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Clown in a Cornfield
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Bram Stoker Award Winner for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel
In Adam Cesare’s terrifying young adult debut, Clown in a Cornfield, Quinn Maybrook finds herself caught in a battle between old and new, tradition and progress—that just may cost her life.
Quinn Maybrook and her father have moved to tiny, boring Kettle Springs, to find a fresh start. But what they don’t know is that ever since the Baypen Corn Syrup Factory shut down, Kettle Springs has cracked in half.
On one side are the adults, who are desperate to make Kettle Springs great again, and on the other are the kids, who want to have fun, make prank videos, and get out of Kettle Springs as quick as they can.
Kettle Springs is caught in a battle between old and new, tradition and progress. It’s a fight that looks like it will destroy the town. Until Frendo, the Baypen mascot, a creepy clown in a pork-pie hat, goes homicidal and decides that the only way for Kettle Springs to grow back is to cull the rotten crop of kids who live there now.
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Clown in a Cornfield
Bram Stoker Award Winner for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel In Adam Cesare’s terrifying young adult debut, Clown in a Cornfield, Quinn Maybrook finds herself caught in a battle between old and new, tradition and progress—that just may cost her life. Quinn Maybrook and her father have moved to tiny, boring Kettle Springs, to find a fresh start....Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Clown in a Cornfield Movie Tie-in Edition
Read it before you see it! Now a major motion picture from the teams behind Smile and Tucker & Dale vs. Evil. In Adam Cesare’s terrifying young adult debut, Quinn Maybrook finds herself caught in a battle between old and new, tradition and progress— that just may cost her life. Quinn Maybrook and her father have moved to tiny, boring...Paperback$4700Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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Set in a small town, Clown in a Cornfield is praised for its retro-horror vibe with a modern twist, offering tension, gore, and social commentary. Reviewers commend it as a thrilling, nostalgic read, noting its immersive atmosphere and accessibility to both new and seasoned horror fans. The novel has been recognised for its fast-paced action and is poised to win over young adults with its slasher-flick elements and entertainment value.
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ISBN: 9780062854605
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 January 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: Teenage
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Width: 135.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 272g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Adam Cesare is a New Yorker who lives in Philadelphia. He is the author of Mercy House, Video Night, The Summer Job, and Tribesmen. He writes a monthly column for Cemetery Dance Online. He also has a YouTube review show called Project: Black T-Shirt where he discusses horror films and pairs them with reading suggestions.
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