Ghostly Expeditions: Upper Fruitland Curse The Upper Fruitland Curse is an infamous legend that has haunted the community of Upper Fruitland, a small village located in New Mexico, for decades. The curse is said to be the result of a series of tragic events that took place in the area during the early 1900s. The legend goes that the curse was placed upon the village by a powerful shaman who was betrayed by the townspeople. The shaman, enraged by their deceit, invoked dark spirits to bring suffering upon the community. Since then, strange occurrences, ghostly apparitions, and unexplained phenomena have plagued the inhabitants of Upper Fruitland. Many locals believe that the curse is real and have shared their spooky encounters.
Many locals believe that the curse is real and have shared their spooky encounters. Some have reported seeing shadowy figures lurking in the darkness, while others claim to have heard chilling whispers in the wind. It is believed that these are the tormented souls that have been trapped by the curse, doomed to wander the village for eternity.
Half magic boik
Mark, Katherine, Jane, and Martha, the children of a single mother, find themselves entrusted with a lot of responsibility when they discover a magic coin that works by halves. Their mother unwittingly has the first adventure with the coin, during which she suddenly finds herself halfway home from visiting her aunt and uncle, but soon the children are making carefully calculated wishes that take them to far-flung points in time and space.
My husband and I listened to the full cast audiobook recording of this book on a car trip years ago, but I believe I slept through some of it and therefore didn’t add it to my Goodreads shelves because I hadn’t read the full story. This time around, I read the book aloud to my three oldest daughters (ages 2, 4, and 6) and enjoyed it much more. My intended audience was really the oldest two girls, and they both loved the idea of the magic coin and its tricky way of granting wishes. Each time we sat down to read, they were curious to know who was going to have a turn with the coin next and how they were going to use it.
For me, the appeal was largely that, despite the magical elements, the story is grounded in reality. I have a hard time diving right into fantasy worlds, so I always appreciate it when an author begins in the real world and slowly introduces magic. I also thought it was a fun way to encourage my kids to think mathematically, and also a great excuse to introduce them to the legend of King Arthur, which figures heavily into one child’s adventure with the coin.
Half Magic will appeal to readers who like old-fashioned family stories, like Elizabeth Enright’s Melendys series or Eleanor Estes’s Moffats books, as well as to those who enjoy stories where magic enters the real world a la The Enchanted Castle by E. Nesbit. I plan to read aloud the sequel, Magic by the Lake, possibly during the upcoming school year.
This post is part of r/fantasy's series of Author Appreciation posts, focusing on lesser known (or well known but lesser discussed, possibly forgotten) authors, as organized and masterminded by u/The_Real_JS. Here is a complete list of appreciations to date.
Several ghostly expeditions have been organized in an attempt to uncover the truth behind the curse. Paranormal investigators, historians, and curious adventurers have ventured into Upper Fruitland in search of answers. Some have captured eerie images of apparitions, while others claim to have experienced inexplicable events during their visits. Despite the mounting evidence and personal testimonies, skeptics argue that the curse is nothing more than folklore and psychological suggestion. They attribute the reported hauntings to the power of suggestion and the village's deep-rooted belief in the curse. Nevertheless, the Upper Fruitland Curse continues to captivate the imagination of many. Whether it is a result of an angered shaman's hex or simply a case of overactive imaginations, the legend lives on. As long as the unexplained occurrences persist, the village of Upper Fruitland will remain a place of intrigue and mystery..
Reviews for "The Haunting Curse: Ghostly Expeditions in Upper Fruitland"
1. John - 1/5 - I found "Ghostly expeditions upper fruitland curse" to be a complete waste of time. The storyline was poorly developed, and the characters lacked depth and believability. The scares were predictable, and the whole haunted house theme felt cliché and overdone. I was hoping for a thrilling paranormal experience, but instead, I was left feeling disappointed and bored. Save your money and skip this one.
2. Sarah - 2/5 - I was expecting "Ghostly expeditions upper fruitland curse" to be much scarier and more intense based on the hype surrounding it. However, I found the scares to be lackluster and not at all frightening. The special effects were mediocre, and the acting fell flat. The plot had potential, but it was poorly executed, leaving me feeling underwhelmed. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone looking for a truly chilling experience.
3. Michelle - 2/5 - "Ghostly expeditions upper fruitland curse" was a disappointment for me. The storyline was confusing and convoluted, making it hard to follow along and connect with the characters. The scares were predictable, and there weren't any genuine moments of dread or suspense. I was looking forward to an atmospheric and thrilling horror film, but unfortunately, this wasn't it. I wouldn't recommend this movie unless you're a die-hard fan of the genre and have nothing better to watch.