Mary Averling

Oct 5 - Middle grade Horror Books You Should Read Day 5 The Ghosts of Bitterfly Bay by @maryaverling.bsky.social
This is not only one of my favorite horror stories it’s one of my favorite middle grade books period. It’s perfect. Just read it

happiest book birthday, ally!!

One week until Canada’s largest Children’s Book Festival!!!! I’ll be at the Telling Tales Festival on October 4 and 5, and presenting in the preteen tent on Saturday from 4-4:45!! Come hear me chat about THE GHOSTS OF BITTERFLY BAY, and join in on some spooky crafts 🖤🍂

Thank you!! I hope you enjoy them!!

Thank you for the boost! <3

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autumn is here! time for ghosts and ghouls! and your semi-regular reminder that I have two creepy, magical little middle grade books perfect for when there's a fresh chill in the air <3

so exciting to see both Eelgrass Bog AND Bitterfly Bay on the back cover of The Week Jr magazine!! alongside some other fabulous Penguin Young Readers titles!!!

autumn bog <3

Making time for reading is not always in the cards, but this past week, I've made it a priority. Now about halfway through The Curse of Eelgrass Bog - @maryaverling.bsky.social - and having a hard time putting it down to do the essentials. Like grocery shopping...
#SlowReadersClub

Ha, I'm glad you're enjoying!!

Great list of #spooky #mg books! Love seeing books by fellow @spookymiddlegrade.bsky.social authors @allyoutthere.bsky.social @dwgillespie.bsky.social Delilah Dawson & @maryaverling.bsky.social Thank you @popgoesthereader.bsky.social #kidlit

congratulations!!

apparently they comped THE BURN BEAST to "MG ONLY THE GOOD INDIANS meets a horror version of THE MOSSHEART'S PROMISE" at launch and I'm living for it!!!

Spooktastic <3

Aw, it was so lovely to meet you!! Thank you for your kindness and support <3

So much fun at the Spooktastic Bookfair yesterday!!!! Thanks to @alyssaalessi.bsky.social! What a great event! Loved seeing my MG horror fam @lorasenf.bsky.social @lorienlawrence.bsky.social @maryaverling.bsky.social

also if anyone comes to Spooktastic this weekend and asks nicely I will 100000% show you 🤩

BURN BEAST cover artist is working at a breakneck pace omg because we have COLOUR OPTIONS AND STOPPP THESE ARE ALL TOO GOOD I AM GOING TO BURST

what an amazing list!! thank you for including BITTERFLY BAY <3

A compilation of twenty-one 2025 middle grade book covers organized by colour, beginning with green, transitioning into blue and purple, and finally ending with pink and red. Books featured include Scaring and Daring, Another, Open Wide, Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave, The House Next Door, The Many Hauntings of the Manning Family, Broken Dolls, The Better To Eat You With, The Mystery At The Haunted Dance Hall, Phantom Academy, The Girl In The Walls, The Ghosts of Bitterfly Bay, The Labyrinth of Souls, Finder's Keepers, Welcome To The Ghost Show, Grin, I.R.L, Ride or Die, Gloam, Tales From Cabin 23: The Visitors and It's Watching.

🎃 55 Scary (and Not-So-Scary) 2025 Middle Grade Books To Get Readers In The Halloween Spirit 🎃
popgoesthereader.com/55-scary-and...
#BookSky #KidLit #MGLit

okay but the new hardcover (library copy!) i'm reading right now retails at $41.99 CAD and um yes since when did books cost that much

updated BURN BEAST cover sketch has landed and all i have to say is EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE 🥹😱

Happening next Saturday!!! I'll be in Framingham MA for Spooktastic, alongside many many other wonderful horror authors!! Hope to see you there!!

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congratulations!!

tbh whenever I'm given cover sketches I should be allowed 4-8 business days to simply Sit & Stare. How am I supposed to do ANYTHING ELSE in these conditions??

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ahhhh BURN BEAST cover sketches have arrived!!! and they're all so good!!! deciding is impossible but ahhhh!!!!

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