The Piano
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009 · Est. 2 hour read

The Piano

Written by Edgar J. Hyde · Illustrated by Chloe Tyler

Part of the Creepers series

A family buys a piano during a road trip and soon discovers it plays music on its own, leading them to uncover a forgotten composer's legacy.

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128 pages· 13,551 words· Est. 2 hour read
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The Houston family finds a bargain piano, but their joy turns to terror as it plays eerie melodies on its own. Is it cursed, or is someone from the past trying to communicate? As the haunting tunes persist, the family must unravel the piano's dark secret before it's too late. What message does the past hold, and why has it chosen them?

From the publisher

Not much is known about the piano or how it works. Some say it was cursed by a witch centuries ago. Some say it was struck by lightning during a full moon. Others believe it’s all a hoax.The Houston family can’t believe their luck when they stumble upon a beautiful piano at a low price. Their delight soon turns to horror when the piano comes to life. The melodies that it plays over and over again are eerie and it becomes clear that someone from the past has a message for them.About the Creepers Horror Stories series: Strange things are happening in the Creepers series! These high-interest, low-vocabulary middle grade illustrated chapter books are perfect for readers who love a good mix of spooky and silly. Featuring stories with tween protagonists who find themselves in paranormal predicaments, the Creepers series is set to capture the imaginations of young readers with thrilling tales of the strange things that keep us up at night.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
13,551
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
780L
Themes & topics
Books about moving homesBooks about familyBooks about hauntingsBooks about pianosBooks about loss
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
October 6, 2020
First published
January 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781486718764

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