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Like Fiction Short Stories- Don't Miss This E-book!
Author : LH Publications and Productions
For a limited time you can purchase Mysterious Chills and
Thrills by author Laura Hickey for only $2.99 via Cyber Read or
Lulu. Get the e-book today rated as a "Twilight for today's
generation." Mysterious Chills and Thrills contain 10 short
stories sure to delight young children everywhere. Everything
from ghosts, snails, secret messages and more. Critics agree Ms.
Hickey's book is one sure to make you ponder life in more ways
then one.
The Reviews "Age appropriate for children six and up*, these
stories will have you chilled and thrilled! The author has put
together several short stories that are sure to entice even the
bravest kid at bedtime. A great book to read together out loud
or under the covers with a flashlight to really get spooked!"
-Book Review Cafe
*The book has been rated appropriate for children 6 and older,
but due to the book's cover...it has been rated for ages 9-12.
"Do you enjoy a good ghost story? If so, then MYSTERIOUS CHILLS
AND THRILLS by Laura Hickey is the book for you. Filled with ten
frightening tales, Hickey puts the chills in every shadow-every
dark spot. Each story begins with a message-a warning of
sorts-and ends with why the author wrote that particular story.
Appropriate for chill-seekers ages 6 and up, Hickey's book is
the one to read during sleepovers, camp-outs, and at
story-swappings. This reviewer highly recommends Laura Hickey's
spooky and unforgettable book." - It's Only Ink!
"Laura Hickey's Mysterious Chills and Thrills will arouse the
imaginations of the young adult fiction audience, speaking to
six-year-olds and up in language natural to that age group. The
ten stories chronicle adventures with a haunted house, attacks
from an evil twin, jewelry that grants wishes for people to
disappear, a costume that sentences the wearer to life as a
shadow, and more equally bizarre outcomes. Hickey teases the
reader with Twilight Zone like prologues accompanying each tale.
Although the introductions were enticing, I did find myself
disappointed that many of the stories did not appear fully
developed, leaving me longing for a little more plot before
being hit with an inevitably twisted ending. But, since I am
further "up" than the intended age range for this short story
collection, I enlisted a second reader for additional feedback:
My eleven-year-old son. He gave every story a "cool" rating. For
Ms. Hickey I would say that translates into mission
accomplished." Melissa Levine- In The Library Reviews
"I think that this book is truly outstanding and unique among
books written for youngsters, particularly sub-teens, because
its characters so credibly speak their language and think as
they do. That reader niche immediately will identify not only
with the characters but, also, with their own approaches to
story-telling. The young people in the stories are believable.
They say the things and think the thoughts that their real-life
peers would say and think. All this credibility adds greater
meaning and impact to the story-teller's craftsmanship." - E.E.
Du Pont
"Laura Hickey is a very talented author, and I feel so honored
to be able to review her material. I love the stories in this
book, they are so full of creativity and they aren't the kind of
predictable sort of stories you can read every day. This book is
a great read and if you check it out I can guarantee you won't
regret it =)"- Loira D
"What a very, very happy day when I received your book!!! Such
a beautiful surprise!! Such a wonderful book!" -Marge Lee
"I just finished reading "Mysterious Chills and Thrills". I
liked the book a lot. I like how you introduce each story and
how you talk about it at the end. My three favorite stories are
"The Haunting of Those Who Come to Close", "The Lighted Way" and
"The Choker." "The Haunting of Those Who Come to Close" was my
most favorite because I love haunted mansions and stories about
twins."- Brittany La Flash
"Usually when my 10 yr. old niece visits I have to do a lot of
creative planning to keep her occupied. During a recent visit,
however, I presented her with a copy of "Mysterious Chills and
Thrills". She couldn't put the book down. I know how she felt.
Laura Hickey's writing style, unusual subject matters and very
real characters pulls you into her stories and makes you want to
read more. The only disappointment with this book is when it
ended and there were no more stories to read. My niece and I are
eagerly waiting for Laura's next book." - Adrienne Lind
"After starting Mysterious Chills and Thrills I couldn't put it
down. Laura Hickey is a talented young author. Her love for
writing and imaginative mind will take her far. I look forward
to her next book." - Betty Newell
"This is a collection of short stories where things aren't
always as they appear. Think Twilight Zone for mid-elementary
school kids. The stories are such that they offer suspense and
fantasy, without creating fear.
Big Kid Reaction: Don't try this book with kids under five. The
stories aren't too spooky, but the younger kids just won't get
it, Some stories ended a little flat--just ended, without a
proper catharsis or climax.
Little Kid Reaction: When asked, our first grader will say the
stories are "good," in the same tone of voice used to describe
the day in school. That said, it was re-requested for several
nights running.
Pros: The first thing to know is, these did NOT cause nightmares
in a six-year-old boy. The stories are short, suitable for
bedtime reading, and the "horror" of the stories is drawn from
suspense and odd twists (boy turning into a snail, boy wishes
for twin brother and gets an evil twin one day). They do NOT
rely on blood and gore.
Cons: None" - The Reading Tub
Spark your imagination, get your copy before it's gone!
Available now till December 30th. http://laurahickey.com for Ms.
Hickey's Bio, free writing tips and more!
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