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Reader reviewed by JC Clemente

    Thomas Small feels very melancholy as he moves out of his old home, with his parents and baby brothers, to an old, rickety house in the rural areas of Ohio. The only reason they moved into the house is it was part of he underground railroad, owned by the famous abolitionist, Dries Drear.  You see, Mr. Small is a civil war nut. Shortly after arriving, Thomas falls into one of the many secret caves inside the house. Combined with the darkness, and the icy temperature, it made one of Thomass most blood-curdling   experiences. After being frightened by a strange noise, Thomas runs out and finally exits the cave . Soon after asking his parents permission to investigate the hill, Thomas finds himself being chased by a mysterious man. It turns out the mysterious man was actually Mr. Pluto, the grounds keeper. Mr. Small explains. When the small family hits the hay after their unusual first day in the house, a strange, mysterious figure leaves behind a threat. The very next morning, the smalls find the threat, but decide to put it aside for a trip to church, which they meet yet once again with old Pluto. After a trip around the town, they discover more about the history of Mr. Pluto and his family. So, Mr. Small and Thomas decide to investigate the cave home of Mr. Pluto. They soon found out they bit of more than they can chew&                                      
    I would rate The House of Dies Drear a 4. This book deserves this rating from me because it wasnt the best book, but it was a book experience that I have not read in a while. DONT judge this book by its cover! It does seem like a horror story, but its way more than just that. It has some history. Also, its the kind of the edge of your seat, cliffhanger filled , dont know whats going to happen next, mystery book. If youre a person that likes mystery, horror, or being scared until you wet yourself, then read The House of Dies Drear.