Book details
The Northern Frights
Description
In The Northern Frights, the third book in the spooky Scary School series, Charles New Kid Nukid and his friends, including Lattie, a girl ninja, must fight an epic battle with an ice dragon to save their school. But first they must survive going to Scream Academy as exchange students. And that may be hard, because the Academy has an abominable snowman for a principal, a Headless Horseman as one of the teachers, and the students are yetis, trolls, and ogres!Will Charles survive to make an ancient prophecy come to pass and save everyone? The illustrated Scary School trilogy by Derek the Ghost, with its mix of humor, scares, and adventure, is a perfect pick for middle-grade readers of the Wayside School series and the Zach Files books.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
272 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'The Northern Frights', being the third book in the 'Scary School' series by Derek the Ghost, offers an exciting and engaging plot that continues the adventures of the students at Scary School. Readers who have followed the series will be eager to discover the new challenges and spooky fun that await in this installment.
- Humor and Horror Blend: Derek the Ghost has a unique talent for blending humor with horror, making 'The Northern Frights' an entertaining read for middle-grade readers who enjoy a good scare without it being too intense. The book's ability to make readers laugh while on the edge of their seats is a compelling reason to dive in.
- Creative World-Building: The author creates a vivid and imaginative world filled with a variety of monsters, ghosts, and other supernatural beings. Reading 'The Northern Frights' allows one to immerse themselves in the creative and well-thought-out setting of Scary School, which is both fantastical and relatable.
- Character Development: As the series progresses, readers get to see the growth and development of their favorite characters. 'The Northern Frights' provides further insight into the personalities and backstories of the Scary School students, making it a must-read for fans who are invested in the characters' journeys.