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  Title: The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight Author: RL Stine Publisher: Scholastic, London Year published: 2015 122 pages In this story, Jodie loves spending her summers at her grandparents' farm, but this year something is different. The once lively farm seems neglected, and her usually energetic grandparents are acting tired and distant. Strangely, the single scarecrow guarding the cornfields has been replaced by a dozen ominous-looking scarecrows. Soon, Jodie notices bizarre occurrences—especially one unsettling night when she sees the scarecrows twitching on their stakes, hinting that they may be coming to life. As the eerie atmosphere intensifies, Jodie must unravel the mystery behind the scarecrows and figure out if the farm is under some sinister spell. This 122-page story captures classic Goosebumps elements—creepy tension, unexpected twists, and plenty of scares—making it an engaging read for young fans of the horror genre.

  Tajuk: Nurul Hidayah Penulis: Hasan Ali Penerbit: DBP, Kuala Lumpur Tahun diterbitkan: 2010 422 halaman Dari kulit muka belakang: Mengisahkan perjuangan gigih seorang eksekutif (akauntan) yang bernama Mahfuz dalam cita-citanya untuk menerapkan nilai-nilai Islam dalam bidang perniagaan yang diceburinya. Mahfuz, suatu ketika ditugaskan bersama Lim untuk menyelongkar dan menyiasat skandal penyelewengan di sebuah institusi kewangan sehingga berjaya mengesan mereka yang melakukan jenayah terkutuk dalam sejarah kewangan di negara ini. Kejayaannya membongkar skandal penyelewengan itu mendorongnya membuka firma agensi pelancongan dan membuka sebuah anak syarikat bernama Nurul Hidayah yang menjalankan perniagaan import-eksport barang-barang keluaran tempatan untuk diedar dan dipasarkan ke pasaran antarabangsa. Nurul Hidayah, sebuah novel yang menyentuh dan membicarakan persoalan semasa iaitu, skandal penyelewengan di sebuah bank, penerapan nilai-nilai Islam dalam kehidupan masa kini, pengliba

  Title: War Author: Janne Teller Publisher: Simon & Schuster, London Year published: 2016 63 pages A thought-provoking short novel that explores the brutal realities of war from a deeply personal perspective.  The book is structured as a fictional letter addressed to a Danish teenager, urging the reader to imagine what life would be like if Denmark were suddenly plunged into war.  It challenges readers to consider how they would cope with the chaos, loss of home, family, and identity.  By reversing the roles and placing Europe as the war-torn region, it forces readers to empathize with refugees and the displaced, offering a powerful commentary on the human cost of conflict and the fragility of peace.