Author: Kate Alice Marshall
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
School: Brentwood Park Primary School
Reviewer: Hritika Grade 6
Genre: Ghosts
Category: Horror
Tag: Ghosts
Charlie Greer is nothing special. At least not compared to her family. Her sister Opal is a ghost. Her brother Mateo is a werewolf. And her other brother Gideon has telekinetic powers. Charlie's mother says her superpower is maturity, which Charlie hopes to prove when her parents go on vacation, leaving her in charge of her gifted siblings. How hard could it be? But strange things start to happen when new neighbours move onto their…
What would you do if the people next door weren’t human? Monsters Next Door by Kate Alice Marshall is a peculiar and slightly chilling story about mysterious neighbours and the secrets they hide. The suspense builds quickly as strange events unfold, making it hard to put the book down. I enjoyed how the tension increased and how realistic the characters felt. This book is perfect for readers who like spooky stories that aren’t too scary. Overall, it is an engaging and thrilling read that keeps you curious until the end. It leaves you thinking about what might be hidden nearby.