About This Book
While trying to keep Professor Killjoy from releasing his dreaded antilaughing gas, the reader chooses from a variety of paths through an abandoned fairground and thereby controls the course of the story.
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Wonderlit Review
The Fairground of Dread is a classic interactive adventure, placing the reader directly into the narrative. Children choose their path through an abandoned fairground, attempting to stop Professor Killjoy's nefarious plot. The book handles its 'dread' and 'killjoy' themes with a light touch, making it more atmospheric and suspenseful than truly scary, appropriate for its wide age range. The emotional arc is one of escalating choices and consequences, culminating in a satisfying (or sometimes humorous) resolution depending on the path taken. This book is ideal for children who love being in control of the story, especially reluctant readers who benefit from the engagement of choice. Parents might reach for this when their child is looking for something different, a book they can 'play' with. Different ages will enjoy the novelty; younger children might need help with choices, while older ones will enjoy exploring all possible endings. Its interactive format sets it apart from traditional narratives on similar themes.
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