Tales from the Haunted Mansion: Volume I: The Fearsome Foursome

Stars: 5 Stars Format: Audiobook Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Series: Tales from the Haunted Mansion Book 1 Steam Level: Not Steamy CW: suicide (side character), death, ghosts This was an absolute delight. I, along with oodles of other people, am a huge fan of The Haunted Mansion ride (just the Disneyland version, never been to Disney World) and this book felt like it belonged in that universe and wasn’t just a creepy book. Quick Thoughts: - Loved that they changed certain phrases for the audiobook. The narrator says “dear listener” instead of “dear reader” and things like that - There were so many great nods and call backs to the ride that just tickled me pink but also done in such a way that you don’t need to know or catch them to understand the story - Each of their personal stories were unique and fun. Yes, you could immediately guess how they were going to play out but that didn’t make them any less enjoyable - What is also fun about each story is you get a better understanding of each kid’s personality - With each kid getting their own self contained story, the book then had natural breaks in it so I could put it down when I needed to without being annoyed about not getting to continue listening - The Eldritch Company made me laugh - I honestly was not expecting that ending but it was PERFECT for this story - Malcolm Hillgartner was PERFECT for this book. His tone and cadence was pitch perfect to set the mood and invoke the feel of the ride Overall this was great for adults and kids alike. I’ve said it multiple times but Disney actually puts out some great original stories based on their IPs and I recommend picking any of them up no matter your age. I will be continuing this series and picking up more Disney books in the future.

I bought this for my daughter because she loves scary stories and the Haunted Mansion ride and movie so this seemed a no brainer gift for her birthday. This book is school-age appropriate so I didn't have to worry about censoring anything for my daughter. The stories are a ton of fun to read, the writing is detailed, interesting and has that perfect spooky quality. The art work goes perfectly with the book. We loved the ride references which were cute and made me smile. The story lines were great and we particularly loved when the librarian talks to the reader directly. The essence of the stories kind of had a Goosebumps nostalgia quality to them which we could get into since we're both huge R. L. Stine fans. We're looking forward to further volumes

Tales from the Haunted Mansion is not only a fun and quick read, but a must-have for any Disney’s Haunted Mansion fan. The book is comprised of multiple chapters following five total stories. One you begin and end with, and four in the middle that take you to the grave following our Fearsome Foursome. The voice you hear as you enter the Haunted Mansion begins to weave its tale within your mind’s eye. The story line progresses as if you are entering into the Haunted Mansion from the queue line, with various points of interest found along the way. You soon feel that your doom-buggy has stopped off, you’ve entered the library with the marble busts that can’t seem to take their eyes off of you, and you’ve become more than just a witness, but part of the story that is the Haunted Mansion. With no windows and no doors, rooms stretch, and portraits change, our team of spook-lovers must find their way out but there’s always his way… Zombies, monsters, graveyards, and ghosts are only part of the tales that you will read, with Amicus Arcane being your Ghost Host. This is only Volume One, and I’m excited to see what the next volumes will bring, I’m hoping for more stops off into various rooms of the Haunted Mansion with their tales explored and woven into what can become an amazingly spooky tapestry.

Great ghoulish stories with wonderfully witty interjections by The Ghost Host! Whether you just love spooky stories or love the ride at Disneyworld or Disneyland (like I do) you won't be disappointed. The book is beautifully bound and printed with the paper stock used adding to the overall feeling that you have opened a truly antique enchanted tome (or, should I say "tomb"?). I have a feeling that this book will find its way into our regular October reading... and I can't wait to read the second volume! Note: my son is 9 at the time of this review and he didn't have a hard time with how "scary" it was. I think it was the just right amount of thrill. I know every child is different, but these were frightfully fun stories that were just right for Halloween-time evening reads before bed.

As a fan of the Haunted Mansion ride and of the movie featuring Eddie Murphy this book did in no way disappoint. Once I began to read I found it very hard to put down as I was keen to find out what happened next. The book is cleverly written and involves you from the start. A must for fans of the attraction. Looking forward to more volumes.

Muy buena inversión,tengo los 2 volúmenes ya, y son muy buenos ambos... Como buen fan de Disney y Haunted Mansion

Avant même d'ouvrir ce bouquin, j'ai été séduite par la beauté de ce livre, volontairement vieillit qui met déjà dans l'ambiance ! Le livre est magnifique ! A l'ouverture de celui-ci, l’ensorcellement continue, les illustrations sont incroyablement bien réalisées et le narrateur nous plonge dans ce monde d'esprits, avant même la lecture du 1er chapitre ! Je commence seulement sa lecture donc je ne peux encore rien dire sur l'histoire, mais wow ce livre est un bijou, avant même de tourner les premières pages. Enfin j'ajouterai que pour tout fan de Phantom Manor, c'est un livre à lire !! :)

Normalerweise lese ich jedes Buch auch zuende, das ich anfange. Aber dieses hier.... Die Geschichten sind viel zu lang für diese Art von Buch und sehr vorhersehbar und nicht sehr unterhaltsam. Das wäre ja nicht mal so schlimm, aber..... der Geruch. Puh! Das Buch riecht schrecklich chemisch, auch nach Wochen noch. Das ist einfach sehr unangenehm beim Lesen. Ferner dachte der Verlag wohl, dass es cool wäre, den Schnitt auf alt zu trimmen. Das sieht auch gut aus, macht das Umblättern aber leider schwierig und sehr oft hatte ich mehrere Seiten gegriffen, weil diese aneinander hängen bleiben. Schade um diese optisch gute Idee.

No es que sea un mal libro, dirigido para un público infantil/adolescentes lo compre para practicas de ingles