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The Wooden Mile (Something Wickedly Weird #1)
by
Chris Mould
THE WOODEN MILE VOLUME 1: PIRATES…WEREWOLVES…LOST TREASURE AND A SPOOKY HOUSE
Something Wickedly Weird is most definitely here! Crampton Rock seems like a lovely seaside town…at least until dark. When eleven-year-old Stanley Buggles inherits a house from a mysterious uncle he didn’t know he had, he also inherits a mystery and some strange and sinister new neighbors.
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Published
September 30th 2008
by Roaring Brook Press
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The title of this series caught my eye ("Something Wickedly Weird"), as did the dark front cover. In reading the book, though, I didn't find it all that weird, and the interior art was only so-so. There are pictures of crabs on the chapter headings and elsewhere in the book that are never mentioned ... what's up with the crabs? The writing is pretty good and flows easily. The reason I give this just *** is because the plot is sometimes rushed or isn't all that convincing. Two exam...more
Mould, C. (2007). Something Wickedly Weird: The Wooden Mile. New York: Roaring Brook Press.
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Stanley, as the youngest living relative of his great-uncle, inherits the deceased man’s hall and all of the wackiness of the people who live in the town of Compton Rock. Stanley leaves home without his busy parents to take possession of the immense Candlestick Hall and is greeted by unusual characters and strange rules, one of which is “don’t go out after dark.”
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1596433833
Stanley, as the youngest living relative of his great-uncle, inherits the deceased man’s hall and all of the wackiness of the people who live in the town of Compton Rock. Stanley leaves home without his busy parents to take possession of the immense Candlestick Hall and is greeted by unusual characters and strange rules, one of which is “don’t go out after dark.”
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Eleven year old Stanley Buggles has inherited his late Great-Uncle Admiral Bartholomew Swift's estate, Candlestick Hall. He sets out for Crampton Rock, a small fishing village, where the property is located. Candlestick Hall and Crampton Rock turn out to be quite interesting, but also wickedly weird!
This is a page turner filled with adventure and creative characters: pirates, a werewolf, an overprotective housekeeper, a wise keeper of the rock, and a talking fish.
The ...more
This is a page turner filled with adventure and creative characters: pirates, a werewolf, an overprotective housekeeper, a wise keeper of the rock, and a talking fish.
The ...more
Stanley Buggles inherits a property on Crampton rock from his long-lost uncle. When he goes to see the place, he realizes that Crampton Rock is not a normal place. First, he has to have papers to prove he can step foot on CR, then he's told not to go out at night. Come to find out that there is a werewolf on the loose and three pirates want him to get rid of it. Of course, they don't have the well-being of the citizens of CR in mind--they want to be able to go out at night to rob Stanley of a pr...more
A young boy inherits a manor house in a town that gets cut off from the mainland at high tide. Toss in three ex-pirates, an elderly shopkeeper who turns into a werewolf every night and you have all of the makings for a fun kids book.
For me, however, that didn't happen. All of the ingredients were there, including some great illustrations (and a fantastic font for the messages) but it all fell flat. None of it was all that funny, nor exciting, nor... well, all that worth the time.
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For me, however, that didn't happen. All of the ingredients were there, including some great illustrations (and a fantastic font for the messages) but it all fell flat. None of it was all that funny, nor exciting, nor... well, all that worth the time.
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I was given a small pile of children books to read (3 books to be exact) and this was one of them.
It's a bit hard to review this book because I don't have all that much to say about it. I didn't find this book boring nor did I find it that exciting. It certainly is a book aimed for little children which was the whole point for my reading.
But in some places it just fell a little flat. I didn't feel compelled to keep turning the pages to find what happened next.
I'm s...more
It's a bit hard to review this book because I don't have all that much to say about it. I didn't find this book boring nor did I find it that exciting. It certainly is a book aimed for little children which was the whole point for my reading.
But in some places it just fell a little flat. I didn't feel compelled to keep turning the pages to find what happened next.
I'm s...more
When eleven year old Stanley Buggles inherits a house from an unknown great-uncle, he has no idea what lies ahead. His parents put him on the train and send off to Crampton Rock for the summer to take possession of his new property. Things aren't quite that simple, as Stanley soon discovers. Before he can set foot on Crampton Rock, he has to present the proper documents proving that he is a land-owner. Only those that actually own property on the island are allowed to cross the wooden mile, a lo...more
"This book is a really fun read that will appeal to a wide range of readers. It's part Roald Dahl and part Lemony Snicket -- but unlike Snicket, this book will be readable by a wider range of children. The chapters aren't quiet as long and the spacing is done with more room and there are some illustrations- which is terrific for just getting started with chapter books. The hero of the book is likeable and the other characters are well described. There is just enough mystery and adventure to...more
Eleven-year-old Stanley Buggles just received a mysterious package. Inside was a large, old key and a letter from the Mayoress of Crampton Rock. It seems that Stanley had a long lost great-uncle who just died and left him a house. Now Stanley is off to visit Candlestick Hall for the summer under the watchful eye of Mrs. Carelli, the housekeeper of Candlestick Hall.
As he arrives on Crampton Rock, Stanley realizes right away that he’s in a strange place. For one thing you can’t even se...more
As he arrives on Crampton Rock, Stanley realizes right away that he’s in a strange place. For one thing you can’t even se...more
I'm not a fan of books that appear to be aware of their own wit, so it's not surprising that the tone of The Wooden Mile didn't work for me. Beyond that, the book was still okay. The illustrations while interesting, didn't always hold true to their subjects (the illustrated boy in no way looks eleven). The ending is a little too quick for me. The villains are there, and then they're not? And shooting a werewolf in the head doesn't kill the human inside? I felt that was a cop out.
This is a fun series. Mysterious inheritances, pirates, ghosts, treasures, werewolves, and a talking fish. What more could you want?
It's written on the "tween" level, so it's quick and not too deep. The author is primarily an illustrator, so the pictures are great, even if the writing isn't. But it's good enough that I will continue reading the series.
It's written on the "tween" level, so it's quick and not too deep. The author is primarily an illustrator, so the pictures are great, even if the writing isn't. But it's good enough that I will continue reading the series.
Kaethe
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it's a great set-up: young Stanly Buggles has inherited a house from a great-uncle he didn't know he had. He gets to go off and live in his house for the summer under the watchful (but not too watchful) eye of a faithful housekeeper. The house happens to be set on a most unusual island, full of mysteries and adventures and pirates and werewolves.
For me it didn't quite gel, but the PandaBat loved it. I'll certainly be willing to try more.
For me it didn't quite gel, but the PandaBat loved it. I'll certainly be willing to try more.
suckered in by the packaging. sort of fluffy horror. there's a werewolf and pirates and a surprise inheritance involved. the illustrations are fun and a good match to the mood of the book. i'm somewhat interested in reading other books in the series but mostly because they are quick reads that i don't need to dedicate a lot of time to.
The Wooden Mile: Something Wickedly Weird is a delightful book written by Chris Mould for 9 to 12 year olds, but I’m a few years past that and I loved it. It is published by Roaring Brook Press.
It is the story of eleven year old Stanley Buggles, an ordinary boy who received a letter informing him that his Great-Uncle Bartholomew (who he’s never met) has died and left his estate and and all of his possessions to Stanley. It is decided that Stanley should visit the estate, Candlestick...more
It is the story of eleven year old Stanley Buggles, an ordinary boy who received a letter informing him that his Great-Uncle Bartholomew (who he’s never met) has died and left his estate and and all of his possessions to Stanley. It is decided that Stanley should visit the estate, Candlestick...more
Another great book club book. The boys really enjoyed this and it was a great recommendation from a great resouce (KELLI). It has plenty of corky wierd things happening and you are just trying to put it all together and figure out the big mystery. Everyone could not wait to read the rest of the books in the series.
Molly
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This is a great "scary" series for books who enjoy phillip Ardagh or a silly story with a scary theme. The illustrations that go along with the story are great and it is a little high interest low level going on here. Not to mention I love talking fish and how do you confuse a pike and a tuna? Grades 3+
The illustrations and nicely creepy. The story moves along at a good clip as well, and keeps the 6.5 year old's attention. The alcoholic pirates and the repeated references to drunken pirate tales, breath, mugs, and bars are a little odd though. Aside from that, I'd have given it three stars.
As the youngest surviving relative, Stanley Buggles has inherited his late uncle's estate on the mysterious Crampton Rock, a town haunted by werewolves and pirates. A one-of-a-kind combination of pirates and werewolves.
The title caught my eye. It is a series and looked to be boy-centric. I thought i would try it. I didn't get very far before it felt like I was reading something I had already read before. It was not very original. I lost interest and forgot about it. It had so much potential but was not the book for me right now.
This book is freakishly funny, and kind of creepy. But i loved every minute of it! It had one of my favorite things: things that are not humanly possible! Like werewolves, and talking fish! + the art in this book is really cool! :) *
This was a fun book about a boy who inherits an estate from his great uncle and finds himself involved with pirates, a werewolf and a knack for adventure.
Malcolm says, "I think it's cool because of the pistol and the silver bullet. My favorite character was William Cake, and my favorite moment was when Stanley got a bag of sweets."
I concur.
I concur.
Cocasse ou pathétique, chacun choisira son camp. Il s'agit avant tout d'une initiation au fantastique pour des jeunes lecteurs (à partir de 8 ans). A mon sens, l'histoire est saugrenue, le héros est un gentil benêt mais la tournure de l'intrigue est bien amenée. J'ai surtout aimé les illustrations en noir et blanc, elles sont magnifiques et accompagnent le texte avec bon goût.
Very Lemony Snicket. I read this book in two short sittings and enjoyed it a lot. I really liked the art for it as well.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great storyline and nice flow. It had lots of strange happenings, which I love in a book.
This was a great book! Better than what I thought. Had a couple turns and twists in it. Perfect for middle school and up.
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This was a pretty fun werwolf and pirate versus boy adventure. Great for a reluctant reader.
Carla Ehrenreich
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Can't decide if the main character is very brave or very foolish? Does it matter?
Yvette
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a good read for 4/5 grade! Enjoyed and would read the next in series!
i leard never let someone who u know take care of u
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