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When Nightmares Come to Town: The Stranger in the Shadows

When Nightmares Come to Town: The Stranger in the Shadows

Published in
2023
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Description

Tommy Riley is your average 6th grader, but not for long. He’s thrust into a darkness that his small town of Pittsboro has never seen the likes of before. He hears frightening whispers, his sister is missing, his parents are acting strangely, and the new shop owner in town gives him the creeps! Searching for answers, Tommy and his friends must determine what is real and who to trust, and what they find will chill them to the bone. Tommy must find the courage to escape this nightmare and the shadows that lurk within . . .
Age
8-14
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
153 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Engaging mystery that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
  • Relatable characters that embody the spirit of friendship and bravery.
  • Perfect blend of supernatural elements with the trials of coming of age.