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The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding (The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding #1) by Alexandra BrackenISBN: 1484778170
on September 5, 2017
Pages: 362
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The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding
By Alexandra Bracken
Releases September 5th, 2017
Recommended for ages 9+
About the Book
“I would say it’s a pleasure to meet thee, Prosperity Oceanus Redding, but truly, I only anticipate the delights of destroying thy happiness….”
Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history—that is, until he discovers the demon living inside him. Turns out Prosper’s great-great-great-great-great-something grandfather made—and then broke—a contract with a malefactor, a demon who exchanges fortune for eternal servitude. And, weirdly enough, eight-hundred-year-old Alastor isn’t exactly the forgiving type.
The fiend has reawakened with one purpose–to destroy the family whose success he ensured and who then betrayed him. With only days to break the curse and banish Alastor back to the demon realm, Prosper is playing unwilling host to the fiend, who delights in tormenting him with nasty insults and constant attempts to trick him into a contract. Yeah, Prosper will take his afterlife without a side of eternal servitude, thanks. But with the help of his long-lost uncle, Barnabas, and his daughter, Nell, a witch-in-training, it seems like Prosper has at least a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor before the demon escapes and wreaks havoc on his family.
Little does Prosper know, the malefactor’s control over his body grows stronger with each passing night and there’s a lot Alastor isn’t telling his dim-witted (but admittedly strong-willed) human host…
From #1 New York Times best-selling author Alexandra Bracken comes a tale of betrayal and revenge, of old hurts passed down from generation to generation. Can you ever fully right a wrong, ever truly escape your history? Or will Prosper and Alastor be doomed to repeat it?
Excerpt
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About the Author
Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series. Born and raised in Arizona, she moved East to study history and English at the College of William & Mary in Virginia. After working in publishing for several years, Alex now writes full-time and can be found hard at work on her next novel in a charming little apartment that’s perpetually overflowing with books. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and on Twitter @alexbracken.
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- The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding;
- PLUS spellbinding merchandise including “Witches Brew” hot cocoa; witch-broom pen set; and trick-or-treating tote!
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I have read a middle grade book lately. I read The Pants Project and Under Locker and Key this summer.
I enjoy middle grade books and review them on my Kid’s Korner feature. Just finished Monster Manor and it was lots of fun. This sounds fun too:)
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I’m currently reading Isle of the Lost
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I recently finished Pandora Gets Jealous.
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I read the Little House on the Prairie series and the Anne of Green Gables series yearly. I think they are probably middle school level but I love them so I reread them haha
Yes, I’ve read most of the OwlCrateJr selections. They are all really good.
It’s been awhile since I’ve read a middle grade book. I’m usually reading YA books!
no, not lately
I’ve read a few YA books recently, but not Middle Grade lately!
This book looks amazing–thanks for the chance to win!
I don’t read many Middle Grade, but Harry POtter and Jonathan Stroud are my faves.
no
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid count?! My daughter is currently reading those.
YES — I remember when those books were challenged. Captain Underpants was also banned in a few libraries.
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No, not lately.
I rad the Dark Prophecy by Riordan last month