The Frightful Ride of Michael McMichael

By Bonny Becker, Mark Fearing (Illustrator)

A boy boards a mysterious bus with a creepy driver. What secrets await?

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32 pages· 396 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Michael McMichael boards the eerie Thirteen bus on a stormy night, determined to deliver something precious to his grandmother. As passengers disembark, the driver grows increasingly sinister. What dark secrets does this journey hold? With each mile, Michael's unease deepens, and he must confront the chilling truth before it's too late. Will he reach his destination safely, or is there more to fear than just the storm outside? This spooky tale promises a twist that will leave readers both thrilled and chilled, perfect for those who love a good scare.

From the publisher

Bonny Becker and Mark Fearing join forces for a deliciously spooky story – with a twist ending that’ll leave readers hungry for more. When the Thirteen bus pulls up one dreary, stormy evening, something about it doesn’t seem quite right. The driver grins down with a mouthful of long, white teeth, and there’s barely any room to sit, but Michael McMichael is bringing his gran something very dear, so he gets on board despite his misgivings. But as they travel on and the rest of the passengers get off, Michael realizes there’s nothing normal about this bus – and the driver is getting creepier by the minute. Best-selling author Bonny Becker’s cleverly rhyming text will chill and thrill readers alongside Mark Fearing’s wonderfully funny illustrations, making this book perfect for Halloween story times – and lovers of things that go bump in the night.

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