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Danny Marble and the Application for Non-Scary Things
by
Jessica McHugh (Goodreads Author),
Dave McHugh
Danny Marble is an expert on things that go bump in the night, but it's the last thing he wants to be. He'd gladly trade his expertise for a full night of sleep: something he hasn't had in over three years. Tortured into insomnia by scary things at home and taunted for insomnia by children at school, Danny is desperate to rid himself of his torments and all aspects of his...more
ebook, 148 pages
Published
September 11th 2011
by Reliquary Press
(first published August 29th 2011)
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Kind of feel like I "know" Jessica McHugh because we are friends on Facebook so I must admit I do particularly love reading her books as I tend to feel like I recognize her voice. Absolutely loved Danny Marble and the Application for Non-Scary Things even before I started reading it because it has such a great title! The book didn't disappoint either (although I admit I kind of expected something far less sophisticated than what I got!)Will definitely pass this one off to my kidlets. If they're...more
Jessica has written a book that deals with the two major fears of most adolescents. The fear of what is out to get them in their room when they go to bed and the fear of being bullied at school. Danny Marble is a kid who is constantly plagued by fear. He can't sleep because of it and it's taking a toll on his life. All he wants is to get rid of the fear and he'll do anything to do it. Where he goes to accomplish this is when we start getting into a sort of Greek mythology theme in the book. Dann...more
Even though this story is intended for a younger audience, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The main character, Danny Marble, experiences fears that a lot of us can relate to - a relentless school bully, the loss of a beloved parent, an absent father. The scary things that stalk him at night are terrifying; reading about them gave me the creeps even at my age.
A desperate attempt to free himself from his fears once and for all leads Danny into the mystical world of dreams, where he makes new friends, re...more
A desperate attempt to free himself from his fears once and for all leads Danny into the mystical world of dreams, where he makes new friends, re...more
5 Stars (I’d give it 6 if it were possible)
This book is fantastic, and although this book is meant for a younger audience, I can safely say that people of all ages will enjoying reading this story and looking at the brilliantly dark illustrations.
I’m going to talk briefly about the illustrations first – as soon as I saw the first one, only one thing came into my mind.... Tim Burton!!! And I love him. All I could think about was Nightmare Before Christmas for some reason :). The drawings are so...more
This book is fantastic, and although this book is meant for a younger audience, I can safely say that people of all ages will enjoying reading this story and looking at the brilliantly dark illustrations.
I’m going to talk briefly about the illustrations first – as soon as I saw the first one, only one thing came into my mind.... Tim Burton!!! And I love him. All I could think about was Nightmare Before Christmas for some reason :). The drawings are so...more
Danny and the Application for Non-Scary Things is the first book I've read from Jessica McHugh, but it certainly won't be my last. From the first page I was intrigued, and could instantly relate to Danny Marble. I know my nightmares aren't real, but that doesn't make them any less terrifying. Also, I know the burden they can cause others, so it is best to tuck them away and deal with them on your own. The imagery is captivating and I am devouring it like the moon did the cow. As if his home prob...more
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Jessica McHugh is an author of speculative fiction that spans the genre from horror and alternate history to epic fantasy. A prolific writer and member of the Horror Writers Association, she has devoted herself to novels, short stories, poetry, and playwriting. She has had twelve books published in four years, including the bestselling "Rabbits in the Garden," "The Sky: The World" and the gritty c...more
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