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I prefer the original title The Wicked Pigeon Ladies in the Garden used when Mary Chase’s book was first released in 1968. That said, despite it’s being over 50 years old, this slender, middle-grade novel is not dated at all. Maureen Swanson is a holy terror; however, she soon meets her match when s Leggi tutto

I read this as a child, and the story has stuck with me ever since. The creepy portraits of the sisters with the funny names (Lucrece, Ingrid, Maude, etc.) hanging in an abandoned old mansion sucked me right in. Even though I didn't remember the title, recently through the power of Google I was able Leggi tutto

actual rating: 2.5 A very quick read, but definitely a bit simplistic for adult readers. I also didn't realize until I was finished that this was first published in the 60s so I think that adds a lot to the dated feeling of the whole book. It is very tame and under-developed by today's standards but Leggi tutto

During one of my various scavenging escapades in my grandparent's basement, I came across this flimsy paperback discretely tucked behind a massive heap of Nancy Drews. It's abnormally surreal for a children's novel with enticing cover art and numerous ink sketches scattered throughout its pages. I r Leggi tutto

Fun little read for kids. A "nasty and misbehaving" little girl meets seven nasty, selfish, mean little girls who have stolen some magic...from a leprechaun and (of course) used it selfishly. They have no care for anyone even their parents who tried to teach them better...but sadly spoiled them. Whe Leggi tutto

Now titled, "The Wicked, Wicked Ladies of the Haunted House. " The first scary book I ever read. Though about it for years, loved it.

This was a delightful read, filled with wonderful images. This is a story of a bratty, nasty little girl who rarely listens to anyone and is fascinated with a crumbled down mansion called "The Old Messerman Place." Disobeying her parents, she finds her way into the mansion where she gets into trouble Leggi tutto