Curses, Inc. and Other Stories by Vivian Vande Velde. © 2007 Magic Carpet Books (Harcourt). ISBN 978-0-15-206107-4. Trade Paperback; Reissue Edition. Ages 12 and Up. 226 pages. $6.95 US. [ Purchase ]
Synopsis
A collection of ten witchy tales for teens and young adults, ranging from comical to unforgettable.
Review
I think my favorite of the ten tales is unquestionably ‘Witch-Hunt’ as it leads you on a spooky journey with a fantastically true and hilarious ending that will have girls everywhere relating to it. ‘Curses, Inc’ is another story that stuck out to me, with its ironic turn of events and ‘Boy Witch’ was refreshing as we rarely hear of tales of male witches. I also thoroughly enjoyed the Afterword. As a aspiring writer myself, I very much enjoy hearing what inspires fellow writers and Vivian Velde doesn’t disappoint.
The art on the cover is fantastic as well. I never get tired of seeing what the mind of Cliff Nielsen can cook up, he is definitely an inspiration to a fellow digital artist. Overall, this is a brilliant compilation of tales for anyone interested in the supernatural, or needs a batch of stories for their next sleepover or Halloween party.
