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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2010
Gr 4-7 The tension between the residents of eccentric, dilapidated Spooking and those of upscale, soulless Darlington continues in this sequel to "Fiendish Deeds"(S & S, 2008). Joy Wells, having halted one attempt at Spooking's gentrification in her first adventure, hopes to have the town preserved as a historical site by proving that it was the residence of her favorite author, E. A. Peugeot. Meanwhile Mr. Phipps, the cynical, ambitious aide to the mayor of Darlington, pursues h...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
In this sequel to <i>Fiendish Deeds</i>, Joy's research on Spooking--her decrepit hilltop community--intersects with Oct...Log In or Sign Up to Read More