Curses, Inc. And Other Stories by Vivian Vande Velde (First Edition)

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A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Fine”
Binding
Hardcover
Place of Publication
San Diego
Special Attributes
Dust Jacket
Year Printed
1997
ISBN
9780152014520
Book Title
Curses, Inc. and Other Stories
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Item Length
8.2 in
Publication Year
1997
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1 in
Author
Vivian Vande Velde
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Topic
Fantasy / General, Fantasy & Magic, General, Short Stories
Item Weight
12.7 Oz
Item Width
5.5 in
Number of Pages
240 Pages
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-10
0152014527
ISBN-13
9780152014520
eBay Product ID (ePID)
741353

Product Key Features

Book Title
Curses, Inc. and Other Stories
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Fantasy / General, Fantasy & Magic, General, Short Stories
Publication Year
1997
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Author
Vivian Vande Velde
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
12.7 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
96-024856
Reviews
[set star] "Features confident storytelling and suprise endings."-- School Library Journal.  "This collection of ten witchy tales has something to appeal to everyone . . . The tone . . . varies from funny to haunting, rueful to gothic . . . [For] readers who are ready for some sophisticated tales of the supernatural."-- The Bulletin, [set star] "Features confident storytelling and suprise endings."-- School Library Journal. "This collection of ten witchy tales has something to appeal to everyone . . . The tone . . . varies from funny to haunting, rueful to gothic . . . [For] readers who are ready for some sophisticated tales of the supernatural."-- The Bulletin, An uneven collection of ten short stories by Vande Velde (Tales from the Brothers Grimm and the Sisters Weird, 1995, etc.) that treats spell-casting in modern, historical, and timeless settings. The title story is a breezy computer tale, in which eighth- grader Bill outrages a girl by uninviting her to a dance at the last minute. Her subsequent treatment of him inspires him to order a curse from an on-line service that will cause her dog to be lost for a period of time for a fee. That curse, and each successive one, benefits her more, until a neat twist brings the clever tale to a close. Another ambitious tale, ''The Witch's Son,'' set in the time of the American Revolution, is well drawn and poignant, but suffers a weak ending. ''Remember Me,'' a strong story, presents food for thought about the link between memory and identity, and then backs away from a satisfying conclusion. The stories are least effective when imitating folk tales, and most effective when both plot and setting are vital enough to make an impression. Vande Velde is often amusing, and fans of the previous book will be entertained by this one, but an introduction and afterword about how the book came to be, who gave it a title, and where ideas come from sound superfluous and indulgent. (Short stories. 12+), Grade 6 Up. This compelling collection features confident storytelling and surprise endings. Modern technology merges with fantasy in the title story. Cheapskate Bill Essler dumps Denise Bainbridge as his graduation-dance date so he doesn't have to spend his money on her. Furious when she then humiliates him in front of the entire school, he discovers a new computer web site, Curses, Inc., and chooses from a menu of spells to make Denise's life miserable. However, the curses never seem to have their desired effect and Bill's bank account quickly dwindles. Other selections include a hilarious take on what might happen if humans could understand animals but animals still couldn't understand humans; meditations on vanity; and the moral question of whether or not it is right to take the life of someone who took yours'if you were raised from the dead. A strong theme of morality and making choices runs throughout the book. "Witch-Hunt," a fable about censorship, is sure to promote discussion. Vande Velde skillfully deceives readers into thinking that the story is taking place in the distant past, making the twist at the end all the more relevant. The author writes about her inspiration for each tale in a short afterword, giving teens insight into the perennial question, "Where do you get your ideas?" This will be a hot choice for YAs and can be easily booktalked off the shelves. Tim Wadham, Dallas Public Library, TX
Dewey Edition
20
Grade From
Seventh Grade
Grade To
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Synopsis
A spell that gets you land, money, long golden hair, or a date to the prom can't be a curse, can it? A curse just gets you dead. Or does it'. . . In these ten stunning short stories, boys and girls learn firsthand just what magic spells, enchantments, and curses really can do. "Give this one to readers who are ready for some sophisticated tales of the supernatural."-- Booklist
LC Classification Number
PZ7.V2773Cu 1997

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