Annabelle Abigail Andrews was eleven years old and her best friend was her dog, a Yorkshire terrier, named Pumpernickel. Annabelle was an only child and people always said how lonely she must be, deprived of a sibling. But the truth of the matter was that Annabelle never had a brother or sister, so she hardly missed them. Besides she didn't think it would be much fun to share things, like ice cream, and toys, and videos. And her parents.

Annabelle Abigail Andrews was a happy girl. She lived in a big, colonial house on three acres. She had a spacious bedroom and never shared a bathroom with a living soul. She had pretty clothes, a CD collection, the latest DVDs and her parents gave her a generous allowance. Her friends looked up to her and her marks in school were splendid.

Annabelle Abigail Andrews didn't have a care in the world.

Until January 13th when her life changed forever.

"Annabelle's Monsters is a story that a lot of kids will be able to relate to, the plot is fast paced and interesting, the characters well thought out and realistic, it is an entertaining and fun read that will have readers wondering just what might be lurking in the school's basement."

Heather Froeschl
Bookideas.com

"Marianna Heusler has written a terrifically thrilling suspense novel for young adults. Just when you think that you have everything figured out, things change, leaving your jaw on the table and your fingers reaching to turn the page. Heusler's book is spooky but nothing avid readers can't handle. Highly recommended."

Jennifer LB Leese
Picket News