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Wretched Waterpark

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Wretched Waterpark by Kiersten White is a thrilling and mysterious children's book that follows the adventures of two siblings, Theo and Alexander, as they are sent to stay with their odd Aunt Saffronia. They find themselves in a peculiar, gloomy waterpark that seems to harbour sinister secrets. As they explore the park, they encounter eccentric characters and encounter creepy experiences, all while trying to unravel the mysteries surrounding their strange circumstances.
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling adventures filled with mystery and humour, set in eerie, atmospheric locations like peculiar waterparks. It's perfect for young readers who relish a mix of suspense and quirky characters as they dive into the first in a series full of unusual escapades.

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Wretched Waterpark

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A middle-grade mystery series that's spooky, creepy, and filled with gothic twists! Meet the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who solve mysteries at increasingly bizarre summer vacation destinations in the hopes of being reunited with their parents—or at the very least, finally finding a good churro.

"An absolute delight. If I have to die in a waterpark, I want to die in this one." —Holly Black, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Cruel Prince

"Wickedly weird... Will appeal to anyone who loved A Series of Unfortunate Events." —The New York Times

Meet the Sinister-Winterbottoms—brave Theo, her timid twin, Alexander, and their older sister, Wil. They're stuck for the summer with their Aunt Saffronia, who doesn't know how often children need to eat, can't use a smartphone, and whose feet never quite seem to touch the floor when she glides—or walks.

When Aunt Saffronia suggests a week pass to the Fathoms of Fun Waterpark, they hastily agree. But the park is even stranger than Aunt Saffronia. The waterslides look like grey gargoyle tongues. The employees wear creepy black dresses and deliver ominous messages. An impossible figure is at the top of the slide tower, people are disappearing, and suspicious goo is seeping into the wave pool.

Something mysterious is happening at Fathoms of Fun, and it's up to the twins to get to the bottom of it. The mystery, that is. NOT the wave pool. Definitely NOT the wave pool. But are Theo and Alexander out of their depth?

Series: The Sinister Summer Series (#1)

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Reviews of Wretched Waterpark highlight its gothic charm, combining creepiness and humour in a mysterious waterpark setting. It's praised for its wonderfully odd characters and engaging plot, reminiscent of the works of Neil Gaiman and Lemony Snicket. The book is lauded for its witty prose, relatable characters, and the perfect mix of eerie and entertaining elements, appealing to young fans of quirky mysteries and gothic adventures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593572580

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Edition: International edition

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

About the Author

KIERSTEN WHITE is the New York Times bestselling author of The Camelot Rising trilogy, The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein, the Slayer series, the And I Darken trilogy, and many more novels. She lives with her family near by the beach and keeps all her secrets safely buried in her backyard, where they are gaurded by a ferocious tortoise named Kimberly. kierstenwhite.com @kierstenwhite on Twitter

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