Maddie herself is a complex character with a tragic backstory and a lot of heart. The main narrative, however, has a slow burn and packs most of the actual horror into the tail end of the novel. The titular campfire stories are beautifully crafted vignettes that will leave readers biting their nails. Maddie must face down the demons of her past to defeat the monsters in her present.
The outing starts with a round of scary stories around the fire only to derail when members of the camp are murdered one by one in the styles of their spooky tales. " Campfire gave me two new nightmares.Gr 9 Up-Maddie Davenport is on a camping trip with her friends and family in a remote mountain region. "Wholly chilling and unputdownable, Campfire is spooky summer fun for fans of Are You Afraid of the Dark? and Scream - just be sure to read with the lights on!"- Kerri Maniscalco, New York Times bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series Five incredibly creepy stars!"- Natasha Preston, New York Times bestselling author of The Cellar and The Cabin Campfire had me on the edge of my seat and had my heart pounding. "A fast-paced, chilling read that will pull you in and keep you guessing until the last page. near-constant action and peril, family drama, and plenty of gore, liberally spread around."- VOYA This nostalgia will likely appeal to older teens with fond memories of their younger years spent enjoying series horror fiction such as R.L.
"'s treatment of the traditional horror tropes gives it a nostalgic sense. This slasher will work for teens raised on Goosebumps."- Booklist Sarles keeps up a fast pace with toxic family drama and graphic murders alike, with effective use of red herrings. "When fictional murders become the blueprints for actual killings, where is the line between imagination and reality? Slasher film fans will want to gather round the fire."- Kirkus Reviews
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