One-Eyed Doll

Scary Tales #5

by James Preller, Iacopo Bruno

Welcome. Have a seat. The doll will move if you ask nicely. She's got a story to tell. But be warned. One-Eyed Doll isn't just any tale. This is a Scary Tale.
Meet Malick Rice and his sister, Tiana. Two kids who love to hunt for hidden treasure and are about to make their biggest find yet. A small box, locked tight, buried behind a deserted house. A box meant to stay buried forever… in this bone-chilling tale from James Preller and Iacopo Bruno.

Genres: Horror, Childrens

112 pages, Hardcover

First published September 2, 2014

About the author

James Preller (born 1961) is the children's book author of the Jigsaw Jones Mysteries, which are published by Scholastic Corporation. He grew up in Wantagh, New York and went to college in Oneonta, New York. After graduating from college in 1983, James Preller was employed as a waiter for one year before being hired as a copywriter by Scholastic Corporation, where he was introduced (through their books) to many noatable children's authors. This inspired James Preller to try writing his own books. James Preller published his first book, entitled MAXX TRAX: Avalanche Rescue, in 1986. Since that time, James Preller has written a variety of books, and has written under a number of pen names, including Mitzy Kafka, James Patrick, and Izzy Bonkers. James Preller lives in Delmar, New York with his wife Lisa and their three children.

http://us.macmillan.com/author/jamesp...

Reviews

[ARTINA]

متاسفانه بخاطر ژانرش به سلیقه من نمیخورد. بد نبودا ولی نمیدونم چرا ارتباط نگرفتم باهاش

[Elina]

3.5

[Alexis]

Carino, non particolarmente spaventoso ma si fa leggere.

[Mehsi]

A scary doll, a witch, and a boy who is dedicated to saving his sister no matter what!

This is a wonderful Halloween read, it features all sorts of creepy things, the biggest of them a one-eyed doll taking over control! Dolls are one of those things that I stay far far away from. You never know when one starts talking and possessing your mind!

This one starts off pretty nicely, but things take a turn for the eerie when our MC's little sister finds a box in the garden of the haunted house. Anyone would know to run away, stay away, or to just leave the box as it is, but not these kids. Typical horror stupidity right there. But then again, if we didn't have people acting stupid during creepy things we wouldn't have horror books/movies.

Our boy is at first quite happy his sister has a new friend, but he quickly notices changes. His sister is acting weird, he hears her talking to someone (or something), and that is just the beginning. I just loved our MC, how he cared so so much for his little sister, he tried to help her. Tried to figure out what was going on.

With each page, each day passing, things got gradually creepier.

We eventually find out what is going on with the doll, what it is, and what it can do.

The ending was exciting, but also spooky, especially those last pages. Dang, burning would have been better I guess?

There are also illustrations throughout the book and I love how well they capture the mood of the story. The doll is creepy as hell, and I think it wasn't such a good idea to read this one late at night.

All in all, a book I would recommend, it is perfect for this Halloween season.

Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/

[Veronica]

This is a wonderful introduction to horror for preteens. The stories are original and are accompanied by very descriptive imagery.

[طاها امیری]

کتاب بسیار جذاب و خواندنی بود.

[Karen]

Malik is mostly responsible for his little sister, Tiana, because their mother works during the day and their father works through the night. He doesn't mind most of the time, he loves his little sister, but sometimes a guy likes his own space. One day while playing near the haunted house just 2 doors from their home, Tiana disapears. He starts looking for her and calling her name and discovers her in the backyard of the creepy old house. She has dug up the edge of a box inscribed with strange text. Like a good big brother he opens the box for her and within the box is an ugly one-eyed doll. It creeps out their friend, Soda Pop, but Tiana is instantly in love with it and calls it Selena. Things with Malik's sister begin to get weird, then weirder, until he knows that he must solve the mystery of the doll and save his little sister.

Very reminiscent of the T.V. series, "The Twilight Zone" and "Tales From the Crypt". If you don't let your kids watch those, definitely don't let them read this series. The chill factor is about the same. No bloody stuff, but the artwork and story are quite spooky. The art is black and white with a woodcut feel which is completely in-tune with the story and enhances the creep factor. The story would be perfect when told near the fire on a camping trip with woodsy sounds and smells to add to the chill as campers make their way back to a tent! Bears, lions, and one-eyed dolls will seem to be hiding in the shadows of every tree. This little chiller will also creep out friends on a Halloween sleepover. Put this one on the shelf, but don't be surprised if it shows unexpectedly around the house--Mmmmwwwaaaaaahhhhh!

[شیدا شاهد]

اثر با ریتم خودش جلو می‌رود و خواننده را مجبور نمی‌کند تنها یک برداشت قطعی از آن داشته باشد. با توجه به عنوان «عروسک یک چشم»، همین فضا به نظرم انتخاب درستی بود. من با ریتمش خوب راه افتادم و چند جا واقعاً دلم نمی‌خواست کتاب را زمین بگذارم. از بین نوشته‌های James Preller، «عروسک یک چشم» برای من بیشتر با فضای خودش جواب داد تا با نتیجه‌گیری‌های آماده.

[Valerie McEnroe]

Perfect series for young kids who love scary stories. A doll is unearthed and removed from its nailed box by 3 kids. The girl is drawn to the doll and begins to look more like it until it becomes apparent that the doll's spirit is trying to inhabit the girl.

[سعید آرامش]

در کتاب عروسک با روایتی پخته و حساب‌شده مواجه هستیم که از نظر فرم و محتوا قابل‌اعتناست. ریتم روایت کنترل‌شده است و تعادل مناسبی میان پیشبرد داستان و تعمق ایجاد می‌کند. این کتاب را می‌توان با اطمینان به‌عنوان اثری ارزشمند پیشنهاد داد.

[Golsa Jamshidi]

حال‌وهوای اثر به‌تدریج خودش را نشان می‌دهد و برای خواننده‌ای که با حوصله پیش برود، جزئیات بیشتری آشکار می‌کند. «عروسک یک چشم» از آن کتاب‌هایی بود که کیفیتش را بیشتر در مجموع تجربهٔ خواندن احساس کردم تا در یک لحظهٔ خاص.

[Negar A]

اثر با ریتم خودش جلو می‌رود و خواننده را مجبور نمی‌کند تنها یک برداشت قطعی از آن داشته باشد. «عروسک یک چشم» برایم کتابی بود که آهسته اثر می‌گذارد و چند ساعت بعد تازه می‌فهمی چه چیزهایی از آن با تو مانده است.

[Saeed Pakzed]

خواندن «عروسک یک چشم» نرم و بی‌دردسر شروع شد، ولی آخرش بیشتر از چیزی که انتظار داشتم درگیرم کرد. از خود عنوان «عروسک یک چشم» نمی‌شود با اطمینان دربارهٔ همهٔ جزئیاتش حرف زد، اما لحن و فضای اثر برایم از خط اصلی ماجرا مهم‌تر شد.

[Madame Jane]

Spooky story with awesome illustrations.

[Ruth]

This would have scared the crap out of me when I was a kid.

[Evan Welle]

good

[Lisa]

A quick, fun read!

[Henry]

The book is very interesting I like the story but it takes too long to get to the action and the middle could be better but I like the overall book. (My attention span is small)

[Samaneh Masoudii]

خواندن این کتاب تجربه‌ای دلنشین بود، لحن کتاب صمیمی و گیراست، کتاب حس خوبی بعد از خواندن منتقل می‌کند.

[Niyousha]

این اثر ارزش چند بار خواندن را دارد، محتوای کتاب الهام‌بخش و تأثیرگذار است، خواندن این کتاب تجربه‌ای دلنشین بود، کتاب از نظر محتوایی غنی و قابل تأمل است، لحن کتاب صمیمی و گیراست.

[مرجان سعیدی]

این کتاب تجربه‌ای بسیار لذت‌بخش و خواندنی بود.

[شهرام صداقت]

کتاب عروسک یک چشم روایت روان و خوش‌خوانی دارد و به‌راحتی خواننده را همراه می‌کند. جمله‌بندی‌ها خوش‌ریتم است و ارتباط با متن را آسان می‌کند. این کتاب را می‌توان با خیال راحت پیشنهاد داد.

[Angie Titus]

A fun, creepy bite.

[Hamid Taha]

کتاب عروسک یک چشم روایت روان و خوش‌خوانی دارد و به‌راحتی خواننده را همراه می‌کند. جمله‌بندی‌ها خوش‌ریتم است و ارتباط با متن را آسان می‌کند. این کتاب را می‌توان با خیال راحت پیشنهاد داد.

[Shima Ltf]

در کتاب عروسک با روایتی دقیق و پرداختی حساب‌شده روبه‌رو هستیم. زبان اثر ساده اما دقیق است و انتقال مفاهیم را تسهیل می‌کند. می‌توان این کتاب را به‌عنوان گزینه‌ای جدی برای مطالعه پیشنهاد داد.

[Shahin Azadi]

کتاب عروسک روایتی دقیق و قابل‌تأمل ارائه می‌دهد. ساختار اثر منظم و قابل‌دنبال‌کردن است. خواندن آن تجربه‌ای رضایت‌بخش است.

[Saba Behjat]

از خوندن عروسک یک چشم واقعاً لذت بردم. هم متنش روونه هم داستانش خوب جلو میره. من که پیشنهادش می‌کنم.

[Sanaz Azrabi]

این داستان کوتاه ترسناک از مجموعه‌ی پرلر با فضایی عجیب و آزاردهنده مناسب دوستداران وحشت نوجوان است.

[Darcy]

My favourite story was the one with the swamp monster and the twins, Lance and Chance. Great book, bit scary though💗💗

[Shadan Sabouri]

«عروسک یک چشم» زور نمی‌زند خودش را مهم نشان بدهد و همین بی‌ادعایی برایم دوست‌داشتنی بود. از روی عنوان «عروسک یک چشم» نمی‌شود دربارهٔ همهٔ جزئیاتش مطمئن بود، اما لحن و فضای اثر شخصیت خودش را دارد.