A cryptic creature. Mysterious disappearances. A fortune teller with sinister plans.
Dylan Wylde has barely recovered from his first supernatural encounter when he and his friends are swept into a new mystery on Weirdbey Island.
People are vanishing in the night — and no one wants to talk about it. Are the disappearances linked to the eerie fortune teller who’s just arrived in town? The one gathering a horde of strange, hollow-eyed followers?
As Dylan and his friends investigate, they uncover clues pointing to a jackalope – a creature that shouldn’t exist. But as darkness spreads across the island, they’re forced to face a terrifying new foe whose plans stretch far beyond Weirdbey’s misty shores.
Perfect for Goosebumps fans and mystery buffs of all ages, The Day of the Jackalope is a wild, spooky middle grade adventure that chases down a real cryptid through oddball twists and eerie surprises – a favorite for reluctant readers who love a good mystery. Read it today!
Book 2 in the Weirdbey Island series
Book Details & Publication Information
Publisher: Misty Island Press, Clinton, WA
Publication Date: July 2, 2019
PAPERBACK
ISBN: 978-1077702530
Page Count: 216 pages
Trim Size: 5.25 x 8 inches
EBOOK
ASIN: B07SP84X5T
AUDIOBOOK
ASIN: B07W6R7FDP
Narrator: J. Scott Bennett
Length: 5 hours and 39 minutes
CATEGORIES
– Juvenile Fiction > Mysteries & Detectives > General
– Juvenile Fiction > Action & Adventure
– Juvenile Fiction > Horror > Spine-Chilling
SERIES INFORMATION
Book 2 of the Weirdbey Island series
Target Age: 8-12 years old (Middle Grade)
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this book appropriate for?
The Day of the Jackalope is perfect for readers ages 8-12 (middle grade), though younger confident readers and adults who enjoy spooky adventures will love it too!
Is this book scary?
It has just the right amount of spooky! There is a cryptid on the loose, a sinister fortune teller and people going missing, but it’s never too frightening – perfect for fans of Goosebumps.
Do I need to read the books in order?
Each book in the Weirdbey Island series is a complete adventure, but reading them in order gives you the best experience as Dylan and his friends grow and face new challenges. Start with The Pirates of Penn Cove.
Is there an audiobook version?
Yes! The audiobook is narrated by J. Scott Bennett and is available on Audible, Apple Books and other audiobook platforms.
Where can I buy signed copies?
Signed copies are available at bookshops and gift stores across Whidbey Island, or by mail from my Signed Books page.
Story Elements & Tropes
Perfect for fans of spooky adventures! This book features:
- Cryptid Hunt – A legendary creature is loose on the island
- Sinister Fortune Teller – Her predictions are a little too accurate
- Mysterious Disappearances – Islanders are vanishing without a trace
- Found Family – Dylan and his friends stick together no matter what
- Spooky But Not Too Scary – Perfect Goosebumps-level thrills
- Pacific Northwest Setting – Real locations on and around Whidbey Island