PrestonPlayz: The Mystery of the Super Spooky Secret House: A Graphic Novel

by Prestonplayz, Dave Bardin (Illustrator)

Join YouTube superstar PrestonPlayz and his friends on this thrillingly spooky middle grade graphic novel adventure where Preston and his crew have to escape a creepy amusement park’s haunted house—before it’s too late! When Wadsworth’s Family Wonderland comes to town, Preston, Bri, Grumpus, and Shivers are thrilled to check out all the rides! But when the four friends show up for the fun, they realize that the carnival has seen better days. The rides are rickety and the whole place seems to be falling apart. Just before the crew heads back home, Kat Lavender dares Preston to spend the night in the incredibly terrifying, absolutely haunting Spooky House. To prove he's not afraid, Preston accepts. But once Preston and his friends enter the house, the doors magically lock, a shivering breeze rolls in, and a voice emerges from everywhere. "Escape by morning—or you will NEVER leave!" Fans of mysteries, puzzles, and graphic novels will love this hilariously thrilling YouTube-inspired adventure by PrestonPlayz.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Childrens

208 pages, Hardcover

Published February 28, 2023

Reviews

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was moderately entertaining. The art was fine. The story was alright. I'm pretty much over social media influencers feeling they need to write a kids book. There are plenty of people who make books for a living.

[Christian Suthers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think it’s amassing

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

PrestonPlayz and his character are both online influencers. In this installment of the series, Preston and his cohorts go to a rundown carnival where they become locked into a haunted house attraction and must solve clues provided by a mirror spirit in order to get out. Several entertaining clues are introduced and the reader is invited to solve the mysteries right along with the characters. While the "locked in a haunted house" scenario has been done many times before, this Scooby-Doo style mystery does offer a few twists to keep the reader interested. Overall, PrestonPlayz: The Mystery of the Super Spooky Secret House is an enjoyable read, filled with bright colors and nonstop action.

[Stephanie Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely love watching Preston’s YouTube videos. I loved reading this book very much. The only reason why it’s not a 5 stars is because I think that the book is still too predictable in my opinion.

[Liam · Rating 4 out of 5]

i like it it's a good story but it's not a really good story but it is still good

[Kimberly Greenwell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating 2024: 3/5 - I can’t help but think of the saying “out with the old, in with the new” while reading this. I know it’s just a book but like where’s the historical preservation of a 50 year old amusement park? And why does it have to be “Gen Z” themed?!? Tf

I really enjoyed the haunted house scenes the most. I was not expecting the main character to be the author, I thought he would be an original character.

Grumps was my favorite character. Especially when he said, “as a customer or part of the attraction?”

[Gail · Rating 2 out of 5]

Maybe enjoyable for Preston fans. For a graphic novel fan, this fell flat.

[Kightley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm 9 years old and this graphic novel had me wanting to know more. Really hope it has a second book to follow.

[Terry Bridges · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprise ending was great. We love Preston.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

my 10 and 8 year old seemed to like it.

[Julesy · Rating 3 out of 5]

DNF, read 75%

[Alyson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rounded up from 2.5 because really, I'm not at ALL the target audience--see https://www.eatreadandbemommy.com/202... for details!