Spider Ring

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When Maria inherits a strange, spider-shaped ring from her grandmother, she doesn't realise she's also inheriting a strange power the power to control spiders and have them do whatever she wants. This is a pretty cool thing when it comes to fetching objects from another room ... or if Maria wants to use the spiders to get back at some mean kids in her class. But the power comes with a price. Maria has attracted the attention of the Black Widow who is trying to collect all the spider magic for herself. The Black Widow is not going to let anything stand in her way especially not Maria. The story of the ring is being woven like a web and Maria will have to do everything she can not to get trapped within it.

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Praise for The Spider Ring: "A horror story for young readers that all but oozes spiders-a surefire template for success." -- Kirkus Reviews"The inventive concept and fluid descriptions in Harwell's first novel combine to create a suspenseful and sometimes unsettling glimpse into the intricate behaviors of spiders, with a dash of magic for good measure." -- Publishers Weekly"Readers looking for a carefully plotted, well-told introduction into the horror genre will find this exactly what they seek. Harwell's style is direct and frills-free . . .The comeuppance for the villain has a delightful ew factor." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Author Bio

Andrew Harwell is a writer and editor living in Brooklyn, New York. After growing up in the woods, he isn't scared of real spiders, but spiders in stories -- from the giant ones in Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter to the Other Mother in CORALINE -- he finds absolutely terrifying. This is Andrew's first book for young readers. Visit him online at www.andrewharwell.com.