Curse of the Cornfield Ghost
“Entertaining and suspenseful storytelling with relatable elementary school characters.”
No one chooses to be scared by a ghost on Halloween night.
Or do they?
Finn is certain the cornfield on his street is haunted. Botts, his best friend, thinks Finn is a little paranoid. But strange things have happened every October on Halloween night. When Halloween arrives, someone dressed in a black cape steals kids’ sacks of candy. Finn realizes he must do the unthinkable to catch the thief. He must enter the cornfield and experience his worst fear. Join Finn, Botts, and Tess in their search for the stolen candy and the thief’s true identity.
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“In this well-crafted work of juvenile fiction, debut author Knight wraps a lively narrative around believable kids in the realistic setting of a neighborhood, home, and school, pacing the story with humor, a touch of authentic suspense, and a message about standing up for others.”
“Stew Knight delivers age-appropriate scares and suspense in his entertaining Halloween-themed middle-grade book. . . . The frights are gentle but attention grabbing, the twists and turns compelling but not overly complex—a perfect step up for young readers looking for a bit more adventure and excitement.”