  | Stitchers (Fright Watch) Author: Lawrence, Lorien | |
| Price: $21.88 | ||
Summary:
Thirteen-year-olds Quinn Parker and Mike Warren uncover the awful truth about their strange neighbors and the gruesome secret of how they stay young.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.40 Points: 8.0 Quiz: 509482 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (-) (07/01/20)
School Library Journal (07/01/20)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 07/01/2020 Gr 5 Up—Something strange is happening on Goodie Lane, and 13-year-old Quinn Parker is on the case. She and her police officer father had myriad theories about "the Oldies" on the cul-de-sac—neighbors who only seem to get younger and spryer with time—but now that he's dead, Quinn's taken to secretly investigating with the help of her neighbor, Mike Warren. As summer vacation approaches, things quickly take a turn for the dark and sinister. Will Quinn and Mike be able to solve the mystery of Goodie Lane before the Oldies can stop them? This debut thriller is certain to leave readers eager for a good scare wanting more, which is perfect considering it's the first in a new series. While Quinn's theories range from vampires to mad scientists (not as far off as one might think), her seeming flights of fancy are tempered by Mike's scientific mind, giving the story a more realistic feel. And while a budding romance between the two is hinted at, this element is secondary and sweetly innocent. Mike is Black; all other characters present as white. VERDICT A truly creepy read, perfect for fans of "Goosebumps" and Stranger Things. Recommended purchase.—Kaitlin Frick, Darien Lib., CT - Copyright 2020 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
School Library Journal - 07/01/2020 - Copyright 2020 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
