Creep Show (Eek! Stories to Make You Shriek) [Mass Market Paperback]

Jennifer Dussling (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 7, 1996 | Age Level: 6 and up | Series: Eek! Stories to Make You Shriek

While attending a series of free movie showings at the old Star Movie Palace, a young boy discovers that not only is he the only one in the theater, but he is also becoming a part of the films.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2?A new series of beginning readers aimed at the younger siblings of "Goosebumps" (Scholastic) fans. The plots are predictable; the only title that involves a bit of physical danger and may leave readers with some doubts is Creep Show, in which the main character becomes part of the screen action each time he visits the theater. A bicycle's former owner returns as a ghost for some rides in Haunted Bike, The Bad-Luck Penny causes problems for its finder by taking his wishes literally, and a statue comes to life in Wax Museum. The texts use repetitive vocabulary and all rely heavily on choppy phrases rather than complete sentences. Large, colorful illustrations give readers clues to the story lines but do not enhance the tales through their quality or special effects. The bold covers might attract children to the books, but the stories themselves are thin.?Maura Bresnahan, Topsfield Town Library, MA
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 47 pages
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (May 7, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0448412721
• ISBN-13: 978-0448412726
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,556,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really great one, January 3, 2001

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This review is from: Creep Show (Eek! Stories to Make You Shriek) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was super, and I didn't find the ending too scary at all. In fact, not to give anything away, the ending is the BEST part about the book--and the quirky illustrations. A good one and not just for the brave at heart.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Too Scary For Babies, January 11, 2002

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This review is from: Creep Show (Eek! Stories to Make You Shriek) (Mass Market Paperback)

Creep Show is perfect for the child who feels the other Eek! series aren't scary enough. It's the story of a boy who fears a spooky old movie theater, yet is fascinated by the titles and signs that seem to appear just for him. Exciting enough to hold an older child's interest.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ever want to be in the movies?, October 23, 2002

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This review is from: Creep Show (Eek! Stories to Make You Shriek) (Mass Market Paperback)

Kids stay away from the old Star Theatre...seems someone died there years ago. Now a boy has a strange desire to go to the deserted theatre alone. Not only is he the only customer in the audience, he is really IN the movies on screen! He has several close calls, appearing in a dangerous surfing movie and a baseball movie. Then, he appears in something really scary..! This is the best Eek book so far; a big hit with 7-9 year old boys, especially. It's easy to read, fast-paced, and has creepy illustrations showing a regular kid in extraordinary situations. Your child will enjoy being scared over and over again.