Gravebooks (Nightbooks #2)

by J a White (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Nightbooks

Return to the world of Nightbooks . . . if you dare. Dead stories--and dead witches--are back to haunt Alex and Yasmin. To find a happy ending, Alex will have to write it, in this sequel to Nightbooks from acclaimed author J. A. White.

Alex thought he was done with witches. But when Natacha, the witch who held him captive for scary stories, appears again one night, Alex realizes he's trapped in a nightmare--literally. She's found a way to enter his dreams with a new, terrifying familiar named Simeon. And they once again want Alex to write. Transported to a story graveyard with best friend Yasmin, Alex will have to complete an original scary story each night.But what does Natacha plan to do with his finished stories? And what makes a story good enough? While Natacha might have control of the beginnings, only Alex has the power to write the ending.

In Nightbooks 2, readers can delight in a spooky story while also exploring the craft of writing alongside Alex. As he writes his own scary tales, he learns about plot twists, active characters, identifying originality, and accepting feedback, as well as dealing with writer's block--making this an ideal book to read for fun or use in classrooms.

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Kirkus Reviews

The courage, trust, and creativity of the book’s lead duo add depth and heighten reader investment. A refreshing, imaginative take on supernatural evildoers.

Review quotes

"Alex must tell a scary story each night, and these stories provide an extra layer of fun and thrills, while never [becoming] too intense. Nightbooks is sure to please almost any reader, and it might even give them tips on how to craft their own stories along the way." — BookPage

"The rewards are huge: a thrilling plot, with strong messages of self-acceptance, being who you are, being a good friend, and problem-solving—as well as quite a few short, creepy stories and much discussion of the writer's craft and how to make storytelling work for you." — Common Sense Media

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780063082021
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Publication date
August 20, 2023
Series
Nightbooks
BISAC categories
JUV047000 - Juvenile Fiction | Books & Libraries
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV018000 - Juvenile Fiction | Horror
JUV012050 - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables | African
Library of Congress categories
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