The Curse on Spectacle Key
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A sweetly spooky ghost story a few Cuban American boy who befriends a pair of spirits and tries to interrupt the curse on his island house . . . solely to find a seemingly misplaced piece of his household’s historical past within the course of. This new center grade standalone thriller from the creator of the Muse Squad sequence is ideal for followers of Doll Bones and The Lady and the Ghost!
Frank Fernandez’s household by no means stays in a single place for lengthy. His dad and mom renovate uncommon buildings and switch them into houses, which implies the household strikes—lots. This makes it exhausting for bookish Frank to make pals. So when his dad and mom announce they’re shifting to Spectacle Key, Florida, to stay in a lighthouse—this time for good!—Frank is thrilled.
However Spectacle Key isn’t the proper eternally house they’d imagined. The lighthouse is falling aside. There are knocks on the door—however nobody is there—and mysterious sighs and sniffles from nowhere. There’s even a creepy doll that appears to maneuver by itself. May Spectacle Key be haunted?
Then in the future whereas exploring, Frank meets a woman in old school garments, with no reminiscence of who she is. What she does know, although, is that the island is underneath a curse—and she or he wants Frank’s assist to determine raise it. However what if studying the reality about Spectacle Key means dropping the primary actual good friend he’s ever had?
Writer : Balzer + Bray; Reprint version (January 30, 2024)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 0063134829
ISBN-13 : 978-0063134829
Studying age : 8 – 12 years
Grade degree : 3 – 7
Merchandise Weight : 6.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
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Natalie –
Fun, suspenseful- loved
Iâve wanted my son to start reading books on the SSYR 3-5 list so we bought this book. The cover & description looked cool so I started reading it with him. Such a great book. Probably the first time I ever told him to not read so much at school so we could read it together at home. Highly recommend this book- and pretty much any book from the SSYR list (sunshine state youth readers).
Miles –
Great young reader book especially for summer
I read this while vacationing on the West Coast of Florida. (A pre-read before I give it to my 9yo). Itâs a great summer read with relatable and quality characters. It has a plot that moves; and itâs a tad scary in a good way. There is compassion and a nice lesson about the importance of historical knowledge without being preachy. A very fun read.
Elizabeth Janvrin –
Great middle grade story!
This was a great middle grade story about Frank Fernandez, who’s family is constantly moving and renovating historic locations. With their new home on Spectacle Key, hopes are high it will be the last home! Frank was a great character and a great friend as portrayed on the pages. The mystery of his friend’s as lost memory kept me reading so I could see what was happening! This book is great for readers who enjoy a little bit of spooky, a whole lot of family culture and trying to navigate being in a new situation! Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Audio for an advanced voice galley! All thoughts and opinions are my own!
Alyson Smith –
Wonderful and just a bit spooky
A very fun novel with just a hint of spookiness so it wonât really scare anyone.
Paige G. –
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Disclaimer: I received this e-audiobook arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.Book: The Curse of Spectacle KeyAuthor: Chantel AcevedoBook Series: StandaloneRating: 5/5Diversity: Cuban MCRecommended Forâ¦: middle grade readers, horror, paranormal, ghosts, lighthousesPublication Date: September 6, 2022Genre: MG Paranormal HorrorAge Relevance: 11+ (death, grief, ghosts, some scary moments)Explanation of Above: Death and grief are slightly discussed in the book and mentioned. There are ghosts in this book and there are some scary moments that might be a little much for some sensitive readers.Publisher: Balzar & Bray/HarperTeenPages: 256Synopsis: Frank Fernandezâs family never stays in one place for long. His parents renovate unusual buildings and turn them into homes, which means the family movesâa lot. This makes it hard for bookish Frank to make friends. So when his parents announce theyâre moving to Spectacle Key, Florida, to live in a lighthouseâthis time for good!âFrank is thrilled.But Spectacle Key isnât the perfect forever home theyâd imagined. The lighthouse is falling apart. There are knocks on the doorâbut no one is thereâand mysterious sighs and sniffles from nowhere. Thereâs even a creepy doll that seems to move on its own. Could Spectacle Key be haunted?Then one day while exploring, Frank meets a girl in old-fashioned clothes, with no memory of who she is. What she does know, though, is that the island is under a curseâand she needs Frankâs help to figure out how to lift it. But what if learning the truth about Spectacle Key means losing the first real friend heâs ever had?Review: I really loved this sweet horror story! This book is very well written, combining horror, along with some classical horror elements, and messages about the importance of family and community. The book talked about English subtext, which is slightly featured throughout the book, and the MC is a little book nerd, which makes my heart happy. The book also discussed moving and had a lot of fun and comedic writing in it. The character development was well done, the world building was great, and I am now a fan of Chantel Acevedoâs writing!The only issue I had with the book is that I wish some of the loose ends at the end were talked about. I would have loved to see more about the ghosts!Verdict: Itâs so well done! Highly recommend!
Kindle Customer –
Entertaining cute listening ð¶ð°
This is a kindle e-book novel from my local library. My first book by this author.Frank’s parents are in the business of buying, fixing up, and selling properties. This means that they move every twelve months. Then they buy a lighthouse on Spectacle Key in the Florida Keys and the fun begins. There is a curse on the lighthouse from a hurricane many years ago. Frank makes friends with the spirits that are freed by learning their name. Then there is a hurricane and life changes for the family.I would highly recommend this novel and author to ð readers of family and friends relationships adventure novels ðð°. 2023 ððð»ðâº
Belleâs Middle Grade –
INCREDIBLE read!!!!
I LOVED this story so much. Atmospheric, spooky, but so much heart at its core. I loved the Muse Squad books by this author, but I may love this even more. On top of being an atmospheric, amazingly spooky MG, it has so many relatable themes & great messages. For kids who have ever had to move around a lot & constantly change schools..canât keep friends because of that, & end up always feeling the odd one out..this book will help you feel seen for sure. The excitement Frank feels when his parents tell him that the next move back to their home of Florida will be permanent, pulled at my heart strings. You fall for Frankâs character from the word go. The backstory of this lighthouse, & that surrounding area are so intriguing. PLUS, the mystery itself of the girl who appears, the doll, & âsnufflesâ. So gripping. Everything unfolds beautifully. On the edge of my seat, couldnât put down, had to keep reading. The more you learn, the more eager you are to learn even more. The twists were so good, & I LOVED how it all came together. Such a great ending. A really hauntingly beautiful read. Thrilling, spooky, amazing characters & writing, great messages..soooooo atmospheric..full of family, friendship, adventure, great messages, & a lot of heart. Mama Z was such a fascinating character, Connie was AMAZING..but my heart belongs to Mary Shelley of course lol. HIGHLY recommend. STUNNING cover by Oriol Vidal too. ð