Tales from the Haunted Mansion: The Fearsome Foursome by Amicus Arcane
Publication Date: July 19, 2016
Plot: Welcome, foolish mortals, to Disney Press' spookiest chapter book series yet: Tales from the Haunted Mansion! Based on the attractions from the Disney Parks, each new book tells the story of one of the Haunted Mansion's 999 ghosts. With eerie illustrations throughout and a beautiful three-piece cloth cover, the books are designed to look like they came straight from the library in the Haunted Mansion. Tales from the Haunted Mansion is a fun, spooky ride, just like the attraction from the Disney Parks. And if readers are familiar with the ride, they'll see elements of it throughout the entire story, from items straight of the Mansion (are those pictures stretching?) to lyrics from the narration that is heard in each Doom Buggy. In this bone-chilling book, you will hear the terrifying tales of the Fearsome Foursome--four kids who look to out-scare each other. But just wait until they hear my spooky stories. Who am I? I am Amicus Arcane, your librarian and host. Your Ghost Host. So read on... if you dare!
MY THOUGHTS:
I picked up this cute little tabletop read when I was in Disney World earlier this month. The Haunted Mansion has been my favorite ride for as long as I can remember — so when I saw this in the ride’s shop, you know I had to get it!
A cute little take on the Haunted Mansion with puns and lines from the ride itself, it was a fun little spooky escape. Highlights from the book: unique setting for the story, not a typical cliché ending, and it’s the perfect story for any fan of Disney World, Disneyland and the Haunted Mansion.
