James Holder facing up to Scabbajack!
James Holder has always regarded himself as my number one fan! He has good cause…he has been with me since the publication of my very first book (Mokee Joe is Coming!) and has remained a stalwart fan ever since. Here is his review of Scabbajack – he was the first to read it…of course!
‘Not many people can say that they still enjoy reading children’s fiction books at the age of 16, but I’m one of the few that can. However, they’re not just any children’s books. Ever since Peter J Murray and his wife visited my school five years ago, I have been sucked into the world of Hudson Brown, Billy Hardacre, and now, the newest protagonist, Zak Freeman. I still believe that Peter is one of the few authors who make such a strong impact on their readers and that they will remember the stories for years to come.
When I first received ‘Scabbajack’, I was instantly drawn to the incredible and fascinating cover designed by Paul Bryn Davies. It’s striking image really attracts the attention of the reader, as with all the covers of Peter’s books.
I started reading ‘Scabbajack’ in my living room, away from the noise of the outside world, and I was soon in awe of the story and could not put the book down. Peter J Murray’s use of spooky and humorous words make the reader feel scared, but safe, at the same time. For a 16 yr old to be spooked by this story means Peter has truly done a great job!
All the way through the book, Peter delivers non-stop action and suspense and it’s really interesting to discover how Zak and his sidekick, Charlie, deal with the demands of the boy ghost.
I’ve read all of Peter J Murray’s books and I have to say that ‘Scabbajack’ is my favourite so far. I am perhaps one of the best judges of this as I’ve read all of the books at least five times!
To finish of this review, I know that the main audience of Peter’s books are children aged around 10 to 12yrs, but for all of you guys out there reading this – I am a 16yr old boy and have just finished my GCSE’s and ‘Scabbajack’ was a book I’ll never forget. If you feel brave enough, I suggest you peer into the world of Zak Freeman and give this book a go…join him on his quest of bringing justice to the ‘Zombie-boy’….SCABBAJACK!!!
James Holder
18.06.2010
Please check out James on his Youtube link… www.youtube.com/thegas324
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August 20th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
Cool stuff! I’m going to get ScabbaJack!
October 6th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Your so cool.now i bring toy guns to the window because of scabber jack!!!!!!!!!!!
November 18th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
its so kooool he came to my school 2 days ago and i bought it it rocks GO P.J.M
November 18th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
dear pete
im getting the book on the 19th the day billericay will be having a non school uniform day.
csnt wait to see you again.
im getting scabba jack to go with the postcard you gave me.
from rian
November 20th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
hi pete i really liked your performance at the billericay school on wednesday and on friday i bought all of the mokee joe seiries and i cant wait to see you when im in year
from dan:)
November 20th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
im going to buy scabberjack next week in whsmith
from dan
November 21st, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Love all your books expecilly scabbajack. I thought that scabbajack was in my room!!!!
from christina
November 21st, 2010 at 7:35 pm
I get to scary dolls at the window because of scabbajack!
November 23rd, 2010 at 3:43 pm
pete
i now baricade my window and keep my light on on night because im afraid of scabba jack and ive got alot of toy guns ready to shoot him if he does come.
rian bradshaw
December 3rd, 2010 at 8:04 pm
when u first came to our school i had never heard of u but when u introduced scream street to use it was like u opened a new chaped of readind i have had my nose in scream street for 7 books but sadly it all came to an end
but then our teach started to read a book call scabbajack and so fare it is grate 
March 15th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Oh. My. God.
You came to my school today and talked about scabbajack! I am terrified! I had to get my dad to close my curtains!!!!!
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October 15th, 2011 at 11:48 pm
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January 4th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
My daughter(age
has not slept through the night since Peter Murray visited her school 28th Nov. This book & presentation should come with a warning! Not suitable for young children who have vivid imaginations- got to the point where I am considering taking her to the doctors!!