One Good Punch

Sports Camp

Perpetual Check

Hide and Seeker

While the Others Sleep

Blackbriar

Squeeze (Orca Sports)

Operation Oleander

In 'Wicked Cruel,' a book by Rich Wallace, readers are introduced to three interlinked stories that explore urban legends and the power of storytelling. The tales revolve around kids in a small town who encounter and contribute to the spread of eerie local myths. The first story follows Zack, who becomes obsessed with a legend about a witch's grave. The second tale centers on Gina, who investigates the truth behind a story of a ghost dog. The final narrative focuses on Luke, who is drawn into a mystery surrounding a boy who supposedly haunts the school's basement. As the characters delve deeper into these legends, they confront their own fears and the consequences of spreading rumors. The book examines themes of truth versus fiction, the nature of fear, and the impact of stories on a community.

Discover Your Child's Next Read

One Good Punch

Rich Wallace, 2007

Sports Camp

Rich Wallace, 2010

Perpetual Check

Rich Wallace, 2009

Hide and Seeker

Daka Hermon, 2020

While the Others Sleep

Tom Becker, 2013

Blackbriar

William Sleator, 1972

Squeeze (Orca Sports)

Rachel Dunstan Muller, 2010

Operation Oleander

Valerie O. Patterson, 2013