1 / 6How to Survive a Horror Movie – YA Horror Novel
How to Survive a Horror Movie is a tongue-in-cheek YA horror novel about Charley, a horror fan trapped in a real-life teen-movie mystery at a remote island boarding school. She and her friend Olive investigate classmates’ murders while Charley is also seeing their ghosts.
At a glance
- Follows Charley and her friend Olive as they investigate killings among their senior class at a remote girls’ boarding school.
- Ghosts of the murdered classmates complicate the investigation and Charley’s attempts to keep a low profile.
- Described as a fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek YA story with horror-movie references.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines a murder mystery with supernatural elements and humour, giving horror fans more than a straightforward slasher premise.
- The two-friend investigation offers a clear central thread through the boarding-school setting.
- The listed 352-page length provides a substantial novel rather than a short story.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Little Tiger |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 5 Sept. 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 352 pages |
| Reading age | 13 - 18 years |
| ISBN-10 | 1788957121 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1788957120 |
| Weight listed | 242 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.8 x 2.4 x 12.9 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Teen readers who enjoy horror fiction, ghosts and school-set murder mysteries.
- Readers looking for a humorous YA take on horror-film conventions.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a non-fiction guide to surviving real-world emergencies or a serious, non-comic horror story.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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3% 3% - 1 star
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The supplied material includes aggregate ratings but no written customer feedback. The rating distribution leans towards higher star categories, while some mid-range ratings indicate a range of reader responses. Ratings alone do not explain what readers liked or disliked, so they cannot establish whether the humour, horror tone or mystery will suit a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
What is How to Survive a Horror Movie about?
Horror-film enthusiast Charley attends a remote island boarding school where classmates are being killed. She and her friend Olive investigate, while Charley also sees the ghosts of former classmates.
What age is this book listed for?
The listed reading age is 13–18 years.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 352 pages.
Is it a non-fiction survival guide?
No. The supplied description presents it as a tongue-in-cheek YA novel about surviving a fictional teen-horror scenario.
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