The Return of Skeleton Man

In this sequel to the middle grade modern horror classic Skeleton Man, Joseph Bruchac revisits his most terrifying villain yet. "Will surely keep readers turning pages," proclaimed Publishers Weekly.

Molly thought she’d put her traumatic past behind her when she escaped from Skeleton Man last year. She rescued her parents and tried to get her life back to normal. She thought her family would finally be able to live happily ever after.

She thought wrong. Skeleton Man is back for revenge—but this time Molly is ready.

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• ?Perfect for Halloween Reading
• Ideal for fans of the supernatural
• Features light scares

It's not over, that voice says. Some dreams, rabbit, are like this one I just sent you. They are messages and warnings.

And even though it sends a shiver down my spine, I understand what this message, this warning, means.

Skeleton Man will return.

Molly thought she'd put her traumatic past behind her when she escaped from Skeleton Man last year. She rescued her parents and tried to get her life back to the way it used to be. She thought her family would live happily ever after and just be normal again. She thought wrong.

Skeleton Man is back for revenge—but this time Molly is ready.

In this long-awaited sequel to the award-winning Skeleton Man, Joseph Bruchac revisits his most terrifying villain yet.

“A roaring good horror story.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Engaging and fast–paced sequel to a modern horror classic.” - School Library Journal

“Middle school students will enjoy the mystery and suspense as well as the ghostly legends. Molly is a plucky heroine who is not about to give in to her fears, even when they are well-founded. - KLIATT

“Molly is a plucky heroine who is not about to give in to her fears, even when they are well-founded.” - KLIATT

“Will surely keep readers turning pages.” - Publishers Weekly