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The Headless Cupid
The Headless Cupid | Zilpha Keatley Snyder
18 posts | 11 read | 4 to read
When the four Stanley children meet Amanda, their new stepsister, theyre amazed to learn that she studies witchcraft. Theyre stunned to see her dressed in a strange costume, carrying a pet crow and surrounded by a pile of books about the supernatural. Its not long before Amanda promises to give witchcraft lessons to David, Jamie, and the twins. But thats when strange things start happening in their old house. David suspects Amanda of causing mischief, until they learn that the house really was haunted long ago. Legend has it that a ghost cut the head off of a wooden cupid on the stairway. Has the ghost returned to strike again?
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ahoffkosik
The Headless Cupid | Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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On Episode 108 of my podcast, author Jen Doll joins me for a chat about Zilpha Keatley Snyder‘s The Headless Cupid. This Newbery Honor winner tells the story of a recently blended family and their possibly haunted new (old) home. There‘s witchcraft (kinda), sibling rivalry, sibling love, a VERY problematic scene, and more — and we discuss it all! 🎧 Link to listen in bio.

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ravenlee
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#7days7books Day 5
We present here 7 books that will remain in our minds, because they touched us so much, changed us. No further comments needed!

@Thousand-Lives would you like to join the fun?

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LibrarianRyan
Headless Cupid | Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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1. No thank you.
2. It‘s just a day
3. Anything. Surprise me
4.ALLERGIC to the scent of vanilla. If you do scents please stick to fruit scents.
5. Fruit flavors 👍🏻😁. Chocolate 🤢 🤮
6.any
7. Any
8.no thank you. See 4
9. Any
10. Yes Good Reads Books I own List. library list on Library thing. I know I need to inventory
11. goodreads same name. I would like to own some day list or wishlist on LIbraryThing
12. I will like what ever you pick👇🏻

LibrarianRyan I do these swaps for fun. I love that someone took time to think and plan and mail. So I am never disappointed. I do this for the fun. #cupidgoespostal 5y
AmyG Me, too. I love doing these. 5y
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GatheringBooks
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#WitchyReads Day 7: Over and above the mystery surrounding the haunted house, the legend about the headless cupid in the banister, the incantations that the occult-loving Amanda (who no doubt will like to own a #Pentagram is trying to learn) – is a story about a sad, confused, displaced 12yo who has to deal with four new step-siblings, an absent father, an artist-mother, and a stranger for a stepdad. My full review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-2R

Linsy That right cover is creepy! 😬 6y
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bookwrm526
Headless Cupid | Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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This was waiting on my doorstep when I arrived home today, thank you so much @jlondon1963 !! I can‘t wait to open it and see what‘s inside. I might have to get my husband to hide it from me 🤓. #cupidgoespostal @Avanders @MrBook @BookBabe #valentinebookexchange

Avanders 💘💘💜💘💘 6y
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julesG
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Just 1 more day - or, given it's 9 a.m. CET, only 15 hours - left till I can open my #cupidgoespostal letter.

@BookishMarginalia

Reviewsbylola 💘💘💘 7y
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Carleneishere
The Headless Cupid | Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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Had my #cupidgoespostal package waiting for me post-vacation! Thanks @emilyhaldi !

elkeOriginal Poor thing looks like it had quite an adventure! 7y
emilyhaldi Lol! That thing must have had a wild trip! Glad it made it to you in one piece 😂 7y
Reviewsbylola 💘💘💘 7y
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Karen_V
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#cupidgoespostal books ready to be packed! They're wrapped in handmade Valentines tea towels instead of tissue or wrapping paper 😃

BookishMarginalia Gorgeous! 7y
writerlibrarian Just a wonderful idea and delicate attention. Love it. 7y
Karen_V Thanks, y'all! 😊 7y
LeahBergen 😍😍😍 7y
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OrangeMooseReads
The Headless Cupid | Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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#cupidgoespostal going out today!

BookishMarginalia 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 7y
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Karen_V
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An overdue photo of my #cupidgoespostal package! Such cute stickers. I'm looking forward to opening it soon 😃🎉🎁

PS - The Headless Cupid was one of my favorite books as a kid. Highly recommended!

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bookdrunkard78
The Headless Cupid | Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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My #CupidGoesPostal package made it today!! Now the real waiting begins!

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Joybishoptx
The Headless Cupid | Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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#CupidGoesPostal package ready to travel north! Really that's not a hint because almost everyone is north of me. This was so much fun! Thank you again @BookishMarginalia for organizing! I hope my ribbons make it!

LeahBergen 😍😍😍 7y
asiriusreader 😍😍 love the ribbons and packaging! 7y
Joybishoptx @asiriusreader thanks! I hope they survive shipping! 7y
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Julsmarshall Gorgeous wrapping! ❤ 7y
Joybishoptx @Julsmarshall thank you! ☺️ 7y
Suzze They all look so nice! 7y
Joybishoptx @Suzze thank you so much! It was a labor of love! 7y
Reviewsbylola 💘💘💘 7y
Jinjer Love it!!! 7y
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OrangeMooseReads
Headless Cupid | Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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My #cupidgoespostal arrived! Not sure exactly when I haven't checked my mail in the last couple days. It's going to be hard waiting a month until I can open it!

BookishMarginalia 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 7y
Reviewsbylola 💘💘💘 7y
James Nice, that didn't take long. I hope you like the books. 7y
OrangeMooseReads @James Thank you I'm sure I will 7y
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thec0zy
Headless Cupid | Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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I'm having so much fun planning, wrapping, and mailing some bookish love!
#cupidgoespostal #valentinesbookexchange

@BookishMarginalia

LeahBergen 😍😍😍 7y
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Minispok
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Everything is finally ready for my #CupidGoesPostal #ValentinesBookExchange
This is the first time i will mail something 😕 got any tips?
Also is the post office open on Saturday?
@BookishMarginalia

Imagineannie I'm starting to feel like a real slacker - I didn't send nearly that much. 😥 7y
readordierachel Really digging your wrapping paper! 7y
CocoReads @Imagineannie I didn't get that much either. 7y
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CocoReads @Minispok yes, post office is open on Saturday. But I think only until noon or so 7y
TheBookAddict @Imagineannie it's ok, I'm sure they'll appreciate it. 😊👍🏽 @Minispok it's usually open on Saturday, but it closes earlier. The one near me closes at 11:30. 7y
rubyslippersreads Gorgeous ❣️❣️❣️ 7y
Ruri_kaichou Most make branches has a machine you can use to get your postage and those are available whenever. No need to wait in line for a person 7y
BibliophileMomma Pretty! 7y
LeahBergen 😍😍😍 7y
MaleficentBookDragon So ❤️ dots!!! 7y
Jinjer Dots stripes and kitties!!!!! 7y
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julesG
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Cupid just went postal.
No, don't worry, it's not all for the #cupidgoespostal. Well, it kind of is. The idea of a secret cupid inspired me and I decided to surprise some of my friends with handmade goodies. So I just brought a large bag with envelopes full of love to the post office.
@BookishMarginalia

Reviewsbylola 💘💘💘 7y
LeahBergen 😍😍 7y
Sarah83 Great idea. 🖒 7y
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LibrarianRyan Love the book this is attached to. 7y
julesG @LibrarianRyan Just randomly picked it, now I'm going to stack it. ;) 7y
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readordierachel
Headless Cupid | Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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Love is in the air. My #cupidgoespostal gifts are ready to head to the post office!

@BookishMarginalia

LeahBergen 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y
Reviewsbylola 😍💘😍💘 7y
kspenmoll ❤️👏💕 7y
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DebinHawaii
Headless Cupid | Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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Errands took a while as I'm still a bit hindered by breathing issues+a quite unstalkable #cupidgoespostal match but I think I'm done after Thursday's Barnes & Noble asthma meltdown & today's trip to get swag to go w/books, wrap, & post office mailing supply options. Had to do some serious guessing (does my match like coffee? tea? Do they eat/hate chocolate? Who knows?! Very few posts so hoping to have grabbed books they haven't read + some aloha🌺

DebinHawaii Disclaimer: I by no means am calling our hard-working, wonderful & generous Cupid @BookishMarginalia "headless" --the title made me laugh because I felt like I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off today! ❤️? 7y
BookishMarginalia 😂😂😂 7y
PurpleyPumpkin I, too, found my match to be somewhat challenging! Hasn't posted much, but I found my match on Goodreads, so I think I picked the books she'll want. Fingers crossed!🤞🏽 7y
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Reecaspieces I think anyone will be happy to get anything...read or not...#bookmail is the best! 7y
DebinHawaii @PurpleyPumpkin Mine is on GR I think, but had nothing stacked there when I checked so I am going strictly by Litsy TBR stack. Funny, I have been obsessively checking for new Litsy posts daily since they have not updated in ages & just saw one posted after I finished shopping. 😁 Good news--although I considered it, I didn't buy the book they posted about. (Cause that would have put me over the edge!) 😂 7y
DebinHawaii @Reecaspieces I think you are right but I have a tendency to obsess about getting it right! 😀👍 7y
Suzze I feel the same way about my match. She gave me her favorite genres, but the posts she's made have NOT been books in those genres. I see no pets, no drinks, no clues in her posts. I'm flying blind and hoping she likes what I send! 7y
JEMoutrageous Mine posted well enough but I still stress over purchasing. TBRs often include books already owned, so I never buy based on those lists. I purchased today with held breath. There is a good chance she has one of them. 7y
Reviewsbylola I'm in the same boat! I am just going to buy my person a candy bar or two to go with her gift. 7y
DebinHawaii @Suzze Yes, I tried to use the a combo of the TBR & fave genres as there were no clues to anything else in their posts & not much other info in the questionnaire. Will hope for the best! @JEMoutrageous Yes, it is a risk buying from TBR but not much choice with no info beyond that & preferred genres so fingers crossed. Just would've liked to know some things beyond the books they like. @Reviewsbylola I did similar w/ focus on 'local' things.👍 7y
Bookchipmunk Hope you are on the mend! I'm positive that your choices will be perfect! Aloha🌺 7y
Godmotherx5 Nothing like the "pain" of being unable to breathe. Hope you're feeling better. 7y
LeahBergen So exciting!! 7y
Jinjer My gosh!!! I hope you feel better! 7y
DebinHawaii @Bookchipmunk Thank you for the affirmation! I'm feeling much better today for sure. 😀 @Godmotherx5 @Jinjer Thank you! I am continuing to breathe & feel better! 😀👍 @LeahBergen Right?! I am saving the excitement of wrapping for tomorrow! 😆 7y
Godmotherx5 Breathing is good. 7y
DebinHawaii @Godmotherx5 Yes! It is often ignored or underrated--until you can't do it! 😆👍 7y
Bookworm54 I have the same problem! Just hoping they like what I choose. 7y
LisaJo Mine is the same. Very few postings. Hope have not read the books I got them. If they have, I offer to send different ones. So much fun. 7y
LisaJo Glad you are feeling better, I struggle with asthma too. 😷 7y
DebinHawaii @Bookworm54 I am sure they will! I think lots of us probably worry about it too much! After all, it is bookmail as others have pointed out! 😀👍 7y
DebinHawaii @LisaJo That's what I am hoping too! But, yes it is fun to put these together! 😀I am sorry you struggle with asthma too--it is not fun.😁 7y
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