Summer camp. A haunted lake. A vengeful ghost.
Themes: Ghosts, spirits, camp stories, teamwork, friendship, tragedy
When Camp Sunny Acres reopens after a horrific tragedy, Jonah and his mother—the new owners—try hard to make it a success. Dexter, who hates camp, is intent on complaining about everything and breaking the rules.
Jonah suspects that the mysterious disturbance in the lake might be the restless spirit of a young boy who drowned two summers ago. It sounds eerily similar to the story, based on a Chinese myth, which a counselor narrates around the campfire. He’s worried about the safety of the campers and himself.
During a freak storm, the malevolent ghost captures Jonah’s mother. Can Jonah and his friends find a way to appease the spirit and rescue his mother? Or is she doomed to replace the drowned boy in the cursed lake?
Eerie Tales from the East is perfect for young readers (8-12+) of Goosebumps and ghostly mythology Age/Grade: 9-12 years/Grades 4-8 Formats: eBook/ Paperback Page Count: 148 pages ISBN:
eBook: 978-1777831820
Paperback: 978-1777831837/ 1777831830
Nominations and Awards:
Readers Favorite Five Stars
Reviews:
"Middle grade readers with an interest in both the paranormal and spooky stories from around the world will appreciate the accessibility of this book as well as the other stories in this series. This book is a compelling inclusion to libraries for middle grade readers." -Mary Lanni, Vine Voice Reviewer
"The setting has a classic horror backdrop with a summer camp that creates an ideal location for this ghost story to unfold. The tone Mahtab Narsimhan creates is the expectation that this summer will be better. Narsimhan weaves an unusual tale in that on the surface there is an ominous haunted camp, but underneath is an origin story that is emotional and will capture the heart. The lake is the focal point of this ghostly story with a beautiful surface described as a gigantic mirror that takes on a darker presence following a storm. Narsimhan incorporates various themes into the tale, such as the value of friendship and the importance of family. Through the character of Dexter, the story explores the important role of friendship and kindness which helps a spoiled child to change his behavior. A fast-paced ghost adventure, Haunted is a great spooky read for all ages with a plot reminiscent of classic children's horror stories and emotional themes regarding friendship and family."
-Liz Konkel, Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews
"A fantastic spooky ghost story to read by the campfire or cuddled up with a blanket on the couch.
It is the first summer for Jonah and his mom to run a summer swim camp. They have to make the campers feel at home so they can make enough money to make necessary repairs for next year. Otherwise, they will have to move yet again. But a campfire ghost story about a cursed lake leaves everyone nervous. Kids are starting to see and hear things, and is there something grabbing swimmers' feet and dragging them down!? Is someone sabotaging the camp, or is there a real ghost in the lake? This was a great story about friendship, kindness and overcoming fears with enough spook to have you on edge. I recommend it to everyone who loves R.L. Stine mixed with Asian mythology." -OpenedBooks Reviews "What I love about this book (and the series) is that the characters have heart, motivation, and purpose. It's a spooky read, with thrilling elements of suspense and horror, but not at the expense of story and character. I really loved the intertwining of mythology with the modern sensibility—kids will really be able to connect with the situations in this story. A very fun read!" -Lee Edward Fodi, Educator, Illustrator, Author of Spell Sweeper and The Secret of Zoone
It is the first summer for Jonah and his mom to run a summer swim camp. They have to make the campers feel at home so they can make enough money to make necessary repairs for next year. Otherwise, they will have to move yet again. But a campfire ghost story about a cursed lake leaves everyone nervous. Kids are starting to see and hear things, and is there something grabbing swimmers' feet and dragging them down!? Is someone sabotaging the camp, or is there a real ghost in the lake? This was a great story about friendship, kindness and overcoming fears with enough spook to have you on edge. I recommend it to everyone who loves R.L. Stine mixed with Asian mythology." -OpenedBooks Reviews "What I love about this book (and the series) is that the characters have heart, motivation, and purpose. It's a spooky read, with thrilling elements of suspense and horror, but not at the expense of story and character. I really loved the intertwining of mythology with the modern sensibility—kids will really be able to connect with the situations in this story. A very fun read!" -Lee Edward Fodi, Educator, Illustrator, Author of Spell Sweeper and The Secret of Zoone
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