Disney Chills : Once Upon a Scream

Prepare for a spine-tingling adventure tailor-made for tween and young readers aged 9 & Above with Disney Chills: Once Upon a Scream. In this captivating tale, thirteen-year-old Dawn finds herself embarking on a mysterious journey filled with magic, mischief, and mayhem. Get ready for an enchanting tale featuring: Unexpected Adventures: When Dawn is sent from the bustling city to live with her aunts in the quiet countryside, she never imagined she'd stumble upon a spinning wheel that would change her life forever. Intriguing Pranks: Dawn's excitement turns to dismay when she realizes that her invitation to town darling Leah's birthday party was nothing more than a cruel prank. Little does she know, this prank will set off a chain of events that will test her courage and determination. A Sleeping Curse: After accidentally pricking her finger on the spinning wheel, Dawn makes a wish that unwittingly plunges half the town into a deep slumber. Now, she must race against time to reverse the curse before it's too late and the townspeople are lost in their dreams forever. Join Dawn on her thrilling quest to undo the spell and save her newfound friends, navigating through twists, turns, and unexpected surprises along the way. Perfect for young readers craving an adrenaline-fueled blend of magic, mystery, and adventure! <p><strong>"I know you, that gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam..."</strong></p> <p>Dawn misses the big city. Torn away from her favorite place in the world and shipped off to live with her two cooky aunts in the countryside, Dawn is miserable in her new life. While her parents see this as a chance for her to be away from the bad influences that kept getting her into trouble, Dawn sees her new dumpy town of Castletown as a sticky and smelly prison with way too many bugs. But no one seems to care what Dawn wants, so she's stuck helping her aunts in their dusty antique shop and finishing the year out in a new school filled with mean girls.</p> <p>One day while cleaning some of the junk in the shop, Dawn accidentally pricks her finger on a broken spinning wheel, awakening none other than Maleficent. In exchange for keeping the spinning wheel safe, Maleficent will make sure Dawn's remaining time in Moorsland is smooth sailing. But as kids from her class start coming down with a mysterious sleeping sickness, Dawn starts to realize there is more to this deal than she imagined. And it's going to take more than just a dream for Dawn to take on the Mistress of All Evil.</p> <p>Grab your nightlight, dear reader, and prepare to be <strong>CHILL-ed</strong>!</p>