I wasn't expecting a lot from this book, although I am a fan of doctor who I figured it would be a little childish with a predictable storyline which would quickly get boring. However I was definitely surprised!

In this book we follow The Doctor and Martha as they land in the town of Blackwood Falls - a place which lives for Halloween. This year however Halloween will become a little too real for the inhabitants of this small little town. A magical book is discovered buried under the roots of an incredibly old tree and when the children who discover it decide to read it many problems occur.

This book reminded me a lot of Hocus Pocus but with aliens not witches. A book starts all this mess and in the end the whole town is in danger because of a few kids messing around. Therefore if you liked that film then you will probably like this book as they have a lot of similar themes.

It is an incredibly short book and can easily be read in one sitting, as it is so short the story does progress rapidly and so would be really good for a readathon. The story wasn't just about The Doctor which makes a nice change from the usual episodes, Martha was left on her own a bit more so we got to see a lot more of her character and how she reacts in different circumstances.

Although this book is aimed at young teens there were some scenes which I found particularly atmospheric, there were even some parts which creeped me out! (Be warned if you don't like clowns there is a scene which may terrify you - think IT by Stephen King but for teens). The ending however had be completely fooled which was quite unexpected because I hadn't anticipated much from this book so to be completely fooled at the end is something of an achievement.

Overall I would recommend this book, it is short and definitely a to be read if you like the TV show or Hocus Pocus. Don't just disregard it because it is more aimed at children, you might find yourself presently surprised like I was! Give it a go (you'll only lose a day's worth of reading max).