Sixteen-year-old Hazel is taken from her awful family and is chosen to be a demi-God by the one and only, Death, because she is the one and only thirteenth child. Hazel has to discover her powers given by Death, to go and solve medical emergencies and she has to choose between her love life or her life as a demi-God. It’s the kind of story that makes your heart race and pound while you keep turning the pages, wanting to reveal what’s more to come.
I liked how Hazel tries to find the truth even when she’s scared. There are lots of twists in the storyline, and every time I thought I knew for certain that something was going to happen, the author surprisingly changed everything. Craig creates tension that feels alive and quiet but also creepy and unforgettable. It’s a Gothic thriller that stays with you long after you’ve finished and is perfect for readers who love stories that are chilling, emotional and full of twists. The one thing I have learnt from reading this book is that the scariest stories are the ones that feel real.
The Thirteenth Child is eerie, gripping and just simply beautifully haunting. From the first page, it takes you on an adventure into a world of secrets, superstition and fear. The writing is dark but stunning, and with every sentence it builds a sense of mystery.
Reviewed by Jeevikaa Sree, Year 8,
Cerdon College, Merrylands NSW
Age Guide 14+
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
#1 New York Times bestselling author Erin A. Craig has always loved telling stories.
After getting her B.F.A. from the University of Michigan, in Theatre Design and Production, she stage managed tragic operas with hunchbacks, séances, and murderous clowns, then decided she wanted to write books that were just as spooky.
An avid reader, decent quilter, rabid basketball fan, and collector of typewriters, brass figurines, and sparkly shoes, Erin makes her home in West Michigan with her husband and daughter.
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