The shadows book of elsewhere

When elevenyearold olive and her dippy mathematician parents move in, she knows theres something odd about the placenot. Perfect for fans of roald dahl and neil gaiman, this creepy and darkly funny book takes readers inside paintings to a sinister world where surprising things happen. Each chapter left the listener wondering what would happen next. When elevenyearold olive and her parents move into the crumbling mansion on linden street and find it filled with mysterious paintings, olive knows the place is creepybut it isnt until she. In book one of the books of elsewhere series, olive, like many a typical middlegrade. It is about a young girl named olive, her three cats, and a ton of mysteries that go on inside of her new old house. Perfect for fans of roald dahl and neil gaiman, this. The drawings, though cartoonish, are dark and often from odd perspectives. Volume 1 by jacqueline west available from rakuten kobo. The shadows 2010 spellbound 2011 the books of elsewhere. This book had just the right amount of suspense and mystery for my 5th grader. At first, she isnt sure she likes the big house and quickly finds that its.

Jun 29, 2010 the shadows the books of elsewhere, vol. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. This study guide consists of approximately 23 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of elsewhere. With only the cats and an unusual boy she meets in elsewhere on her side, its up to olive to save the house from the shadows, before the lights go out for good. It is the first book in the books of elsewhere series. The shadows the books of elsewhere series plugged in. Jacqueline west builds an eerie and mysterious world. The shadows the books of elsewhere series book 1 jacqueline west author lexy fridell narrator. I feel so bad for never updating this or going on very often so ive decided that who ever would like to help with this page, just post a comment on why you like the books of elsewhere series. The books of elsewhere, middle grade readers will be hooked on this spooky new series. For fans of pseudonymous bosch, coraline, and septimus heap comes the first book in the awardwinning, new york times be. This is a site of the book the shadows here is a video trailer. Authors background exposition the setting takes place on linden street in the big old house. Its up to olive to save the house from the dark shadows, before the lights go out for good.

In this novel, lizzie has been killed in a hit and run accident. Intrigued by the cover and caught up in the uniqueness that the book promised to bring, i bought it. Author jacqueline west talks about the books of elsewhere. The first book in the books of elsewhere series has a tall order to fill. The shadows, is a phenomenal book of mystery and suspense. Jacqueline west weaves a tale at turns haunting, moving, and darkly.

The shadows by jacqueline west dial, 2010 olive dunwoody and her parents have just moved into an old house. Welcome to the books of elsewhere wiki this wiki is about the mysterious books of elsewhere series by jacqueline west the shadows is the first volume in the books of elsewhere series. The opening begins with olive first moving in and not liking the house a whole lot and she sees something move slightly in the painting and gets very scared. Then a field trip to the local art museum reveals a shock. The fifth and final book in the books of elsewhere, the awardwinning, new york times bestselling, fanfavorite seriesabsolutely not to be missed. Elevenyearold olive dunwoody recently moved to linden street with her parents. The books of elsewhere is a fantasy series for young readers written by jacqueline west. The books of elsewhere is a series of fantasy novels for kids and young teens by jacqueline west that centers on the mcmartins house on linden street, which has lots of magical paintings. Some ancient grimoire passed down for hundreds of years, and the only real source for true magick. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the shadows. See the complete the books of elsewhere series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Jun 15, 2010 for fans of pseudonymous bosch, coraline, and septimus heap comes the first book in the awardwinning, new york times bestselling books of elsewhere series. We made these fantastic shadow puppets as part of to be continued, our chapter book story time for kids ages 68.

Hairraising adventures can be found close to home this summer. For fans of pseudonymous bosch, coraline, and septimus heap comes the first book in the awardwinning, new york times bestselling books of elsewhere. Finding strong upper elementary novels can be tricky. We had just finished reading the books of elsewhere. Smart series starter for kids who love haunted houses. The shadows begins with the death of a very old woman and rumors around the neighborhood that her cats have eaten part of her face. The book of elsewhere the shadows flashcards quizlet the fifth and final book in the books of elsewhere, the awardwinning, new york times bestselling, fanfavorite seriesabsolutely not to be missed. Mar 31, 2012 a book trailer we created for the shadows. Jun 29, 2012 its been awhile since ive read a book that made me question the wisdom of reading just before i fell asleep. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the.

I did not have to provide encouragement to read from this text each night, but instead had to say that it was time to stop for the. Review a suspenseful plot and insight into childhood loneliness will have readers anxiously awaiting the new book. It is an old house that annabelles grandfather built. Setting 11 year old olive dunwoody moved in with her parents at linden street in an old stone house, that once belonged to the deceased ms. I purchased the first book in the elsewhere series for my 5th grade students. Most people misunderstand it, and think that there is a book of shadows, as one single book that witches use for spells. Olive is in peril through much of the book, including almost being drowned in a painting of a lake, and later having to face off against a very old and powerful witch who wants to trap her in a painting, too.

Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The mcmartin house is the house that olives parents bought. In her first book for young readers, westwho is also a poetintroduces a spooky, magical world that will captivate middle schoolers. The shadows there were only two main places in the book.

The books of elsewhere is a series of fantasy novels for kids and young teens by jacqueline west that centers on the mcmartins house on linden street, which. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. Jacqueline west is the author of the awardwinning middle grade series the books of elsewhere. Witches and wiccans usually keep a book of shadows, which can be a confusing item for anyone just learning about witchcraft. The shadows 2010 spellbound 2011 the second spy 2012 the strangers 20 still life 2014. The book of elsewhere the shadows flashcards quizlet. The shadows by jacqueline west, more than anything else, is the perfect quick read if you are looking for something slightly spooky and entertaining. I happily breezed through the pages in a matter of hours. The house is as much a character as are olive, morton, and her family, and a wicked sense of humor tempers the books creepiness. I always take time perusing the shelves looking for titles, covers, and teasers on the back of the book that would appeal to students in grades 35.

The house isnt the only one keeping secrets anymore. The house is as much a character as are olive, morton, and her family, and a wicked sense of humor tempers the book s creepiness. The books of elsewhereseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. I did enjoy the shadows, the first book in the books of elsewhere series. Buy a cheap copy of the shadows book by jacqueline west. In her first book for young readers, westwho is also a. The shadows 1 by jacqueline west 2011, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The books of elsewhere, though quite middle grade appropriate, plays off of several of my personal fears and is the creepiest kids book ive read since i was a kid myself. This is a great book for children to read, it is full of fantasy and helps kids open their imaginations. Apr 29, 2011 if she can find the mcmartins spellbook, maybe she can help morton escape elsewhere for good. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. A steady stream of details ensures that readers will continue turning the pages as they try to solve the mystery of olives house along with her. Poly bernatene and jacqueline west when olive dunwoody and her parents move into an old, creaky mansion, she discovers.

I would suggest this book to older readers, 4th grade and up. For fans of pseudonymous bosch, coraline, and septimus heap comes the first book in the awardwinning, new york times bestselling books of elsewhere series. It was good fantasy aimed at older elementary school kids. Mcmartin is definitely dead, and her crumbling victorian mansion lies vacant. If she can find the mcmartins spellbook, maybe she can help morton escape elsewhere for good. About jacqueline west, author of the books of elsewhere. When elevenyearold olive and her parents move into the crumbling. The books of elsewhere series book 3 jacqueline west author 2012 the second spy. With a pair of magic glasses, olive can travel into her homes creepy paintings to an evil other world. There was some let me start off by saying that lexy fridell has a perfect voice with which to narrate the books in the books of elsewhere series. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. The mysteries grow deeper and the secrets darker want to read.