Will Mabbitt writes. He writes in libraries, in cafes, on the toilet, and sometimes, when his laptop runs out of power, he writes in his head. Before he got paid to do this, he worked in London and spent a lot of time stuck on the train—which is where he wrote his first book,The Unlikely Adventures of Mabel Jones. Will Mabbitt lives with his family somewhere on the south coast of England.
This series opener is delightfully spooky, complemented by scratchy
black-and-white illustrations...A creepy romp.
—Kirkus Reviews
The story is earnest, spooky, and cheerfully bleak. Those with a
taste for dark tales will certainly enjoy following Jake on his
gothic adventure.
—The Horn Book
Knight’s interspersed illustrations provide flavor and occasional
spooks (her illustration of the terrifying bonewulf is particularly
chilling), but her red-nosed, round-cheeked characters add whimsy
and a fairy-tale flair that keep this macabre tale from creeping
into too-scary territory. Perfect for fans of The Graveyard Book
(BCCB 10/08) looking for slightly sillier fare, this is sure to be
a Halloween hit, with ghouls and boys eagerly awaiting the rest of
the promised series.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
While clearly replete with ghouls and ghasts of all stripes, this
British import is creepy but never too scary, and packed with
laughs. Occasional excerpts from ghostly guide The Book of the Dead
catalog different types of spirits, and enticingly expand the world
of this series-starter for curious readers. Recommend for readers
looking for a quick-paced, just-spooky-enough romp.
—School Library Journal
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