The Keeper

Name: The Keeper
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Guadalupe García McCall
ISBN: 9780063076952

Author: Guadalupe García McCall

Narrator: Gary Tiedemann

Unabridged: 6 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 02/08/2022

Categories: Children's Fiction, Horror Stories, Fantasy Stories

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Inspired by a terrifying true story, acclaimed author Guadalupe Garcia McCall creates a twisty tale about a boy desperately trying to survive in a new town with a secret past. James always knew moving from Texas to Oregon was going to be horrible.. But no sooner have he and his family arrived in their ""perfect"" new home in their ""perfect"" new town than he starts getting mysterious letters from someone called the Keeper. Someone who claims to be watching him. Someone who is looking for “young blood.”James and his sister, Ava, are obviously in danger. But the problem with having a history of playing practical jokes is that no one believes James—not even his parents. Now James and Ava need to figure out who is sending the letters before they become the next victims in their neighborhood’s long history of missing children.Because one thing is clear: Uncovering the truth about the Keeper is the only thing that will keep them alive. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Guadalupe García McCall

Guadalupe García McCall was born in Mexico and moved to Texas as a young girl, keeping close ties with family on both sides of the border. She has written five books as well as many poems for children. She moved from Texas a few years ago and now lives in the Pacific Northwest. Though she loves taking nature walks in the great outdoors, she doesn't go out alone at night because she knows there's all kinds of cucuys out there!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bookishrealm on February 12, 2022

We loveeee a good middle grade horror story and this one definitely held my attention. It was such a great mix of horror and thriller elements that I didn't anticipate. This only my second book by McCall, but I will definitely spend more time exploring more of their works. 4.5 Stars What's so interes......more

Goodreads review by Keisha | A Book Like You on March 24, 2022

*4.5 stars LIKES 🃏The sibling prank wars! ✏️ Fast-paced writing, but also a story I wanted to take slow and enjoy. 🇲🇽 The Mexican American culture explored as well as the inclusion of Spanish words that were easily discernible by context clues (and there was also a Glossary in the back). ⚠️ The tips for......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on March 18, 2022

If you’re a fan of mysteries, folk horror, and grew up on Scooby-Doo, you should absolutely pick this up. I think this book is also a great way for someone who has always been too scared to read horror to dip a toe in. Twelve-year-old James and his ten-year-old sister Ava have moved from the home whe......more

Goodreads review by Evelyn on January 07, 2022

The smile on my face after I finished this book…wow! I loved this book so much! The main characters were well developed, the relationships within the family felt so real and loving and the way the author managed to weave different aspects of culture and story telling and strong family bonds with them......more

Goodreads review by Lynn K. on April 21, 2022

Very slow to get started. The mystery doesn’t get introduced until 30%, and it was never clear exactly what the Keeper wanted James to do. The first letter just told James to explore his new house. Like, ok? And? Things are introduced and then never mentioned again (view spoiler)[(the secret room under their livin (hide spoiler)]......more