The Headless Cupid
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1971 · Est. 7.5 hour read

The Headless Cupid

Written by Zilpha Keatley Snyder · Illustrated by Alton Raible

Part of the The Stanley Family series

New stepsister Amanda's witchcraft lessons stir up ghostly mischief in an old house.

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224 pages· 52,311 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· 900L
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The Stanley children are intrigued by their new stepsister Amanda's witchcraft. As she teaches them her craft, strange occurrences plague their old house. David suspects Amanda, but a chilling legend of a headless cupid suggests a ghostly presence. Is the past haunting them, or is something more sinister at play? Discover the truth behind the eerie happenings and the secrets lurking within their home.

From the publisher

When the four Stanley children meet Amanda, their new stepsister, they’re amazed to learn that she studies witchcraft. It’s not long before Amanda promises to give witchcraft lessons to David, Jamie, and the twins. But that’s when unusual things start happening in their old house. David suspects Amanda of causing mischief, until the children learn that the house really was haunted long ago. Legend has it that a ghost cut the head off of a wooden cupid on the stairway. Has the ghost returned to strike again?

Awards

Newbery Honor (1972)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
224
Words
52,311
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
900L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~V
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
117
Publication
Published
September 15, 2009
First published
July 1, 1971
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416995326
LCCN
2009903639

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