I bought this book absolutely ages ago and I’ve been meaning to read it ever since. I have finally gotten around to it and I’m so glad I did. The Bear Who Wouldn’t Leave is a fantastic read that all horror fans will enjoy.
The Bear Who Wouldn’t Leave by JH Moncrieff
Blurb from The Back Cover
Sometimes, evil looks like a fuzzy teddy bear …
Still grieving the untimely death of his dad, ten year old Josh Leary is reluctant to accept a well worn stuffed teddy bear from his new step father. He soon learns he was right to be wary. Edgar is no ordinary toy, and he doesn’t like being rejected.
When Josh banishes him to the closet, terrible things begin to happen. Desperate to be rid of the bear, Josh engages the help of a friend. As the boys’ efforts rebound on them with horrifying results, Josh is forced to accept the truth – Edgar will always get even.
My Thoughts on The Book
As soon as I read the blurb for this book, I was excited to read it – who doesn’t love a good haunted doll (or in this case teddy bear)? It’s a fairly short read, but it feels like the right length – I hate books that drag on unnecessarily just to up the word count, and this one doesn’t do that at all. It jumps right into the story and doesn’t let up.
At first, the reader is left wondering if Edgar is the problem, or if it’s Michael (Josh’s step dad) who is the problem. We soon find out the answer to that question and then things really heat up. The book is fast paced and JH really knows how to build tension.
Josh and Sean, the friend he enlists to help him with Edgar, are both likeable characters and you can’t help but root for Josh. I think it’s a combination of him being so young, having just lost his father and the cute way he’s so protective of his mother that make you like him and want him to find a way out of this mess.
I won’t give any spoilers, but I loved the ending of this book too.
Conclusion and Rating
If you’re looking for a horror story that will pull you in but not really terrify you, then The Bear Who Wouldn’t Leave is for you. 5/5
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This was a surprise! Thank you so much for the AWESOME review. I’m so glad you enjoyed the book.
You’re welcome, I loved the book!
Thank you so much!