A MIDDLE-GRADE HORROR GRAPHIC NOVEL
The
Sleepover
A sleepover. A new nanny. And a local legend that may be very, very real.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Some legends are better left alone.
The Sleepover is a middle-grade horror graphic novel about grief, friendship, and the terrifying possibility that the stories kids whisper to each other might be true.
Matt is still grieving the loss of his beloved nanny, Ruby, when his friends plan a sleepover to cheer him up. But the night takes a frightening turn when Matt's new nanny, Miss Swan, begins to look suspiciously like the witch from a local legend.
Praise for The Sleepover
"A suspenseful thrill ride for all ages!"
Kazu Kibuishi · creator of the Amulet series
"A spine-chilling story with so much heart that kids as well as adults will find it's hard to put down."
Chris Grine · co-creator of the Animorphs graphic novel series
"Sharp dialog and beautiful, suspenseful storytelling." — Mike Maihack · creator of the Cleopatra in Space series
"The Sleepover reminds us we need others to overcome the monsters in our lives." — Stephen McCranie · creator of Space Boy and Mal and Chad
"The '90s setting captures the feel of vintage horror. An excellent flashlight-under-the-blanket read." — Kirkus Reviews
"The kids… bring a Stranger Things vibe to the action-packed story." — Booklist
"A touching meditation on the loss of a caregiver that explores grief that grows monstrous." — School Library Journal
BEHIND THE STORY
The true-life inspiration behind The Sleepover.
Discover the real experiences, childhood fears, and pieces of my own life that inspired the story.
READ A PREVIEW
Stay up late.
Read 21 pages from The Sleepover.
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