Last night, as I was preparing for bed, I heard a strange tapping sound coming from outside my window. It was a cold and eerie night, perfect for ghostly occurrences, so I couldn't help but feel a shiver run down my spine when I heard the taps. Curiosity got the better of me, and with a mix of fear and excitement, I cautiously peered out the window. To my surprise, I saw a hazy figure in a tattered cloak, illuminated by the soft glow of the full moon. It was a witch! The witch continued to tap on my window with her bony, gnarled fingers. With every tap, her face contorted into a wicked grin.
"Five--no, three pages into Amulet and you'll be hooked." -- Jeff Smith, creator of BONE
Emily, Navin, and their crew of resistance fighters charter an airship and set off in search of Cielis, a mythical city believed to be located on an island high above the clouds. Emily, Navin, and their crew of resistance fighters charter an airship and set off in search of Cielis, a mythical city believed to be located on an island high above the clouds.
With every tap, her face contorted into a wicked grin. It was a chilling sight. I couldn't believe what I was seeing.
The Geekly Reader: Amulet 4: The Last Council
A year ago when the third book of the Amulet series came out, I said I couldn’t wait until the next book. I think the biggest disappointment while reading it was realizing that I had to wait again before I could continue the story. Well, the wait is over! Amulet #4: The Last Council arrived […]
Save this story Save this storyA year ago when the third book of the Amulet series came out, I said I couldn't wait until the next book. I think the biggest disappointment while reading it was realizing that I had to wait again before I could continue the story. Well, the wait is over! Amulet #4: The Last Council arrived at the beginning of the month, and it's excellent.
It took me a while to get to it, though: as soon as our copy arrived in the mail, my daughter claimed it for her own, read it cover to cover, and then flipped back to the first page to start again. I believe she read it about eight times (at least) before I even got a chance at it. Since then she's gone back to re-read the first three books as well. But as she just told me, the new book is "way more interesting than the first one," and she really loved the first one. So Kibuishi & Co. have been doing a great job of ramping up the series, both in the visuals and the storyline.
The latest installment really focuses a lot more on Emily (though there are some subplots involving the others), as she arrives at Cielis, the floating city, and is urged to join the Guardian Council. But, as with the previous volumes, there's always a sense that you don't know who to trust. The stone itself speaks to Emily, giving her warnings and urging her in one direction. Cielis, the Stonekeeper stronghold, seems to be hiding some secrets but you don't know what it is exactly. Emily must navigate through these murky waters almost on her own, making very difficult decisions.
I don't want to give away much more than that, but if you're looking for a great comics series for young readers, give Amulet a spot on your shelf — you won't regret it. For more about the series and Kibuishi's work, visit his site Bolt City.
Finally, check out this cool video trailer for the series, which includes some scenes from all four books:
Disclosure: Scholastic provided a review copy of Book Four.
Was this just a Halloween prank? Or something more sinister? As I mustered up the courage to confront the witch, I opened the window. The tapping grew louder, and I braced myself for what might come next. However, to my disappointment, the witch vanished into thin air, leaving only a faint trace of her presence. I couldn't help but wonder what her intentions were. Was she trying to lure me into her wicked embrace, or was she simply playing a mischievous game? The unanswered questions haunted me throughout the night, as I tossed and turned in bed, unable to shake off the eerie encounter. In the morning light, I realized that the ghostly Halloween witch tapping was just a reminder of the supernatural elements associated with the spooky holiday. It was a fleeting moment of fear and excitement that ultimately left me with a lingering sense of mystery and wonder..
Reviews for "Otherworldly Melodies: Decoding the Message of Halloween Witches' Tapping"
1. John Doe - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Ghostly Halloween Witch Tapping". The storyline was so predictable and cliché, with no originality whatsoever. The characters felt flat and lacked depth, and the dialogue was cheesy and cringe-worthy. The scares were lackluster and failed to create any real sense of terror. Overall, I found it to be a poor execution of the Halloween theme.
2. Jane Smith - 1/5 - "Ghostly Halloween Witch Tapping" was a complete waste of my time. The special effects were laughably bad, and the acting was even worse. The plot was non-existent and made absolutely no sense. I couldn't even make it through the entire movie without rolling my eyes and wanting to switch it off. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who is looking for a genuine Halloween scare.
3. Mark Anderson - 2/5 - As a horror fan, I had high hopes for "Ghostly Halloween Witch Tapping". Unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The storyline was confusing and all over the place, and the scares were cheap and predictable. The pacing was off, with long stretches of boredom interrupted by occasional jump scares that failed to elicit any real fear. The whole movie felt like a missed opportunity and left me wanting more.