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Bag of Buttons Kindle Edition

3.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

They belonged to Ella. Nobody else could see them. Her bag of secrets; her buttons.
All she wanted was a friend. Someone she could trust, talk to and play with. She found Peter. And eventually he would ask about her buttons too. They all wanted to see them, her little secrets.
They will all disappear in the end.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0725KPTBP
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 670 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 117 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2017
    Bag of Buttons by Mark Lumby is a short story about a disturbing young girl with serious psychological issues and then some. As sick as her fascination with the other children is, her interactions with Tom are somehow far more sinister. With each reveal of Ella's secrets, I became more fearful for anyone around her. I can't help but wonder what her parents are like. The ending left some loose ends, but when you travel into darkness, you can only see so far, for so long.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2017
    This was a delightfully disturbing tale of a deviant adolescent girl and her ominous bag of buttons. Bordering on the extreme spectrum of horror, this tale mingles the supernatural with the psychological and keeps you guessing. Certainly not for easily offended readers-may induce queasiness. I'll definitely be checking out some of Lumby's other works.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2017
    Quite a good story. Very odd..
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2019
    Creepy!

    That's really the only word that seems to pop in my head right now. Creepy. Also, disturbing.

    As a huge fan of the horror genre, I'm very particular about the horror books I read. Mark Lumby is a new to me author, but the description of the book intrigued me. I was not disappointed.

    I'll admit, the beginning of this book was a little confusing at first. I had no idea what was going on, but that also persuaded me to keep reading. I had to know what in the world was going on with Ella, and why she was so darn creepy. I was shocked to discover the truth and also left with the feeling of wanting to know more. What happened to Peter after he discovered Ella's secret? What about Tom and his threat?

    This was a very quick read, finished it in about an hour, but I thoroughly enjoyed the story and will definitely be picking up more books from this author!

    4 out of 5 stars! <3
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2017
    Bag of Buttons is the story of Ella and the secrets Ella has. We learn from the outset that Ella is different from other children. From there, Mark Lumby weaves a dark and complex tale with disturbing imagery and delicate foreshadowing. The story builds almost poetically and becomes darker and more disturbing with each turn of the page. I found myself wishing at one point that the imagery and foreshadowing were a little less skillfully done.

    While Bag of Buttons is not terribly graphic in description, the content is graphic in nature. Some readers might find it a bit daring. Other readers might find it too disturbing.

    I myself will not be going to the park for a long time.
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Top reviews from other countries

  • J.A. Sullivan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Captivating Horror
    Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2019
    Dark, creepy, and gross, this book had me captivated from the very first scene! It's a short read, but one that sticks with you for a long time.

    From the beginning it's clear that something is not right with young Ella. I mean someone who digs up a dead cat to feel its insides is clearly disturbed. And if the thought of that is too much, this might not be the right read for you, but if you're like me you'll enjoy the depravity that unfolds from there. You'll want to look into Ella's Bag of Buttons, but be forewarned you can't un-see it once the bag is open.
  • A L H
    4.0 out of 5 stars Strange, disturbing short story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2017
    A strange little story that will not take long to read. It is pretty unique and disturbing. I liked it but I wished I knew more about the characters, I think this story could have worked as a longer story or a novel. I would recommend it to horror fans and would read more from this author.
  • Matt hickman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2017
    This is the first thing I've read by Mark Lumby, I was unsure of what the book would be about but found the title captivating.

    What we have is a coming of age (of sorts) tale about a young girl named Ella. She's somewhat of a lone spirit, only allowing herself to confide in her one friend, Peter. With local children mysteriously disappearing, the tale begins to slowly unfold.

    Without giving away any spoilers, I have to leave it there. It's a short story, so should take you no time to read.

    What Lumby successfully creates is a slow burning, suspenseful and ultimately creepy little number which will leave you best guessing as to where it will go. The horrific elements ramp up towards the end of the tale and you find yourself scratching your head and wondering where that conclusion came from, a little like an unexpected left hook and with similar results.

    Well crafted and executed where nothing is as it first seems. Definitely worth a read; who is the mysterious man, Tom, and what happens when people look into Ella's bag of buttons?
  • Dale
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great little mystery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2017
    This was a great little mystery - from the title, to the synopsis.

    This is the first book I've read by Mark and he weaved a mysterious tale that kept me hooked right until the end. The writing and descriptions were great, allowing me to picture scenes clearly and the mystery of the bags of buttons kept me turning the pages quickly.

    Brilliant story. Loved it.
  • P.J. Blakey-Novis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great, quick read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2018
    This is the first I've read from the author and would definitely recommend it. The story is fairly short (i read it in one sitting), but is gripping from the outset. Well written, with an intriguing plot that was a real page turner.

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