THE SCARECROW WALKS AT MIDNIGHT

Goosebumps #20: The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight

Spoiler-Free Review

This was a mixed bag overall. The book started out strong with a great creepy atmosphere, but never really took off in a way that was remarkable or interesting. I wanted the scarecrows to do more than just walk. I wanted them to have and motives of their own. I wanted a less obvious climax. The characters were fairly strong all around, but the stakes never quite felt high enough to justify some of their actions. The twist at t...