown. But that doesn’t mean it wasn’t good.
Kimberly is noticing people being weird in town. Then one night when she is alone in her trailer, is shown a doll in her trailer instantly scared and fear fills her. She tells her friends and they try to get rid of it in numerous ways, but it keeps coming back. She has dreams about the mansion in the woods which she’s always been drawn to. She later finds out that it’s all connected, and she asked to bury the doll.
There were a few plot twists that made me gasp, and it’s genuinely a good read. She finds out the girl, who is the owner of the doll, is her cousin. Her father, who left her, is actually the person who ruined the mansion. He was greedy and wanted money. So that is the girl with the doll, Elizabeth, uncle. Then we find out that some of the people in town are connected as well. It’s a lot but genuinely very interesting.
When reading I was able to picture all of this in my head like a movie and that’s how you know it’s a well written book.
I think this book was written well but just predictable.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 11, 2024
Summary: In the eerie town of Copper Hollow, Kimberly and her friends uncover a dark secret when a menacing doll appears with a haunting message: "Bury Me". Despite their efforts to destroy it, the doll keeps returning, hinting at a sinister force at play.
Characters: Kimberly is a relatable protagonist, and her friendships with her peers add an authentic touch. The characters' distinct personalities shine through, making it easy to become invested in their fate.
Trigger warnings: Creepy dolls, anxiety, and intense situations are present throughout the book.
Favorite quotes:
- "Some dolls never die."
- "The doll's eyes seemed to hold a malevolent glow."
Overall review: "Bury Me" is a chilling novel that masterfully crafts a creepy atmosphere, leveraging the unsettling concept of a haunted doll. Alexander's writing is engaging, and the pacing is well-balanced. While some plot points feel slightly predictable, the novel remains a gripping read. The eerie setting of Copper Hollow adds to the tension, making it a great choice for horror fans. If you're looking for a spooky tale with a relentless antagonist, this is a great pick.
Characters: Kimberly is a relatable protagonist, and her friendships with her peers add an authentic touch. The characters' distinct personalities shine through, making it easy to become invested in their fate.
Trigger warnings: Creepy dolls, anxiety, and intense situations are present throughout the book.
Favorite quotes:
- "Some dolls never die."
- "The doll's eyes seemed to hold a malevolent glow."
Overall review: "Bury Me" is a chilling novel that masterfully crafts a creepy atmosphere, leveraging the unsettling concept of a haunted doll. Alexander's writing is engaging, and the pacing is well-balanced. While some plot points feel slightly predictable, the novel remains a gripping read. The eerie setting of Copper Hollow adds to the tension, making it a great choice for horror fans. If you're looking for a spooky tale with a relentless antagonist, this is a great pick.
July 1, 2022
This is a good creepy book for those who like creepy. It's written for 4th grade and above.
The story is about a girl named Kimberly who lives in Copper Hollow. She and her mother live in a trailer in the woods, where there's never enough money. Near by is an old mansion that burned many years ago, killing many people. Kimberly and her friends play outside the house, using their imagination to create all kinds of scenarios. One day Kimberly hears noises outside the trailer and a doll wearing a beautiful dress appears. There is a sign on the doll that says "Bury Me".
The story is suspenseful as Kimberley tries to do what the doll asked-bury it. But it keeps reappearing. Kimberley's friends at first think that she's making it up but then they see the doll too. Then Kimberley starts having nightmares about the doll. What does the doll have to do with Kimberley's nightmares?
The story line is explained in the end but the story itself ends with a kind of a cliff hanger.
The story is about a girl named Kimberly who lives in Copper Hollow. She and her mother live in a trailer in the woods, where there's never enough money. Near by is an old mansion that burned many years ago, killing many people. Kimberly and her friends play outside the house, using their imagination to create all kinds of scenarios. One day Kimberly hears noises outside the trailer and a doll wearing a beautiful dress appears. There is a sign on the doll that says "Bury Me".
The story is suspenseful as Kimberley tries to do what the doll asked-bury it. But it keeps reappearing. Kimberley's friends at first think that she's making it up but then they see the doll too. Then Kimberley starts having nightmares about the doll. What does the doll have to do with Kimberley's nightmares?
The story line is explained in the end but the story itself ends with a kind of a cliff hanger.
February 17, 2023
I enjoy how Kimberly thinks that it’s a prank at first. I also like how she and her friends all tried burying the doll, and when that didn’t work they tried burning her. But I really enjoyed how Alicia was smart and did the drawings on her leg, and then when they burned her once more, separated the ashes. That was really smart, but it didn’t work, lol. I had some really good laughs in this book. I really enjoyed. I am so glad that I have come across your books, and I can’t wait to keep reading them. I really enjoy all the ones that I have read so far and I already know that I’ll enjoy the ones I will read later on. I can not wait to read your other books. Thank you for your time, and I hope that you have a great day. This is one of my TOP FAVORITE books, and you are one of my FAVORITE authors.
November 11, 2023
I loved this book so much! It took me so long to read it, because I took a long break from reading. When I got back into it though, I started back with this book.
This is an amazing book. It’s not surprising that it’s really good, because it’s by K. R. Alexander. Which is the best author ever.
This book is about a kid, who has two friends and they like to pretend to go on adventures. This kid has a single mom, who works full shifts most of the time because they need the money. One day when the kid was in their trailer, (house) the kid saw a doll with a note on it that said, “bury me.” They go on these series of challenges trying to get rid of the doll. But will they?
5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is an amazing book. It’s not surprising that it’s really good, because it’s by K. R. Alexander. Which is the best author ever.
This book is about a kid, who has two friends and they like to pretend to go on adventures. This kid has a single mom, who works full shifts most of the time because they need the money. One day when the kid was in their trailer, (house) the kid saw a doll with a note on it that said, “bury me.” They go on these series of challenges trying to get rid of the doll. But will they?
5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 27, 2024
Amazing plot twist I love this book so much I recommend it to my mom and sister and I definitely recommend it to those who love books that also have a clear message in it and I love how it teaches you to not be greedy and selfish truly amazing book but I think the best part was how it made me feel like I was in the book and when I finished it I was really upset and I will continue to read KR Alexander's books.
November 16, 2024
Horror/scary books are not my genre choice ever. But being Halloween, I wanted to try a young adult book.
Holy cow was this creepy!
This doll is found in a pit in a mansion that burned. Kimberly tries to get rid of it but it comes back no matter what she does. She even has her friends helping her.
Too find out the ending made me a little sad. I don't want to spoil the ending, but this was a most awesome read!
Holy cow was this creepy!
This doll is found in a pit in a mansion that burned. Kimberly tries to get rid of it but it comes back no matter what she does. She even has her friends helping her.
Too find out the ending made me a little sad. I don't want to spoil the ending, but this was a most awesome read!
Want to read
August 26, 2020Once I finish the Collector, I might as well buy this book and a few other books from this author.
I feel like this guy’s books are going to be just as good as R.L. Stine’s books (Goosebumps, Fear Street, the Nightmare Room, and the Nightmare Hour.)
(R.L. Stine is my favorite author.)
Let me know what you think about K.R. Alexander’s stories like this one. NO SPOILERS.
I feel like this guy’s books are going to be just as good as R.L. Stine’s books (Goosebumps, Fear Street, the Nightmare Room, and the Nightmare Hour.)
(R.L. Stine is my favorite author.)
Let me know what you think about K.R. Alexander’s stories like this one. NO SPOILERS.
May 2, 2022
Such an entertaining read. I do own a copy of this one, but I listened to the audiobook which I borrowed from my library. It definitely had a few creepy scenes and even though I'm outside the target age range for this book, it still kept my interest throughout. I am looking forward to reading more of this author's work!
October 22, 2022
This has been my favourite by this author so far. I loved the mystery and intensity of this book. I had no idea what was going on until about 75% through then I had a theory which proved to be right. But it still didn't detach me from the story. And there was still a nice little twist at the end that I didn't expect. Brilliant writing.
February 26, 2023
K.R. Alexander is a prolific middle-grade creepy / scary writer. This is a decent middle-grade story. It's got a plot, it definitely has some creepy moments. The character development and worldbuilding are a little bare, and the big reveal at the end is a little shaky (it doesn't quite make sense) but this is a decent little read for middle grade kids who like a little scare.
January 19, 2020
I read this to do a book talk with the students at my school. I think the 4th and 5th graders will really enjoy the “creepiness” of this book. There were times that my heart was pounding and I was a little creeped out. For the kids who like scary things, this is a great choice for them.
February 19, 2020
this book is awesome i struggle a lot with books because i cant remember things that easy but for some reason and when i read these books i can remember every little thing that happened i the book ad its just a really amazing book :)
October 23, 2020
This book was very good. An interesting story that all tied in nicely at the end. Although, you're kind of left guessing what happens in the end. The story definitely kept me on my toes, and was a bit eerie at times.
September 12, 2023
Picked this one up for my middle schooler but decided to preview it. Definitely felt like a young read. The story also took a long time to finally play out, much akin to an actual horror film. Great for young readers who love the macabre.
April 12, 2024
I LOVED this book it was so interesting and every time you stop at a chapter you want to keep reading. I love the twist when the doll has been possessed/controlled by the ghost it’s just an amazing book
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March 9, 2025
I read this book in one sitting. Not just because it was written for kids (because it was) but because I couldn't put it down. There are so many twists and turns, so much horror and suspense. It brought me back to my own childhood of reading R.L. Stine books.
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