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3.0

After my mother convinced my little brother to read a book, he finally agreed and bought this one. And you can't imagine my joy (and surprise) when I saw what he had choosen.

I got familiar with the author in a (what a coincidence) a camp! There was a section in the camp bibliotheque with his books and I saw it everytime I went there. Curiousity took over me and I decided to read one. And, oh boy, I didn't regret it! I fell in love with them and I wanted to read every single one!

Five years have passed ever since then, but ok. I started this book with high hopes and, unfortunately, I noticed my love for R.L. Stine has faded out.

The writing was a bit childish and it ruined my experience. I don't remember if my 11-years-old me had a problem with it.

Still, it managed to hook me! I liked the mysterious atmosphere and I wanted to know what happened to the disappeared kids and what was inside the Forbidden House. The plot twist at the end was both confusing and nice, at least to me.

Recommend it to every kid who is about to reach puberty.