The Devil The Banshee & Me by L.M. Falcone - Ages 9+

The Devil The Banshee & Me

What's the Story?

In this frightfully funny novel by L.M. Falcone, somebody has moved into the creepy, abandoned cottage in the cemetery across the road from Will Trenom's house in small, sleepy Port Elgin. Will is on a perfectly normal errand on a perfectly normal day when he knocks on the cottage door. Suddenly, a crazy sumo wrestler with gold hoop earrings is chasing him through the cemetery while a strange man with long blond hair -- who calls himself the devil's nephew -- laughs. Then, late that night, Will hears crying in the cemetery and sees a ghostly old woman hovering above the gates. What kind of neighbors are these? What the devil is going on?


What's the Buzz?

"Falcone does a good job of building tension and educating her readers about the world of banshees and other demons. The novel’s climactic sequences are suspenseful and fairly intense. Her dialogue is effective and lifelike, and while the characters spend most of the novel being led around by the plot, there are passages when they come to life in their own right." - Quill & Quire

"This fast-paced book combines the supernatural with zany, slapstick-like comedy. The plot twists, laughs and suspenseful moments will keep you turning the pages."  - Tina @ Mamquam Red Cedar Nominees

"The Devil, the Banshee and Me is a fast-paced adventure full of moments of side-splitting humour and hair-raising terror. It will keep you breathless and reading to the very last page!" - Fern Folio

"Falcone brings folklore to life in a contemporary context while exploring the Irish mythology surrounding Banshees. With a blend of chills, humour and suspense, short chapters and clever word play, this fast paced thriller will keep readers turning pages until the end." - Canadian Review Magazine

"There is a good mix of humor strewn through out the book so that it isn't overly heavy or dark, and Falcone fits in a timeless message: be careful of what you wish for for you might just get it." - Monster Librarian

"With mythical creatures and riddles at every turn, middle-grade readers will enjoy this fast-paced, humorous read." - Marla @ YA Books Central

Where Can I Learn More?
Try L.M. Falcone's website with an authors bio and upcoming projects.http://wonderbrary.blogspot.com/2011/10/devil-banshee-me-by-lm-falcone-ages-9.html