In short: Stevie likes horror movies and books…but when he discovers a real haunted house and a real haunting, he chickens out and has to be dragged into finding out more by his best friend, Angie. What they discover is a threat to their lives and the ones they love.

Stevie, a big horror movie and book fan, is also the victim of bullies in Nohope, Vermont. The bullies chase him into some woods that are supposed to be, if not haunted, then at least too creepy to be running around in. More...

The cover attracted me to this book. The minute I saw it I paused and thought, “Now, that looks interesting.” It promised weird things with its vivid colours and wacky looking character.

Fright Files is a series for younger readers. As I write for younger readers and actually enjoy reading books for this age group, I thought I’d give the book a go. And why not, it’s free!

Stevie and Angie are best friends. She’s fearless and looks for adventure and he goes along for the r More...

I'm always looking for books I can read with my eight-year-old son. I'm a homeschooler and it can be a challenge to find books that we both enjoy. But The Broken Thing by Peter Swift was a great fit. It was creepy and interesting and filled with loveable characters. My son, who is a bit of a reluctant reader, was often laughing out loud or begging for one more chapter, especially during the suspenseful conclusion. A great book for all ages!