The Devil, the Banshee and Me

by L.M. Falcone and Lucy Falcone

Book Overview

In this frightfully funny novel by L.M. Falcone, somebody has moved into the creepy, abandoned cottage in the cemetery across the road from Will Trenom's house in small, sleepy Port Elgin. Will is on... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1553378946
• ISBN13: 9781553378945
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Kids Can Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Might Be Scary for a Little One

My son just turned seven, & this book is appropriate for his reading level (which is 4th- or 5th-grade), but not for his maturity level. He read several chapters in one day & seemed to be enjoying himself very much, but he had a hard time falling asleep, & --once he did--he had nightmares. I'm not blaming anyone but myself: after all, I'm the one who let him read the book; however, I wanted to warn others that this might not be the best book for a 1st- or 2nd-grader with an advanced reading level. Take it from me: death is a scary subject for some little ones...even if they don't seem phased at the time!

Devils and Banshees? This better be good...and it is!

Although a bit put off by the title, once I begun the story I almost couldn't put it down! The book flows easily,and the mystery facing Will kept me glued to the pages. The author makes sure the reader understands every piece of the puzzle by masterfully including the definitions of words like "banshee" through conversations between the characters, which makes it easy to continue reading the book. It was not a scary book, and although a bit dark at times, the mix of funny situations and troubles was well balanced. The series of events made Will's problems, although very serious, throughly enjoyable.