The House of Madame M

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Author(s)

Clothilde Perrin

Publisher

Gecko Press

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Release Date

April 07, 2020

ISBN

978-1776572748

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Are you lost? Come in! You’re in luck―there’s no one here just now. Shhh . . . Be as quiet as you can, and very, very careful! In The House of Madame M, we explore a strange house: hallway, living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Each room is full of surprises to make even the bravest shiver. Are we in the house of an ogre? A witch? Something else altogether? This large-format, lift-the-flaps visit to Madame M’s brings the thrill of finding what lurks in the wardrobe, behind the door, tucked under the furniture. Full of humor and detail, it will mesmerize readers of all ages.

Are you lost? Come in! You’re in luck―there’s no one here just now. Shhh . . . Be as quiet as you can, and very, very careful!

In The House of Madame M, we explore a strange house: hallway, living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Each room is full of surprises to make even the bravest shiver. Are we in the house of an ogre? A witch? Something else altogether?

This large-format, lift-the-flaps visit to Madame M’s brings the thrill of finding what lurks in the wardrobe, behind the door, tucked under the furniture. Full of humor and detail, it will mesmerize readers of all ages.

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macabre and interactive book

July 26, 2020 (Updated: June 04, 2026)

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5.0

THE HOUSE OF MADAME M is a creepy and interactive book that invites readers to take a tour. They are told not to touch anything and only while the Madame is out, so look quickly before she returns. Each page is full of interactive items, such as pull-tabs, lift-the-flaps, strings holding bones, clock hands to turn, and more. This is a delightful book to explore, as long as you don't mind the creepy and macabre.

What I loved: The interactive elements and large size of this book are delightful. This would be great for middle grade readers who enjoy Halloween and don't mind picking up a (kind of) picture book. There are so many things to explore on each page that this could keep children busy for a while. The idea of touching being forbidden with so much clearly made for touching adds some delight to the exploration.

What left me wanting more: Not so much problematic as just a warning, but this book is very creepy with skeletons and decomposing things in the compost bin and all sorts of creepy-crawlies. For this reason, the book may be better for older readers who are just beginning to explore things along the "horror" genre lines.

Final verdict: Great for older readers who enjoy the macabre, THE HOUSE OF MADAME M is an unique and interactive exploration through a haunted house.