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Open Wide - by I M Eerie

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  • A boy's worst fears about the dentist may prove true in this bone-chilling middle grade horror perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Christopher Pike.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 7.63" x 5.13" Paperback
  • 176 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Horror
  • Series Name: An Eerie Tale

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"Eddie and his friend Darryl team up to uncover the sinister secrets behind the eccentric dentist, Dr. Yankum, who has been pulling kids' teeth for unknown and frightening reasons"--



Book Synopsis



A boy's worst fears about the dentist may prove true in this bone-chilling middle grade horror perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Christopher Pike.

Eddie has always been afraid of the dentist. He even bit the last one he went to (by accident). And Dr. Yankum, the eccentric new dentist in town, isn't making matters any better. He pulled two of Eddie's teeth--teeth Eddie swears were perfectly healthy. And he finds out he's not the only kid in town who has had unnecessary extractions. Who or what is Dr. Yankum? And what does he want with their teeth?

When the doctor starts dating Eddie's mom, Eddie knows it's only a matter of time before her teeth go missing too! Eddie and his best friend, Darryl, band together and put their sleuthing skills to the test to uncover the truth about Dr. Yankum. But they're not prepared for what they find...



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"An unexpectedly dark ending leaves a lasting impression and will have young horror readers excited for more from debut author Eerie. . . . A pleasingly creepy tale from a promising new writer who lives up to his name."--Kirkus Reviews "06/01/2025"



About the Author



I. M. Eerie lives alone in an old Victorian house on top of a hill. His hobbies include playing the organ, taxidermy, and scaring children through his writing. If you hear screams coming from inside his house, do not be alarmed--those are just the sounds of a scary movie.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.63 Inches (H) x 5.13 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 176
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Horror
Series Title: An Eerie Tale
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Format: Paperback
Author: I M Eerie
Language: English
Street Date: August 26, 2025
TCIN: 1001851808
UPC: 9781665980418
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-7727
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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I wasn’t expecting to like this book as much as I did, but it was a hit in our house. From the first page, it grabs you and doesn’t let go. The story moves fast, and the mix of creepy moments with laugh-out-loud lines makes it the kind of horror kids can actually enjoy without it being too much. My 8- and 10-year-olds were hooked right alongside me. The characters feel real, the writing is sharp, and the balance of humor and fright reminded me of R.L. Stine with a modern twist. And that ending? Bone-chilling, with a surprise that had us talking long after we finished. If your kids are between 8 and 14—or if you secretly enjoy a good scare yourself—this is a quick, fun read that’s absolutely worth it.
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