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I’m excited to share my book review for Scareground by Angela Kecojevic. Many thanks to @The_WriteReads, @NeemTreePress and the author, @ajkecojevic for allowing me to participate in the blog tour. This is my book review for Scareground, a title I highly recommend.
Title: Scareground
Author: Angela Kecojevic
Publisher: Neem Tree Press
Genre: Middle Grade, Spooky Mystery
Length: 304 pages
Published: September 7, 2023
Order the Book Here: www.amazon.com
Roll up, roll up, the Scareground is in town!
Twelve-year-old Nancy Crumpet lives above a bakery and her life is a delightful mix of flour, salt, and love. Yet her mind is brimming with questions no one can answer: Why did her birth parents disappear? Why can she speak with the sky? And why must she keep her mysterious birthmark hidden?
Everything is about to change when the Scareground returns to Greenwich. Nancy is convinced it holds the answers to her parents’ disappearance. Nancy and her best friend Arthur Green meet the fair’s spooky owner, Skelter, and discover a world full of dark magic and mystery. Nancy must confront her greatest fears to get to the truth. But is she ready for all the secrets the Scareground will reveal? This book review for Scareground highlights how the mysteries unfold.
Angela Kecojevic writes an intriguing tale in Scareground. Set in Victorian-era Greenwich, London, the narrative opens with an invitation to the eerie Tombola Fair. The story follows the protagonist, Nancy, as she navigates a world full of secrets, fear, and unexpected discoveries. The character Skelter and his mysterious fairground introduce a maze of curiosities and horrors that provides the backdrop for Nancy’s journey. This book review for Scareground delves into these details.
Scareground hooks readers with its vivid descriptions and writing. The author’s portrayal of the fairground, especially the details of the carousel made of bones, shows her excellent writing skills. The author’s ability to conjure a sense of dread and suspense is commendable. The character development, especially for Nancy, is fantastic. It makes her a relatable and compelling heroine. Her courage and curiosity drive the story forward, and readers feel an emotional connection with her.
One of the novel’s strengths lies in its attention to detail and how the author blends historical elements with horror. The Victorian setting provides an ideal stage for the macabre, and placing the seemingly normal with the spooky enhances the story’s impact. There were times when the pacing felt off. The narrative sometimes lingers in scenes, making maintaining tension and momentum hard. Additionally, while the story is great, certain plot points may seem predictable to seasoned readers of the genre.
Nonetheless, the book’s exploration of fear and bravery is compelling. The underlying message of confronting one’s fears is subtle, which should resonate well with middle-grade readers. The author constructed a world of well-defined characters, making Scareground a must-read for fans of gothic horror and spooky mysteries.
My rating:
Angela Kecojevic is a senior librarian, author and creative writing tutor. She has written for the Oxford Reading Tree program and the multi-award-winning adventure park Hobbledown where her characters can be seen walking around, something she still finds incredibly charming! She is a member
of the Climate Writers Fiction League, a group of international authors who use climate issues in their work. Angela lives in the city of Oxford with her family.
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