The Book of
Bad Things
by Clive Gifford
Hardcover: 32
pages
Subject Headings:
Children’s literature, History, Conspiracies
Appeal:
Horror elements, Nonfiction, Puzzles
Plot Summary:
This
piece of literature allows readers to follow the exciting narrative of Count
Droffig as he attempts to learn the secrets to the Book of Bad Things. The
readers are treated to engaging and interactive visuals that present some of
the darker facts of history without being overbearing. The book includes a
puzzle to solve and hides clues in the narratives and in real history. It
introduces a lot of hard-to-discuss topics in an interesting way. I would defiantly
recommend this book for children who enjoy mysteries, conspiracies, or horror
novels. The narrative of Count Droffig is exciting and fast paced, and ties the
history written on the pages into his story. I loved the occult undertones
mixed with the nonfictional history.
