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Dark Waters by Katherine Arden is a thrilling children's book that follows a group of friends embroiled in a spooky adventure. Set against a mysterious backdrop, the children encounter creepy creatures and must unravel long-buried secrets to confront looming threats. The tale combines suspense, friendship, and bravery as the young characters navigate through eerie and captivating challenges.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of thrilling children's tales filled with suspense and mystery. It would appeal to readers who love adventure, friendship, and facing fears head-on against eerie and enigmatic backgrounds. If you relish stories that are both imaginative and a bit spooky, this may be the perfect choice for you.

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Dark Waters

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Filled with chills, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden's latest instalment in the creep-tastic Small Spaces Quartet is sure to haunt. Now in paperback.

Until next time. That was the chilling promise the smiling man made to Ollie, Coco, and Brian after they last outsmarted him. And as the trio knows, the smiling man always keeps his promises. So when the lights flicker and a knock sounds at the door, there can only be one explanation—he's back and a frightening new game is afoot.

But before the three friends can unravel the smiling man's latest nightmarish scheme, they set sail on Lake Champlain, where it's said Vermont's very own Loch Ness monster lives. Brian is thrilled. He hasn't sailed since visiting family in Jamaica, and even the looming threat of the smiling man can't put a damper on what is guaranteed to finally be a day of fun—even if it is awkward being stuck on a boat with his former best friend, Phil, and his new best friends, Coco and Ollie.

But when this crew find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island and hunted by a monster on both land and sea, fun becomes the last thing on their minds. The smiling man has at long last set the stage for a perilous rematch. But this time, Brian is ready to play.

Series: Small Spaces Quartet

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Katherine Arden's Dark Waters is praised for skilfully blending elements of horror with a survival story, maintaining a sense of dread and tension throughout. The narrative is enriched through cinematic descriptions and historical elements like Lake Champlain's lore. Readers find the book genuinely spooky, with expertly paced storytelling and vivid imagery that enhance its eerie atmosphere. The story builds excitement with a tense cliff-hanger, appealing to fans of mystery, adventure, and spooky tales while also offering an engaging read-aloud experience for children and adults.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593109175

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Katherine Arden is the New York Times bestselling author of the Winternight trilogy and the Small Spaces quartet. In addition to writing novels, she enjoys aimless travel, growing vegetables, and running wild through the woods with her dog. She lives in Vermont.

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