The Haunted High-Tops

The Haunted High-Tops is a graphic novel for young readers about Dan, a boy who covets expensive sneakers his mom can't afford. When he finds a brand new pair of the coveted X-9000s on a bus, he takes them, only to discover they are haunted and have a mischievous, even dangerous, will of their own. This book offers a fun, spooky adventure with "just-right scares" for kids aged 4-11, while subtly exploring themes of temptation, honesty, and the consequences of impulsive actions. It's an engaging read for children who enjoy mild thrills and graphic novel formats.

Dan wants the new X-9000 high-top sneakers more than anything, even though he knows his mom can't afford them. So when a hooded figure leaves a brand new pair of X-9000s on the city bus, Dan grabs them and doesn't look back. But the shoes seem to have a mind of their own . . . and Dan will soon discover he should be careful what he wishes for. In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-color art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.