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Have you heard of The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding by Alexandra Bracken. Released just a few weeks ago, it is the perfect book for ages 9+.
About the Book
“I would say it’s a pleasure to meet thee, Prosperity Oceanus Redding, but truly, I only anticipate the delights of destroying thy happiness….”
Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history—that is, until he discovers the demon living inside him. Turns out Prosper’s great-great-great-great-great-something grandfather made—and then broke—a contract with a malefactor, a demon who exchanges fortune for eternal servitude. And, weirdly enough, eight-hundred-year-old Alastor isn’t exactly the forgiving type.
The fiend has reawakened with one purpose–to destroy the family whose success he ensured and who then betrayed him. With only days to break the curse and banish Alastor back to the demon realm, Prosper is playing unwilling host to the fiend, who delights in tormenting him with nasty insults and constant attempts to trick him into a contract. Yeah, Prosper will take his afterlife without a side of eternal servitude, thanks. But with the help of his long-lost uncle, Barnabas, and his daughter, Nell, a witch-in-training, it seems like Prosper has at least a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor before the demon escapes and wreaks havoc on his family.
Little does Prosper know, the malefactor’s control over his body grows stronger with each passing night and there’s a lot Alastor isn’t telling his dim-witted (but admittedly strong-willed) human host…
Want to learn more? You can read the first two chapters on Disney.com!
From #1 New York Times best-selling author Alexandra Bracken comes a tale of betrayal and revenge, of old hurts passed down from generation to generation. Can you ever fully right a wrong, ever truly escape your history? Or will Prosper and Alastor be doomed to repeat it?
Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series. Born and raised in Arizona, she moved East to study history and English at the College of William & Mary in Virginia. After working in publishing for several years, Alex now writes full-time and can be found hard at work on her next novel in a charming little apartment that’s perpetually overflowing with books. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and on Twitter @alexbracken.
My 11 year old is in the middle of reading it now and has been enjoying the the darkness surrounding Prosper.
We would love for you to enjoy The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding!
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The main character knows the family history of the Redding’s going back many generations. I like that in a book!
I learned that the fiend has reawakened with one purpose–to destroy the family whose success he ensured and who then betrayed him.
Prosper and his family are going to be hunted by a demon on a mission, to put it simply. Sounds like a great book for my niece. 🙂
I learned that eight-hundred-year-old Alastor isn’t exactly the forgiving type.
I learned that Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history.
I learned that Prosper has at least a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor before the demon escapes and wreaks havoc on his family.
malefactor’s control over his body
Nell is a witch in training. i am excited about this story it sounds fascinating.
I learned that this sounds like a great book! Also, I learned that this book is about banishing Alastor back to the demon realm
I learned Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series.
I learned that Prosper is fighting against a demon who is trying to trick him into a contract.
I learned that Prosper has a demon inside of him
From your review, I learned that you can read the first two chapters of this book at Disney.com.
I learned that Prosper is an unwilling host to a fiend, who delights in tormenting him with nasty insults and constant attempts to trick him into a contract.
Alastor a demon is using Prosper as a host to torture him and destroy his family!
I learned that it talks about whether history has to repeat itself.
I learned that the malefactor gets stronger control every night. This really sounds like a book my daughter would LOVE.
I learned she is a New York Best Selling author and working on her next book. I think my daughter would enjoy this book.
The fiend has a long lost uncle Barnabas…
I learned that the main character has a demon inside him.
Prosper has a long lost uncle Barnabas and his daughter, Nell who is a witch in training.
I learned from this post that eight-hundred-year-old Alastor isn’t exactly the forgiving type.
I learned that this book is even good for an eleven year old to read.
I learned that thanks to Prosper’s great great great something grandfather, Prosper is possessed by a demon. I like seeing the author and learning about her too.
I learned that Prosper comes from a very fascinating family and has just discovered his own uniqeness.
Prosper’s great-great-great-great-great-something grandfather made—and then broke—a contract with a malefactor, a demon who exchanges fortune for eternal servitude
I learned that Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history that is, until he discovers the demon living inside him.
I learned that Prosper has the demon living inside him
I learned that Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author!
That it is a book of mystery
Its a book about a kid named Prosper and the story is about trying to right a wrong and trying to escape your history.
I learned that Prosper is fighting against a demon who is trying to trick him into a contract.
I learned that it’s for ages 9 and up.
I learned that “The fiend [Alastor] has reawakened with one purpose–to destroy the family whose success he ensured and who then betrayed him.”
I learned that the author Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series.
I learned the fiend was betrayed by the very family whose success he ensured. Hey! If you wrong him, will he not seek revenge?
Your 11 year old is in the middle of reading it now and has been enjoying the the darkness surrounding Prosper.
I learned about some of the characters such as Prosper, Barnabas, Nell, and Alastor
I learned that it is for ages 9 and up
I learned that Prosper has a demon living inside of him.
Learned there is a demon living inside him
I learned Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series.
“What did you learn about The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding in the post?” I learned the book has demon named Alastor.
I learned that it sounds like a suspenseful novel.
Alastor is a demon is what i learned
I learned that the demon is using Prosper as a host and that this is about betrayal and revenge, of old hurts passed down from generation to generation.
Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series.
I learned that the author is a New York Times Best Selling Author.
I learned I can read the first two chapters on disney publishing’s site!
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I learned that Prosper learned that he has a demon living inside him.
I learned the author is a new york times best seller!
Sounds like a good book!
I learned that it is based on a story of betrayal.
I learned Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series.
I learned with the help of his long-lost uncle, Barnabas, and his daughter, Nell, a witch-in-training, Prosper has at least a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor before the demon escapes and wreaks havoc on his family.
This looks like a great book for young adults. I would love to share this with my niece.
I learned that the author went to William and Mary College which is not far from me!
I learned that the author studied English at the College of William & Mary in Virginia.
I learned that the author is a New York Times bestseller.
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I learned that Prosper has the demon living inside him
I am already captivated by reading the first couple of pages! Can’t wait to get the whole book and read it! Love that you can make pumpkin leaves by frying them and dunking them in honey, maple syrup, or chocolate and then sliding a stick through a line of them to munch on!!! Such a cool fact!
I learned that Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series. I also learned that Barnabas is Prosper’s uncle.
I learned that Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history that is, until he discovers the demon living inside him.
Learned that Prosper has a demon inside of him.
I learned that it is set in Massachsetts!
Prosper has at least a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor with the help of his long-lost uncle, Barnabas, and his daughter, Nell, a witch-in-training, Sounds like an exciting book.
The malefactor’s control over his body grows stronger with each passing night
Thanks for the contest.
I learned that she wrote The Darkest Minds
I learned its about a kid named Prosper that learns he has a demon inside of himself
I learned that Nell is a witch-in-training
I learned that Prosper has a demon living inside of him.
It sounds like an awesome supernatural story. I love horror, fantasy, and supernatural so it is perfect for me.
There is a long lost uncle Barnabas.
There is a witch-in-training that will help him.
Prosper thinks he’s unexceptional till he finds out he has a demon inside him. Wow, I bet that takes the cake!
Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series is something I learned.
Alastor is growing stronger each day and prosper has hope in a witch in training, sounds fun.
With the help of uncle, Barnabas, and his daughter, Nell, witch in training, Prosper has a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor.
I learned it’s a tale of betrayal and revenge, of old hurts passed down from generation to generation.
I learned about the main character having a demon inside him. Thank you for the chance to win!
Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history—that is, until he discovers the demon living inside him. This is my kind of story love to read this book.
Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series. I love all things Disney.
I learned that it is for ages 9 and up and my daughters most likely will love this book.
Prosper has a chance to get away from Alastor!
I learned this is a tale of betrayal and revenge!
I learned that Prosper is playing unwilling host to the fiend, who delights in tormenting him with nasty insults and constant attempts to trick him into a contract. Sounds like a great suspenseful book. My kids would really like this book.
That it sounds like Prosper is going to succeed at his goal.
Prosper has at least a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor before the demon escapes and wreaks havoc on his family.
I learned that Prosper is a person’s name, and he has a demon inside of him.
I read it and got to know that fiend has reawakened with the sole purpose of destroying those in the family whose success he ensured and who then ultimately betrayed him
I learned Neil is a witch in training.
I learned that they only have days to banish Alastor back to the demon realm!
I learned that Prosper has a malefactor controlling him.
I learned that is for ages 9+ and that Prosper has a demon inside of him
I learned that it’s for young adults.
Alexandra Bracken was born and raised in Arizona.
I learned the whole story line, who Prosper is and that Prosper’s great, great, great, great grandfather made and then broke a contract with a demon who exchanges fortune for eternal servitude.
I learned about the plot of the story, but something else grabbed my attention. There seems to be an underlined metaphor throughout the pages. It states “Prosper’s great-great-great-great-great-something grandfather” broke a deal and now he is cursed with a demon inside him. Could this represent the evil side of human nature within ourselves we all have to fight? Or perhaps a thrilling way to retell the Biblical story of Adam and Eve, though obviously taking its own unique spin off. I would love the chance to read this book and take a closer look at it and learn more!
I learned that ……… Little does Prosper know, the malefactor’s control over his body grows stronger with each passing night and there’s a lot Alastor isn’t telling his dim-witted (but admittedly strong-willed) human host
I learned that this book is a tale of betrayal and revenge, of old hurts passed down from generation to generation.
There is a demon inside of Prosper! And there are many past hurts that date back generations!
Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series.
I learned something new. From #1 New York Times best-selling author Alexandra Bracken comes a tale of betrayal and revenge, of old hurts passed down from generation to generation.
It sounds like an interesting tale for a young adult novel. I’ll enjoy reading it with my niece.
I learned about what history is about to reveal.
I learned that Alastor is 800 years old
I learned that it is the perfect book for ages 9+.
I learned how the main character has a demon in them.
I learned ;that the author was Alexandra Bracken
I learned he only has eight days to banish Alabaster back to the demon realm.
I learned that Prosper and his family are going to be hunted by a demon on a mission.
I learned that this is a very scary book about demon possession and family history.
I learned that Prosper needs to to break the curse and banish Alastor
Nice.
Sounds like I’d enjoy this book too.
Ms. Alexandra attended Williams and Mary college!
Her small quaint apartment is overflowing with books.
Sounds like my small 1/1 condo here in s. Florida
Prosper has a demon inside of him.
That it is the perfect book for ages 9+… and that my granddaughter and I would both love to read it
I learned that Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history.
This sounds like a book that my niece would love to read, but I wouldn’t let my younger kids read it yet.
i learned it is about witches and demons and assuming by the picture it takes place in MA which happens to be my state!!
I learned it’s based on betrayal and prosper is trying to trick his friend into signing a contract!
I learned that Prosper is possessed by a demon.
I learned that Prosper has to break a curse or he will have to live with a demon.
I learned that the main character has a demon and his daughter is a witch in training is trying to help him rid it out of his body! It’s also for ages 9+. Sounds like a great book that my oldest 2 kids would enjoy.
I learned that the main character is called Prosper (short for Prosperity).
I am excited to read more about Nell who is a witch in training
This sounds so awesome! Nell, his daughter, who is also a witch in training will be helping rid of Alastor as well!
I learned that Alexandra Bracken is a New York Times best-selling author who was born and raised in Arizon then moved to Virginia to study English.
learned she’s a #1 New York Times best-selling author
So much intrigue.
The fiend has reawakened with one purpose–to destroy the family whose success he ensured and who then betrayed him.
Wow. What a story that would be.
I bet another great book from Alexandra Bracken. I Love the cover.
I learned that Prosper only has days to survive. His daughter is one of a few to help him.
Prosper Redding has a demon living inside of him. I can imagine the kids staying up all night to read this.
Looks like the perfect book for the season coming upon us to read out by a campfire.
I love the ‘evil inside’ and the battle of the two. I have a niece that would really enjoy this.
Also, loved that it’s on Disney.com
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I learn with the help of his long-lost uncle, Barnabas, and his daughter, Nell, a witch-in-training, it seems like Prosper has at least a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor before the demon escapes and wreaks havoc on his family
I learned that Prosper has a demon inside..creepy!! Thank you
That prosper has a demon inside of him
I learned prosper has a demon living inside of him that grows stronger everyday.
800-year-old Alastor isn’t the forgiving type.
Prosper is possessed by demon
I learned this is a mystery and one i would like to read
I learned the author is a New York Times best selling writer and that if your 11 year old is enjoying it my niece probably would too! On the Christmas list it goes! Thanks!
Looks like it’s for ages 9 and up and touches on right/wrong as well as moving forward.
Alastar is growing more and more powerful but he has two helpers who can free him
There’s a demon inside of Prosper! Yikes cast that demon out with God’s almighty light!
I learned that a demon is expecting eternal servitude from Prosper . This sounds like a good book.
I learned that it sounds like a good book for the Halloween season. You said your 11yo is reading it. What is the youngest age you’d recommend it for, i.e. how scary is it really?
I learned that Prosper’s ancestor made some sort of deal with a demon!
Prosper’s great-great-great-great-great-something grandfather made—and then broke—a contract with a malefactor, a demon who exchanges fortune for eternal servitude.
Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding.
I learned that Alastor is an 800 year old fiend who was betrayed by the Redding family and is looking for revenge.
I learned that his daughter Nell is a witch in training.
The author went to college in VA.
Nell is a witch in training – so much good stuff that are great teasers!
I learned that Prosper is one evil man, with his own demons.
I learned that it’s a story about revenge.
The main character knows the family history of the Redding’s going back many generations
Nell is a witch in training
I learned that it doesn’t pay to break a contract with a demon.
The storyline sounds like one that would be intriguing for my daughter. My daughter would like the character in the story named Nell (training to be a witch).
I learned that is sounds like and interesting and entertaining read me AND my daughter will enjoy
I learned that the malefactor’s control over Prosper’s body grows stronger with each passing night.
The main character is afflicted with a demon
I learned that Prosper only has days to break the curse.
I learned a little bit about the characters Prosper & Barnabas From the reviews seems like a good read
I learned Prosper only days to break the curse and banish Alastor back to the demon realm.
I learned that Alexandra Bracken studied history and English at the College of William & Mary in Virginia.
I learned that it’s a suspense.
That it’s spooky and my Grands love books like this. So do I!
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I learned that they only have days to banish Alastor back to the demon realm!
My older son likes the Harry Potter series, soI think he would really enjoy this book as well.
I learned that is a book that is right up my alley! Would love reading it!
It’s a supernatural read waiting to be dove into!
I learned that Alexandra Bracken is a #1 New York Times bestselling author!
the book is awesome
I learned that Prosper has a demon living inside of him.
I learned Prosper has a long lost uncle Barnabas and his daughter, Nell, who is a witch in training.
The main character of the novel has a demon inside of them.
I learned it is a supernatural book.
I LEARNED ABOUT THE MAIN CHARACTERS.
I learned that it is a great suspense book with lots of great characters.
The main character of the novel has a demon inside of them.
I learned that I love fables and this one seems up my alley (what caught me was his great x’s whatever number., broke a contract!).
I learned that Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history