Readers will particularly enjoy Hoodoo's authentic and engaging narrative voice. 'The chilling supernatural Southern Gothic plot action is enhanced by atmospheric description of rural life in Depression-era Alabama. Readers will particularly enjoy Hoodoo's authentic and engaging narrative voice.'- School Library Journa Seekers of the scary and 'something different' need look no further.'- Kirkus Reviews 'The authenticity of Hoodoo's voice and this distinctive mashup of genres make Smith one to watch. Schmidt, two-time Newbery Honor medalist and author of The Wednesday Wars Reader, be prepared to have your foundations shaken: this is a world that is deeper, more wondrous, more spiritually charged than you may have ever imagined.'-Gary D. Set amid the swamps, red soil, and sweltering heat of small-town Alabama in the 1930s, Hoodoo is infused with a big dose of creepiness leavened with gentle humor. He'll just need to learn how to conjure first. The entire town is at risk from the Stranger's black magic, and only Hoodoo can defeat him. Even worse, he soon learns the Stranger is looking for a boy. Then a mysterious man called the Stranger comes to town, and Hoodoo starts dreaming of the dead rising from their graves. But even though his name is Hoodoo, he can't seem to cast a simple spell. He is a dynamic character who goes on a journey. His catch phrase is 'if you didn't already know that,' and his relationship with Mama Frances and Bunny enrich the story. Smith does a terrific job creating a relatable character throughout the text.

Twelve-year-old Hoodoo Hatcher was born into a family with a rich tradition of practicing folk magic: hoodoo, as most people call it. Hoodoo is the main character, and the novel is told first person from his perspective. '- Keith Donohue, New York Times bestselling author Told by a narrator you won ' t soon forget, it is filled with myth and legend, danger and bravery.

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