Books like Spooksville - Attack of the Killer Crabs by Christopher Pike
In the imaginary town of Spooksville, massive crabs that have a peculiar fascination with books and reading have invaded. The school librarian is the only one equipped with a weapon, but it's not enough to stop the relentless creatures. The kids and their teacher must work together to survive their worst nightmares and save their town before it's too late.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Christopher Pike
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