The Spell of the Sorcerer's Skull

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Summary: what happened
Review: John Bellairs was my favorite author when I was in fifth grade and this was my favorite book. Any kid will absolutely be enthralled by it. The sad thing is, is that what I find even more horrifying than Bellairs' creepy tales is the fact that Edward Gorey's covers have been replaced with some rather bland artwork. Gorey was a true master and no other artist could possibly conjure up the lurking fear of these books. Very bad move. To me, Bellairs and Gorey will forever be linked together. Sadly, kids today won't be able to ponder his wonderfully shadowy covers. Very sad.

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Summary: A well written novel that delivers a chilly feeling.
Review: This book is magnifecently written with good characters and an amazing plot. Not a horror but dishes out an eerie feeling, perfect to read on a stormy fall night.