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leandrathetbrzero's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I decided to listen to this both as a way to get me in the mood for Halloween but also as a cure to get me out of a reading slump. The audiobook was honestly such good fun, and I cannot recommend it enough. Writing this review in March 2024, nearly 6 months after reading it, I can say I still reflect on this title fondly. The three children protagonists were humorous, determined, and the type of characters you root for. Highly recommend it!
michellehenriereads's review
5.0
I received an ARC from NetGalley and HarperCollins Children's Books, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review; all opinions are my own.
Genre: Middle Grade Horror, Middle Grade Mystery, Middle Grade Fiction
Scare Factor: Just right for 8-13 year olds
Halle has a clear goal of becoming a scream queen—and the book makes sure to give enough information so that kids know what that means. The fictional horror movie references are hilarious and remind me of the B movies that are very old.
Once Halle gets to Price Manor, I kept wondering how the author would solve the problem of the creepy, squid-like creatures attached to people's faces. Seriously, I didn't know how this would work out. But the author did it! Hooray for middle grade horror!
PERIL AT PRICE MANOR is perfect for middle grade readers (8-13ish) because it's got a bit of a silly factor, monsters, zombie-like people, and a trio of friends with unusual talents.
I highly recommend this book for an audience who wants goosebumps and things to go bump in the night. Kids love horror when it's at the right level for them. (You can ask a psychologist why.)
Happy (creepy) reading!
PS: If you love this one, check out The Very Unfortunate Wish of Melony Yoshimura by Waka T. Brown, The Mystery of the Radcliff Riddle by Taryn Souders, The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste, and Scary Stories for Young Foxes by Christian McKay Heidicker.
Genre: Middle Grade Horror, Middle Grade Mystery, Middle Grade Fiction
Scare Factor: Just right for 8-13 year olds
Halle has a clear goal of becoming a scream queen—and the book makes sure to give enough information so that kids know what that means. The fictional horror movie references are hilarious and remind me of the B movies that are very old.
Once Halle gets to Price Manor, I kept wondering how the author would solve the problem of the creepy, squid-like creatures attached to people's faces. Seriously, I didn't know how this would work out. But the author did it! Hooray for middle grade horror!
PERIL AT PRICE MANOR is perfect for middle grade readers (8-13ish) because it's got a bit of a silly factor, monsters, zombie-like people, and a trio of friends with unusual talents.
I highly recommend this book for an audience who wants goosebumps and things to go bump in the night. Kids love horror when it's at the right level for them. (You can ask a psychologist why.)
Happy (creepy) reading!
PS: If you love this one, check out The Very Unfortunate Wish of Melony Yoshimura by Waka T. Brown, The Mystery of the Radcliff Riddle by Taryn Souders, The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste, and Scary Stories for Young Foxes by Christian McKay Heidicker.
hauntedvictoria24's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this book! It brought me right back to when I would the Goosebumps books growing up. This book is the perfect amount of scary for upper elementary and middle school students, but I think adults looking for a light horror book will enjoy it. 10/10 and a reccomendation. Special Thank You to the author, publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
klra's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
"Small Spaces" by Katherine Arden was a much better book. This one was creepy but not as well written.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
twilliamson's review
5.0
Disclosure Statement: I received a digital copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions shared in my review are exclusively and authentically my own and have not been influenced in any way by the publisher or author.
Peril at Price Manor is all about B-movie tropes and finding your own voice, a delectable combination of important thematic meaning and humorous (mis)adventure. Halle, a wannabe Scream Queen, finds trouble at the Price mansion, where movie-maker Maximus Price lives with his children, Argyle and Paisley. As the trouble unfolds, Halle and the Price twins have to look within themselves for their best traits and rely on themselves to save Price Manor, their town, and maybe the world.
Parnum's characters are delightful, playing with archetype but never being so lazy as to only be one-dimensional. Halle is street-smart, but insecure about her own value; Paisley is athletic and active, but lacks direction for her ambition; Argyle is intelligent and ambitious, but lacks the executive skills to manage what he wants. As the story advances, each of the three kids have to learn to overcome their limitations and embrace their own authority, learning to think, act, and speak with the intent of being seen, heard, and believed.
In many ways, Peril at Price Manor is all about bridging the gap between childhood and adolescence, of learning what it means to take on a mantle of authority. While the stakes might be fantastic and even a bit silly, Parnum writes the story with a real thematic conviction. All too often, I think middle grade literature misses some of the point of this critical age of transition, of learning how to be who you are, but Parnum keeps this idea at the forefront of much of the book. She deals, too, with the problems of helicopter parenting, or of authority figures who forget that it is just as important to equip children with the tools to function with authority and agency in their own lives.
Whether you're looking at the book for its B-movie tropes (which are seriously delightful) or for the conversations the book can open, Peril at Price Manor is an often hilarious adventure fit for any kid approaching that transition between the child they are and the person they will eventually become.
Peril at Price Manor is all about B-movie tropes and finding your own voice, a delectable combination of important thematic meaning and humorous (mis)adventure. Halle, a wannabe Scream Queen, finds trouble at the Price mansion, where movie-maker Maximus Price lives with his children, Argyle and Paisley. As the trouble unfolds, Halle and the Price twins have to look within themselves for their best traits and rely on themselves to save Price Manor, their town, and maybe the world.
Parnum's characters are delightful, playing with archetype but never being so lazy as to only be one-dimensional. Halle is street-smart, but insecure about her own value; Paisley is athletic and active, but lacks direction for her ambition; Argyle is intelligent and ambitious, but lacks the executive skills to manage what he wants. As the story advances, each of the three kids have to learn to overcome their limitations and embrace their own authority, learning to think, act, and speak with the intent of being seen, heard, and believed.
In many ways, Peril at Price Manor is all about bridging the gap between childhood and adolescence, of learning what it means to take on a mantle of authority. While the stakes might be fantastic and even a bit silly, Parnum writes the story with a real thematic conviction. All too often, I think middle grade literature misses some of the point of this critical age of transition, of learning how to be who you are, but Parnum keeps this idea at the forefront of much of the book. She deals, too, with the problems of helicopter parenting, or of authority figures who forget that it is just as important to equip children with the tools to function with authority and agency in their own lives.
Whether you're looking at the book for its B-movie tropes (which are seriously delightful) or for the conversations the book can open, Peril at Price Manor is an often hilarious adventure fit for any kid approaching that transition between the child they are and the person they will eventually become.
utopiastateofmind's review
3.0
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the author. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
Peril at Price Manor is perfect for middle grade readers who are fans of horror films. Halle adores them left and right and I loved seeing this in a middle grade book. From the beginning, it's clear something dangerous is afoot. In Peril at Price Manor the action begins and doesn't stop. In many ways it's a story about the dangers of isolation and the idea that if we want to protect someone, wrapping them away won't cut it.
Peril at Price Manor is perfect for middle grade readers who are fans of horror films. Halle adores them left and right and I loved seeing this in a middle grade book. From the beginning, it's clear something dangerous is afoot. In Peril at Price Manor the action begins and doesn't stop. In many ways it's a story about the dangers of isolation and the idea that if we want to protect someone, wrapping them away won't cut it.
xandra_lyn's review
It was cute, but it just didn't catch me right away. I'm also not the intended audience. It would be good book for Halloween for a kid I think. I didn't like how clueless and privileged the twins were, but I expect that allowed for a lot of character growth later in the book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
megj23's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
cboddie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
4th-6th