by Michael Regina
Illustrations by the author
Razoerbill
Penguin Random House LLC
2022
224 pages
ISBN: 9780593117361
Perfect for middle grade readers who enjoyed "Stranger Things" and a good scare.
Three friends arrive for a sleepover at the Russo's. They are hoping to cheer up their bestie Matthew whose beloved nanny has died. He's missing Ruby and grieving, so his friends decide a friendship intervention is needed. Meanwhile ,Mrs. Russo is seeking a new nanny. Enter Miss Swan.
Miss Swan has something "off" about her. Matthew senses it, but his friends don't believe it. The boys believe in the old story about the Witch of the Woods who lures unsuspecting children into the woods and they're never seen again. Indeed, Miss Swan might be the monster they fear.
The boys with the help of Judy (Matthew's younger sis) must face the monster and escape.
Illustrations are spot-on for spooky scenes and the monster is truly scary.
Highly recommended grades 5 and up.
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