The Black Slide
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022 · Est. 7.5 hour read

The Black Slide

Written by J.W. Ocker

A strange new playground slide leads two friends to a world of bloodthirsty creatures.

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272 pages· 52,907 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· ~890L· AR 5.7 · 8 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Griffin Birch isn't known for being brave, but the new black slide on his elementary school playground makes him curious, so he follows his best friend, Laila, down it. The slide is a portal to a cruel world full of bloodthirsty creatures on a quest to become immortal, and it's up to Griffin to save himself, his friend and the future of Earth.

From the publisher

An ominous new slide on the playground leads to a world of fear in USA Today bestselling author J.W. Ocker's latest middle grade horror, perfect for fans of R.L. Stine and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.Griffin Birch isn't known for being brave, but there's something about the new black slide on the elementary school playground that's made him curious. Against his better judgment, he just has to follow his best friend, Laila, down.But the Black Slide is no ordinary piece of playground equipment. What Griffin and Laila find at the other end of this strange portal is a cruel world, populated by bloodthirsty creatures on a quest to become immortal.And it's up to Griffin to save himself, his best friend--and the future of earth itself.Fans of classic horror will devour this creepy adventure packed with more twists and turns than the ominous black slide itself.What happens when the scariest thing on the playground isn't the school bully, but the slide itself?Portal to Another World: The new black slide isn't just a slide--it's a one-way trip to a cruel, bizarre dimension where bloodthirsty creatures rule.Facing Your Fears: Griffin Birch has never been brave, but when his best friend Laila is in danger, he'll have to confront terrifying monsters and his own insecurities to save her.A Spooky Survival Story: Trapped in the Painful Place, Griffin and Laila must outsmart their monstrous captors and navigate a hostile world made of metal and rock.Perfect for Young Horror Fans: With the classic thrills of R.L. Stine and the chilling atmosphere of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, this is a must-read for kids who love to be scared.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
272
Words
52,907
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~890L
AR book level
5.7
AR points
8
AR quiz
559160
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~U
AR interest level
MG+
Publication
Published
August 16, 2022
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062990556

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