
Laurie Friedman
10 SeriesLaurie B. Friedman is an American author known for her children's books and young adult novels, including the Mallory McDonald and The Mostly Miserable Life of April Sinclair series. She studied literature at Tulane University and the Sorbonne, and has a background in advertising and freelance writing. Laurie frequently speaks at schools across the U.S. and resides in Miami, Florida, with her family.
In "I'm Not Afraid of This Haunted House," Simon Lester Henry Strauss and his friends explore a haunted house on Halloween. While his friends are easily frightened, Simon remains unafraid, confidently facing a vampire's feast, a one-eyed monster, and the Treacherous Tower. However, an unexpected surprise catches Simon off guard. Laurie Friedman's picture book, illustrated by Teresa Murfin, showcases Simon's bravery and the eerie adventures within the haunted house.