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.
8-12 Years
7.63" x 5.13" Paperback
176 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Horror
Series Name: An Eerie Tale

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About the Book

"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...

Review Quotes

"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."

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.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.63 Inches (H) x 5.13 Inches (W) x .45 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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