عروسک یک چشم

Scary Tales #5

by James Preller, Iacopo Bruno (Illustrator), مائده مرتضوی (Translator)

بچه‌های خانواده رایس، مالیک و تیانا، بیشتر وقت‌ها گنج‌بازی می‌کردند؛ به خصوص روزهای داغ تابستان. آنها هیچ‌وقت یک گنج واقعی پیدا نمی‌کردند، اما این باعث نمی‌شد لحظه‌ای دست از تلاش کردن بردارند. بعضی روزها چیزهایی مثل توپ گلف، سنگ‌های عجیب و غریب و بطری کهنه گیرشان می‌آمد. بیشتر وقت‌ها هم این بازی بهانه‌ای بود برای گشت و گذار زیر سایه درختان، در دل جنگل. فکر می‌کردند این بازی بهترین راه ِ خلاص شدن از شر گرمای جهنمی است. یک روز بچه‌ها در حال گنج بازی هستند که چیز عجیبی پیدا می‌کنند. یک صندوقچه قدیمی. در صندوق فقط یک عروسک است، یک عروسک معمولی و نه چندان چشمگیر و جالب. عروسک موهای فرفری سیاهی دارد که روبان قرمزرنگی به روی آن بسته شده است. لباسی کثیف و راه‌راه با خط‌های سفید و آبی به تن دارد و یکی از چشم‌هایش هم کاملاً از بین رفته است. صورتش به طرز ناخوشایندی پر از ترَک و خراشیدگی‌هایی شبیه زخم است. مالیک ناامید می‌شود اما تیانا عروسک را بغل می‌کند و می‌گوید آن را دوست دارد و می‌خواهد آن را نگه‌دارد و همین آغاز ماجرایی عجیب و ترسناک است.

Genres: Horror, Childrens

81 pages, Paperback

First published September 2, 2014

About the author

James Preller (born 1961) is the children's book author of the Jigsaw Jones Mysteries, which are published by Scholastic Corporation. He grew up in Wantagh, New York and went to college in Oneonta, New York. After graduating from college in 1983, James Preller was employed as a waiter for one year before being hired as a copywriter by Scholastic Corporation, where he was introduced (through their books) to many noatable children's authors. This inspired James Preller to try writing his own books. James Preller published his first book, entitled MAXX TRAX: Avalanche Rescue, in 1986. Since that time, James Preller has written a variety of books, and has written under a number of pen names, including Mitzy Kafka, James Patrick, and Izzy Bonkers. James Preller lives in Delmar, New York with his wife Lisa and their three children.

http://us.macmillan.com/author/jamesp...

Reviews

[ARTINA · Rating 2 out of 5]

متاسفانه بخاطر ژانرش به سلیقه من نمیخورد. بد نبودا ولی نمیدونم چرا ارتباط نگرفتم باهاش

[Elina · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Alexis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Carino, non particolarmente spaventoso ma si fa leggere.

[Mehsi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A scary doll, a witch, and a boy who is dedicated to saving his sister no matter what!

This is a wonderful Halloween read, it features all sorts of creepy things, the biggest of them a one-eyed doll taking over control! Dolls are one of those things that I stay far far away from. You never know when one starts talking and possessing your mind!

This one starts off pretty nicely, but things take a turn for the eerie when our MC's little sister finds a box in the garden of the haunted house. Anyone would know to run away, stay away, or to just leave the box as it is, but not these kids. Typical horror stupidity right there. But then again, if we didn't have people acting stupid during creepy things we wouldn't have horror books/movies.

Our boy is at first quite happy his sister has a new friend, but he quickly notices changes. His sister is acting weird, he hears her talking to someone (or something), and that is just the beginning. I just loved our MC, how he cared so so much for his little sister, he tried to help her. Tried to figure out what was going on.

With each page, each day passing, things got gradually creepier.

We eventually find out what is going on with the doll, what it is, and what it can do.

The ending was exciting, but also spooky, especially those last pages. Dang, burning would have been better I guess?

There are also illustrations throughout the book and I love how well they capture the mood of the story. The doll is creepy as hell, and I think it wasn't such a good idea to read this one late at night.

All in all, a book I would recommend, it is perfect for this Halloween season.

Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/

[Veronica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a wonderful introduction to horror for preteens. The stories are original and are accompanied by very descriptive imagery.

[طاها امیری · Rating 4 out of 5]

کتاب بسیار جذاب و خواندنی بود.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Malik is mostly responsible for his little sister, Tiana, because their mother works during the day and their father works through the night. He doesn't mind most of the time, he loves his little sister, but sometimes a guy likes his own space. One day while playing near the haunted house just 2 doors from their home, Tiana disapears. He starts looking for her and calling her name and discovers her in the backyard of the creepy old house. She has dug up the edge of a box inscribed with strange text. Like a good big brother he opens the box for her and within the box is an ugly one-eyed doll. It creeps out their friend, Soda Pop, but Tiana is instantly in love with it and calls it Selena. Things with Malik's sister begin to get weird, then weirder, until he knows that he must solve the mystery of the doll and save his little sister.

Very reminiscent of the T.V. series, "The Twilight Zone" and "Tales From the Crypt". If you don't let your kids watch those, definitely don't let them read this series. The chill factor is about the same. No bloody stuff, but the artwork and story are quite spooky. The art is black and white with a woodcut feel which is completely in-tune with the story and enhances the creep factor. The story would be perfect when told near the fire on a camping trip with woodsy sounds and smells to add to the chill as campers make their way back to a tent! Bears, lions, and one-eyed dolls will seem to be hiding in the shadows of every tree. This little chiller will also creep out friends on a Halloween sleepover. Put this one on the shelf, but don't be surprised if it shows unexpectedly around the house--Mmmmwwwaaaaaahhhhh!

[Valerie McEnroe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfect series for young kids who love scary stories. A doll is unearthed and removed from its nailed box by 3 kids. The girl is drawn to the doll and begins to look more like it until it becomes apparent that the doll's spirit is trying to inhabit the girl.

[Madame Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spooky story with awesome illustrations.

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This would have scared the crap out of me when I was a kid.

[Evan Welle]

good

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick, fun read!

[Henry · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is very interesting I like the story but it takes too long to get to the action and the middle could be better but I like the overall book. (My attention span is small)

[Rose]

Read with M in mostly one sitting. She was IN the whole time.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scariest in the series.

[Awake at Midnight · Rating 4 out of 5]

The most poignant and frightening of the series for me, a girl discovers a box in the yard of an abandoned house. Beyond the Twilight Zone’s Talking Tina or Mary Downing Hahn’s The Doll in the Garden, this doll holds the spirit of a malevolent witch who can reach out and possess others. Her one true desire is to become a real little girl herself. When the girl’s brother tracks down the former resident of the old house, in a psych ward, she looks as if she has become the doll’s worse half.

He spun around to see the one-eyed witch. Standing upright. She moved quickly, mouth wicked, teeth sharp.

This is scary-- a great rainy-day read for those not quite ready for Goosebumps yet!

Awake at Midnight: Scary Tales

[Daphne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This chapter book is genuinely scary! It's well characterized and suspenseful with a nice story arc. The narrator has a strong voice; he and the other characters are original and non-stereotypical. Creepy graphics add to the atmosphere of fear. Did I mention I read this during a thunderstorm at night? Perfect timing!

[Joleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone who loves to collect porcelain dolls. I adore creepy doll books. Sometimes the really hit the nail on the head and really creep me out, or they just bore me. This wasn't super creepy, but I'm guess cause I'm a little older, I'm not that easily scared.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great choice for grades 3-5: it's scary but still appropriate for school libraries. Kids love it.