Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories
Capstone Global Library Ltd Bandit Battle
Book SynopsisCriminal mastermind Cynthia Cyber recruits a videogame super-villain named Bandora Bandit to battle The Gamer. When the Bandit tracks down The Gamer, she transports him to her own videogame world for a Wild West showdown! Will The Gamer defeat the super-powered villain and find his way back home?
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Book that Ate Me Express Edition
Book SynopsisA boy is researching animals in the library. Most of the books are boring, but one is very lively . . . and hungry. Now the boy has been gobbled up! Can he team up with the powerful Librarian and escape the belly of the beastly book? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Beast that Borrowed Express Edition
Book SynopsisAncient treasures are kept safe within the mighty Heroes Hold. Butâ the fierce Beast has âsomehow slipped inside. Itâsâ on the hunt for Heroes, a bookâ containing âthe power of all heroes from all stories.â Can the Librarian and his helpers make sure the mighty book is never checked out? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Scary Science Fair
Book SynopsisTwins Nico and Letta are ready for the big science fair. Their volcano is going to blow the competition away! But will a strange new scientist ruin their entire project?With short chapters, easy-to-read text and enhanced back matter, this Boo Book delivers just-right frights (without the sleepless nights) for the earliest readers.
£5.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Ghost in the Bookstore
Book SynopsisGabby travels to a haunted bookstore with the ghost crew. She loves being around books. Other than science, reading is one of her favourite things. But when Gabby sneaks out to debunk one of the mysteries on her own, Dad isn't happy. And as Gabby finds herself accepting that one of the hauntings might just be real, she wonders if she's a full skeptic after all.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Obey the Egg
Book SynopsisColton’s worst fears have come true. He’s starting his new school friendless and immediately manages to totally embarrass himself. But then Brea invites him to sit with her at lunch. The girl is so nice and sure of herself. He eagerly joins her growing crew. So what if the kids all dress in the same boring beige clothes. Or act the same. Or say the same weird things about a mysterious “Egg”. (Not to mention that adults have been vanishing since school began.) When Brea brings Colton to her house to fully recruit him into her circle, though, he’ll learn fitting in isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. For an extraterrestrial evil is nesting inside, and this rotten egg is about to hatch doom on the entire town. Prepared to be scared in this chilling chapter book for young readers by the master of misery and fright, I.M. Dehd.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Spooky Soccer
Book SynopsisA fun and quirky story against anything but your average team, perfect for children learning to read.When Seamus and his scaredy-ba Granda go for a night-time walk, they don''t expect to find a group of ghosts in an old barn. Greg the Ghoul, Phantom Pete and friends are too scared to go up into heaven, in case they are sent back down to hell, so they are just waiting around in the barn, getting bored. Seamus has an idea to relieve their boredom they should form a football team and play other ghosts! The ghosts are nervous, but Seamus and his Granda help them get fit and improve their game. Soon they are champion players, powering their way through teams on earth, heaven and even hell!The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.Level 3 Reading Lad
£6.23
Walker Books Ltd Theodora Hendrix and the Curious Case of the
Book SynopsisIf you think monsters don''t exist, just ask Theodora Hendrix. The second in a brilliantly funny new series, perfect for fans of Amelia Fang.After facing down an evil hag, a thieving skele-crow and an army of the undead, ten-year-old Theodora Hendrix is certain she can handle anything that is, until she meets the unpleasant Inspector Shelley and her even more unpleasant pet rat. Shelley and Ratsputin have come to spy on the MLM, and are determined to make trouble at every turn. Then Theodora makes a discovery of her own: a cursed beetle. She needs to destroy it without attracting the attention of the inspector and fast. The stakes couldn't be higher: if Theodora fails, her beloved monster family will rot in the dankest, darkest prisons of TransylvaniaTrade ReviewThis is a really fun adventure mystery book with fantastic supernatural characters. I happily read it aloud and I think it would suit anyone from around 8, or younger if they are being read to. I cannot wait for more adventures with Theodora. * Reviewer (age 10) Books Up North *
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Comical Tragedy or Tragical Comedy of Mr
Book SynopsisWritten by New York Times bestselling novelist Neil Gaiman, with otherworldly illustrations by artist Dave McKean, MR PUNCH 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION is the new deluxe cut of this landmark graphic novel.A young boy stumbles across a Punch and Judy show at the pier and enters a world of extraordinary magic.With disturbing mysteries and half-truths uncontrollably unravelling, this boy is forced to deal with his family''s secrets of violence, betrayal and guilt in this dark fable of childhood and growing up.By the bestselling author and illustrator pairing behind the Sandman series and children's classics The Graveyard Book and Coraline, The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr Punch is woven together with Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean's trademark eerie elegance and supernatural thrills. In addition to its new cover, each page of this unmissable 20th anniversary edition has been remastered and a gallery
£15.29
Abrams The Many Hauntings of the Manning Family
Book Synopsis An action-packed, spine-tingling ghost story about twins with supernatural powers—perfect for fans of Five Nights At Freddy’s and the Goosebumps seriesThirteen-year-old twins Gabby and Trent Manning are Connecticut’s youngest paranormal investigators. They both inherited “the gift” from their grandparents, the Mannings, whose legendary ghost hunts inspired several books and movies. But after their untimely deaths years ago, the Mannings have nearly been forgotten.Armed with EMF machines, flashlights, and recording equipment, the twins’ mom drags them all over New England in an attempt to bring their family back into the limelight. Never mind that Gabby is tired of being known as a Ghost Twin, and Trent finds most of their haunts to be pretty frightening. Their latest destination is just what their mom thinks they need to go viral: the abandoned Majestic Theater, the site of the Mannings’ infamous faile
£13.49
Sourcebooks, Inc Tastes Like Candy
£8.54
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Plants vs. Zombies Zomnibus Volume 3
£16.19
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Plants vs. Zombies Zomnibus Volume 4
£16.19
Pan Macmillan The Monsters of Rookhaven
Book SynopsisNominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2022Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for October 2021Winner of the Honour Award for Fiction, KPMG Irish Children's Book Awards 2021Sometimes the monsters take us. Sometimes we become the monsters.Mirabelle has always known she is a monster. When the glamour protecting her unusual family from the human world is torn and an orphaned brother and sister stumble upon Rookhaven, Mirabelle soon discovers that friendship can be found in the outside world.But as something far more sinister comes to threaten them all, it quickly becomes clear that the true monsters aren't necessarily the ones you can see.A thought-provoking, chilling and beautifully written novel, Pádraig Kenny's The Monsters of Rookhhaven, stunningly illustrated by Edward Bettison, explores difference and empathy through the eyes of characters you won't want to let go.'A stunning book . . . a brand new take on the monster story' Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl'A magnificent, shadowy, gothic adventure full of heart' Emma Carroll'A wildly imaginative story . . . a triumph' Irish ExaminerTrade ReviewOne of the most startlingly original children’s books I’ve read in years. It feels like Pádraig Kenny with Edward Bettison's mesmerizing illustrations, has created a whole new genre -- Piers TordayA stunning book . . . a brand new take on the monster story * Eoin Colfer *A magnificent, shadowy, gothic adventure full of heart, with the best first and final sentences in any book you'll ever read. * Emma Carroll *Unique, thrilling and moving . . . with its timely - yet timeless - message of choosing empathy over fear, The Monsters of Rookhaven is proof that Pádraig Kenny is one of the best children's writers around -- Shane Hegarty, author of DarkmouthConfidence, imagination and an ability to pluck the reader's heartstrings confirm confirm Kenny as a writer of serious talent * Guardian *A totally absorbing tale . . . magnificently illustrated by Edward Bettison * Guardian *A wildly imaginative story . . . And if the opening sentence is extraordinary, the last line is a triumph * Irish Examiner *Original and inventive, this fantasy adventure with a touch of the macabre features some of the most unusual monster characters I've ever come across in children's literature. Written with such confidence and delight, it's the perfect read for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. * Sarah Webb *Kenny embraces a new Gothic sensibility in this memorable, nuanced novel that pairs real chills with empathy and emotion. He's certainly a name to watch. * Bookseller *I loved this quirky tale of family and friendship, set in the Shirley Jackson-esque small town of Rookhaven * Kelly McCaughrain *Kenny is a thrilling writer who knows how to chill his readers * Telegraph *The (much) older reader will thrill at how this book subverts hackneyed monster tropes with glee, and how Kenny drops an S-bomb on page one (“sibilance”), crediting readers with the wherewithal to handle a polysyllable. But make no mistake, this is a children’s book, in a big font size, magnificently illustrated by Edward Bettison. * The Guardian *This is a wonderfully gothic, funny, and spooky tale about all kinds of monsters, from the frightening beasts with sharp teeth and too many eyes to the kind who look just like anybody else. Some of Mirabelle’s family are the kind of creatures you’d be terrified to find under your bed, but Padraig Kenny’s humorous and careful characterization makes each of them feel like an old friend – uncle Bertram’s diary of every human food he’s ever tasted is a funny and sweet glimpse into what monsters might find fascinating about the human world – whilst the evil Malice stalking Rookhaven is straight out of a nightmare * BookTrust *Full of gruesome charm and heart-wrenching pathos, this story offers a satisfying gothic fantasy at once chilling and affecting. * Publishers Weekly *
£11.69
Pan Macmillan All These Bodies
Book SynopsisFor months, a gruesome killer has been plaguing the Midwest. The murderer’s calling card? The bodies they leave behind are completely drained of blood. Aspiring journalist Michael Jensen, desperate to escape his small-town life, can hardly believe it when the Bloodless Murders come to sleepy Black Deer Falls, Minnesota. Or that his father, the sheriff, located the only suspect: fifteen-year-old Marie Catherine Hale.Tiny Marie doesn’t look capable of committing the grisly, inhumane attacks that are gripping the nation. At least, not on her own. With Marie refusing to talk to anyone but Michael, he agrees to tell her side of the story.But how can Michael trust Marie’s confession when it calls into question everything he's ever known . . . when falling for her lies may cost him his life?All These Bodies by Kendare Blake is the bone-chilling supernatural thriller for older readers, perfect for fans of Rory Power.
£7.59
Papercutz Bat Pat Vol. 1
£13.60
Scholastic Inc. Piggy Jungle Pursuit
Book SynopsisIt''s Indiana Jones meets Piggy in this original graphic novel! Willow and Cami must team up with an unlikely ally as they escape from a team of mad scientists!Willow and Cami have escaped the clutches of Piggy time and time again. Just when the two think they''re safe, they fall into the clutches of an eccentric pair of scientists who have constructed a geodesic jungle biome in the middle of the frosty mountains. And guess who''s also been captured? Piggy herself!To escape, Willow, Cami, and Piggy must contend with genetically modified adversaries the likes of which they''ve never seen. Can the unlikely trio escape? Or will this adventure be their last?
£11.60
Quirk Books Library of Souls: The Third Novel of Miss
Book SynopsisThe Peculiar Children are back in the third installment in the bestselling series of YA novels by Ransom Riggs. Time is running out for the Peculiar Children. With a dangerous madman on the loose, and their beloved Miss Peregrine still in danger, it's up to Jacob Portman to channel his newfound abilities and defeat Caul before he loses his friends--and their world--forever. This action-packed adventure features all-new Peculiar photographs from times and places all over the world.Trade Review“Oh, my birds, I love this book! I’m obsessed with Ransom Riggs’ wildly creative world packed with heroic, heartwarming characters, supper baddies, and incredible settings like Devil’s Acre and the Library of Souls.”—Annalyse, Justine Magazine “Fans of the trilogy’s first two books will enjoy Library of Souls for its unique world, fast action, satisfying answers and a thorough tying up of loose ends.”—Free Lance-Star “Library of Souls will not disappoint.”—Forces of Geek “I was blown away by the way the haunting photographs were woven so seamlessly into the incredible plot. And Library of Souls has simply the most perfect ending.”—Nikki, Justine Magazine “The challenge Riggs faces in Library of Souls is to match the remarkably high standard set by the first two books in the series, either the mind-bending bafflements of the first book or the edge-of-your-seat action of the second. Riggs succeeds, delivering a thrilling conclusion to Jacob’s trilogy.”—Paste magazine “Fans will easily lose themselves in this most peculiar tale of all.”—Booklist “Thrilling and satisfying.”—School Library Journal “Enthralling.”—Children's Bookwatch “I enjoyed reading this book so much, the cliched, 'I couldn’t put it down,' doesn’t suffice.”—Geeks of Doom “Readers are sure to leap right in after the cliffhanger ending of Hollow City, and they won’t be disappointed.”—RT Book Review, 4 1/2 out of 5 stars “Non-stop wonder.”—Geeks of DoomPraise for Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children “A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story.”—John Green, New York Times best-selling author of Looking for Alaska and Paper Towns “Readers searching for the next Harry Potter may want to visit Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.”—CNN “Riggs deftly moves between fantasy and reality, prose and photography to create an enchanting and at times positively terrifying story.”—Associated Press “I read all of the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children books and I loved them.”—Florence of Florence + The Machine “[A] thrilling, Tim Burton-esque tale with haunting photographs.”—USA Today Pop Candy “With its X-Men: First Class-meets-time-travel story line, David Lynchian imagery, and rich, eerie detail, it’s no wonder Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children has been snapped up by Twentieth Century Fox. B+”—Entertainment Weekly “Peculiar’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. Riggs’ chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies.”—People “You'll love it if you want a good thriller for the summer. It's a mystery, and you'll race to solve it before Jacob figures it out for himself.”—Seventeen “This peculiar parable is pure perfection.”—Justine magazine “One of the coolest, creepiest YA books.”—PopSugar Praise for Hollow City “I was blown away...Hollow City is fantastic.”—USAToday.com “A worthy follow-up, and as addictive a read as the first.”—Hypable “Hollow City mixes spooky vintage photos and action-packed storytelling to continue the story of Jacob Portman and his fellow “peculiars” as they travel through time to war-torn London.”—Dan Kois, Slate “A perfect blend of creepiness and thoughtfulness.”—PopMatters “A stunning achievement… Hollow City is even richer than Riggs’s imaginative debut, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.”—Boston Globe “What makes the series soar, however, is not the world-building, as intriguing as it is, but the heartfelt intensity of the emotions.”—Virginian-Pilot “Ideal for fans of Neil Gaiman and Daniel Kraus, Hollow City blends fantasy and horror into a world that will engross readers and leave them eager for more.”—Shelf Awareness for Readers “A tasty adventure for any reader with an appetite for the…peculiar.”—Kirkus Reviews “New readers of the series will find this novel a treat...Fans of the first title will find this book a treasure. The only downside: waiting for the third installment to find out what happens to Jacob and his peculiar friends.”—School Library Journal “Riggs has created a fresh and original world in these Peregrine novels, with likable, quirky characters and a very readable style.”—Library Journal Xpress Review
£16.99
Simon & Schuster Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Other Stories
Book SynopsisThis spine-tingling volume collects some of Robert Louis Stevenson’s stories first published in the late 19th century for a new generation of young readers—featuring a freshly reimagined cover!Dr. Henry Jekyll is a respectable man, sociable and well-liked, so his friends Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield are concerned when Dr. Jekyll appears linked to Edward Hyde. Mr. Hyde’s outbursts of violence have their small community on edge; he may be small in stature, but no one can deny he’s terribly dangerous, self-indulgent, and even evil. As Dr. Jekyll’s behavior grows more erratic and Mr. Utterson circles in ever closer to the elusive Mr. Hyde, the shocking truth of the relationship between the good doctor and the unholy terror comes to light—a chain of events set off by a repressed man giving himself over wholly to the worst of his vices and shame. Also included are “The Body Snatcher,” a story about medical studen
£8.54
Burton Mayers Books Trapped
Book SynopsisJess’s brother is dead, and her dad is gone. And it’s all her fault. A fact that echoes through the rooms of her new home, Clanderra Hall, where Jess encounters the formidable Mrs. Sharpe and her list of rules: Be quiet, stay away, and definitely don’t go into the attic. As the house reveals its secrets, Jess meets its other residents…residents that not everyone can see. Millie, the ghost of a young girl, becomes desperate for Jess to join her and will go to any lengths for the two of them to be together. Forever.
£10.24
Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada Nightmare Jones
Book SynopsisA collection of jaunty and mischievously unsettling poems for middle-grade readers from award-winning poet Shannon Bramer and artist Cindy Derby, who brought us Climbing Shadows (NCTE Notable Poetry Book and Verse Novel, shortlisted for the Rocky Mountain Book Award). Shannon's twenty-eight poems in Nightmare Jones send delightful shivers down the spine. Written in a variety of styles and forms, they encompass magic realism and influences from fairy tales, folklore and ghost stories, alongside more contemporary explorations of unusual creatures, misunderstood monsters and commonplace human fears (both ridiculous and sublime!). Cindy Derby's evocative line and watercolor illustrations inhabit these weird and wonderful works with her characteristic flair for the strange and witchy wonders of the world. In these poems what makes a person scared might also make them sad, or even make them laugh, as Bramer writes from a place of wonder, empathy, curiosity and reverence for the deep dark woods we all have inside us. If you've ever wanted to spend some time in a witch's garden or wondered what spiders do with our worries, this is the poetry book for you!Key Text Featuresdialogueepigraphillustrationspoemsrecipestable of contentsvignettesCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone
£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers Defenders (3) – Pitch Invasion
Book SynopsisAction-packed finale to an enthralling trilogy of spine-tingling spooky adventures with a sporty twist, from a master of footie fiction for kids. A tense Seth is waiting to hear if his mum's got the 'all-clear'. But instead of relaxing in Cornwall, Seth is haunted by visions. Heads on spikes – bloodied and rotten, eyes pecked out – surrounding an Iron Age hill fort to keep intruders away. When Seth meets two football-crazy brothers from Aleppo their stories offer him a new sense of courage. Can he look death in the face and restore calm to the present? Exciting finale to the Defenders trilogy.Trade Review"Will grip young readers from start to finish, and make them think about their own place in the world" – LoveReading4Kids "A good, pacy read with illustrations to help it along and support understanding. It’s perfect for an older reader who really needs a decent gripping story but might be overwhelmed by too chunky a text" – Books for Keeps
£999.99
Ransom Publishing A Murder of Crows
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£5.99
Curious Fox Soul Shadows
Book SynopsisEstelle thinks that a stay in a remote cottage will give her the peace and quiet that she needs, but the nearby wood holds a terrible secret. Can she and her friend Sandor discover what's going on in the mysterious military lab before it's too late? Soul Shadows has been shortlisted for the Falkirk Red Book Award 2014.
£5.94
Pushkin Children's Books The Mystery of Raspberry Hill
Book SynopsisA thrillingly spooky gothic mystery... The grown-ups all think she's going to die soon ? she can see it in their eyes. Still, when twelve-year-old Stina is sent to be treated at Raspberry Hill Sanatorium, she can't believe her luck. She even gets to ride in a real motor car to the magnificent old hospital, hidden deep in the forest. But as Stina explores the long, eerie corridors of her new home, she senses it is hiding a dark secret. Determined to solve the mystery, she edges closer to the truth ? and soon finds herself in terrible danger...Trade Review'Frantz relies on classic ingredients but does it with a style and suspense that hold the reader tightly in their grip till the last pages' - Vastra Nyland'Has all the right elements that a page-turner for an avid young readership should have: a proper suspenseful plot and supernatural twists' - Hufvudstadsbladet
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Dixie O'Day and the Haunted House
Book SynopsisA dark and stormy night, a camping trip gone awry, and an old house which looks like it might be ... haunted?Dixie and Percy need to stick together in this mysterious adventure full of scrapes, peril, and spooky goings-on!These first chapter books from mother-daughter pairing Shirley Hughes and Clara Vulliamy have one chapter for each night of the week and are full of maps, and fun extra activities.“A witty and beautifully designed series for emerging readers” THE SUNDAY TIMES
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Arena 13: The Warrior
Book SynopsisThe third exhilarating instalment in the Arena 13 series by Joseph Delaney, author of THE SPOOK’S APPRENTICEAfter everything Leif has been through in Arena 13, it’s finally time for him to fulfil his destiny and accompany his father’s people beyond the barrier that imprisons all mankind. Meanwhile, Kwin, the girl he loves, is making waves in the arena as the first woman ever to grace its fighting floor. In their own ways, each of them is fighting to bring down the superhuman monsters that threaten the last people on earth. They might have picked fights they can’t win. But freedom could be something worth dying for. Books in the series1: ARENA 132: ARENA 13: THE PREY3: ARENA 13: THE WARRIOR
£11.07
Bonnier Books Ltd Those We Drown
Book SynopsisAn ocean-drenched, atmospheric horror debut! Liv's best friend disappears on their first night aboard their dream semester-at-sea program - but is he really sick, like everyone says, or is something darker lurking beneath the water?It should have been the trip of a lifetime.When Liv lands an all-expenses-paid opportunity to study aboard the luxury cruise ship the Eos for a semester, she can't believe her luck. Especially since it will offer her the chance to spend time with Will, her ex-best friend, who's barely spoken to her since the night their relationship changed forever. But as soon as she steps on board, Liv realizes just how out of her depth she is. With Will, with the rest of the Seamester students - including the brittle and beautiful Constantine, who may be hiding his own ties to the Eos - and most of all, with the Sirens, three glamorous and mysterious influencers who seem to have the run of the ship.Liv quickly discovers that the only reason she was invited to join the trip is because another girl disappeared shortly after enrolling-and no one seems to know what happened to her. When further disappearances rock the ship and strange creatures begin haunting Liv's dreams, she wonders: Is the Eos hiding a dark secret within its shadowy decks?The truth will come at a price . . . only, how much is Liv willing to pay?Trade ReviewThe slow unravelling of the mystery is captivating and surprising... An original, suspenseful, and atmospheric debut. * Kirkus Reviews *Through Liv's snarky first-person narration, Goldsmith crafts a seafaring tale of grim horror. * Publishers Weekly *Quick-fire pacing and stunning reveals around every corner... as dazzling as it is terrifying. * Kara Thomas, author of That Weekend and The Cheerleaders *An immaculately crafted, eerie thriller that will hold readers in breathless suspense until the final, chilling moments. * Lyndall Clipstone, author of The World at the Lake’s Edge duology *Taut and immersive. * Tara Goedjen, author of No Beauties or Monsters *A delicious descent into dark waters... a slippery, salt-soaked mystery where no one can be trusted and debts must be paid. * Ann Fraistat, author of What We Harvest *Weaving Greek mythology and oceanic horror into a glittering mystery at sea, Those We Drown explores the sinister side of wealth, beauty, and privilege. * Erica Waters, author of The River Has Teeth and The Restless Dark *This story took me on an adventure I won't soon forget. I've always wanted to go on a cruise . . . but this made me think twice. I loved it. * Amanda Linsmeier, author of Starlings *
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Raised by Wolves Trial by Fire
Book SynopsisBook 2 in the exhilarating paranormal romance trilogy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games. What will happen to Bryn's werewolf pack when they're disrupted by a dangerous newcomer?
£9.49
Badger Learning One Way
Book SynopsisGrace walks her dog through the woods with her cousin, Austin. When the path they're following stops, they turn back to find it has disappeared. They're driven deeper into the woods, where they discover an abandoned funfair. When they step onto the grounds, the lights turn on. Maybe it isn't abandoned after all...
£10.68
Badger Learning Wanted
Book SynopsisLeo is rich, popular and sporty. His life is perfect. When his parents and friends start acting strangely, Leo begins to wonder if everythingis a little TOO perfect. That's when the messages start coming. Who are they from? What do they mean?
£9.75
Badger Learning Nightmare Man
Book SynopsisJayden is having a horrible nightmare about a very tall, thin man with long, sharp nails. But it's only a dream. Or so he thinks...
£9.75
Badger Learning The Lift
Book SynopsisTyrone and Noah think the hotel lift looks unsafe. But they have no idea how dangerous it will really be.
£9.75
Badger Publishing Peace
Book SynopsisFive teenagers find themselves on board a spaceship. The alien beings who brought them there say they want to save the Earth. But why do they need the five humans? And what will happen if they don't cooperate?
£10.68
Badger Publishing Viral
Book SynopsisJack has his own internet channel called Jack Unboxed. The trouble is, he only has three viewers. He wants three million. He wants to go viral! He and his friend, Luke, hatch a plan to make the channel more exciting. They find two unusual items to unbox - a puppet on strings and a large wooden box that won't open. What could possibly go wrong?
£10.68
O'Brien Press Ltd Who Watches This Place
Book SynopsisParanormal Surveyance Ireland are on the hunt for ghosts. When a new start-up is gripped by strange and disturbing happenings, the owners ask Archer and his team to investigate. But a startling disappearance reveals the tensions within the team and threatens to destroy them. Can PSI work together in time to save their friend from a horrific fate?
£11.39
Imagine That Publishing Ltd Can you tickle a ghost?
Book SynopsisTouch, feel, and tickle the Halloween characters in this interactive book that is full of playful spooky fun! From a ghost and a pumpkin to a vampire and a little black cat, die-cuts in the pages reveal bright felt finger trails to touch, feel, and follow to tickle each character and make them giggle, laugh, and go "Boo!"
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Dracula
Book SynopsisWhen Jonathan Harker arrives in Transylvania, he finds himself caught up in a fiendish plot to raise an army of the undead. Can he and his friends stop the plans of the terrifying vampire Count Dracula before it's too late? Bram Stoker's classic gothic novel, retold in comic strip for today's readers.
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group The Kiss of Death
Book SynopsisA dark and gothic novel of vampires and 18th Century Venice, filled with mystery and intrigue. A captivating story of love and loss, THE KISS OF DEATH is a stunning companion volume to the bestselling MY SWORDHAND IS SINGING.Peter's ongoing search for the Shadow Queen leads him to Venice - the fabled city with lapping waterways, crumbling magnificence, dark, twisting alleyways and surprising piazzas. A city whose beauty disguises many ugly secrets. The Shadow Queen is there, gathering strength, recruiting a new army of the Undead for a final confrontation.Marko and Sorrel meet in Venice for the first time. They must uncover the mystery of what has happened both to Sorrel's father, who is plagued by a strange madness that prevents him from sleeping, and to Marko's father, a doctor, who has mysteriously gone missing after travelling to Venice to help his old friend . . .Trade ReviewWith his formidable skill, Marcus Sedgwick renders Venice the most perfect backdrop for this intensely gripping vampire action * THE BOOKSELLER *Vampires never go out of fashion ... a class act. * Mary Hoffman, THE GUARDIAN *A tremendously atmospheric novel of great sophistication ... Vampires are hot property in children's books at the moment, but you're unlikely to find classier treatment. * Jill Murphy, THE BOOK BAG *
£9.25
Maverick Arts Publishing The Spectre Inspectors / The Poltergeist's
Book SynopsisTangled Tales are a new innovative junior fiction format which involves two stories in one book. Each side follows a different character in the same story, which aims to encourage children to see that not everything is always what it seems. Whether it''s a gang of ghost-hunting kids and the ghost they''re convinced isn''t there or a vegetarian vampire and a struggling fairy actress, these books are sure to get everyone giggling and thinking.The Spectre InspectorsRupert, Bertie, Mindi and Spooks the cat are the Spectre Inspectors: ghost hunters for hire. Except they have one problem: they haven't actually ever seen, met or even captured a ghost. With Rupert, their leader, close to giving up, can one last case change it all?The Poltergeist''s ProblemArthur died a long time ago and has wanted to be free from his house ever since... but can't go further than the front door. When Bravewaite Manor is put up for sale however, Arthur will have to fight to save it. But how can he do that when he can barely switch off a light?
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Old Barn Books Aftershocks
Book SynopsisA family mix-up means Louie has to tag along with his engineer father and his team as they head for a routine job in the farthest flung and most neglected province of the Federation. A massive earthquake, with ensuing tsunami, devastates the entire isolated coastal region, laying bare the other-worldly manner in which the silent and strange Endlanders deal with life, death and the hinterlands of memory and loss. Their curious and unsettling ways raise ghosts for Louie, who has recently lost his own brother. This modern fable – part ghost-story, part coming-of-age novel and part astute social and family observation – explores the ways in which grief can affect not only individuals, but communities at large.Trade Reviewa weird and wonderful triumph; a challenging, powerful book – this is Fine at her very best The Times Children's Book of the Week, February 2022 -- Alex O'Connell * The Times *This is a book with the potential to heal. – Sunday Times Book of the Week -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *fast-paced and vivid -- Charlotte Cripps * The Independent *Readers will look over their shoulders as they read and yet finish this book deeply satisfied. -- Philip Womack * The Literary Review *This is an absolutely masterful tale... Anne Fine's world-building pulls you into the story... A beautiful, important book.This haunting fable from the veteran, much-laureled Fine deftly encompasses grief, ghosts and remembrance – Financial Times, best books for summer 2022 -- James Lovegrove * The Financial Times *The former Children's Laureate never writes the same book twice and this is a startlingly original concept: part a dystopian story of a climate affected future, part very creepy ghost story, part coming of age, part an agonisingly accurate portrait of a family under stress and ultimately a philosophical examination of how individuals and society handle death and grief. If this sounds a lot for a relatively slim novel, be reassured that you are in the hands of an expert who writes without a wasted word... A brilliantly rewarding read. -- Joy Court * LoveReading4Kids *Anne Fine has crafted a story which is gripping, atmospheric, deeply moving and full of wisdom... I am astounded by the power of this book. -- Veronica Price * V's View from the Bookshelves *The most life-affirming book I have read regarding grief and the hold it can have over those who are left behind. -- Sarah Broadley * My Book Corner blog *... a gripping supernatural yet spiritual read that will have you on the edge of your seat throughout. -- Emma Kuyateh * Primary Teacher Bookshelf *A very other-worldly novel that explores ideas of loss and grief both on a macroscopic and microscopic level and the kinds of collateral damage that can arise from this within families... how well Anne realises the emotional capacity of boys and how timely that feels amidst discussions on toxic masculinity. -- Jake Hope * reading consultant *
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Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Thirteen Terrifying Tales
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Chicken House Ltd The Ash House
Book SynopsisMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children meets Lord of the Flies in the exciting debut from Angharad Walker. 'A mesmerising other-worldly story that got deep under my skin – I couldn’t put it down.' JASBINDER BILAN, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird 'Dark, tense and intoxicating ... Seriously exciting.' LUCY STRANGE, author of The Ghost of Gosswater A new boy arrives at the Ash House. He can't remember his name - or why he's been sent there. Given the name Sol, and troubled by a mystery pain that no medicine can cure, he joins the gang of children living in the shadows of the secretive house. Soon, however, there's more for him to face: the darkness that descends with the arrival of the Doctor ... A timeless, multi-layered debut for ages 10+; perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, and Ransom Riggs's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Truly unique and original storytelling, with touches of magical realism and dystopia. Features stunning artwork by Olia Muza.
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UCLan Publishing Mina and the Slayers
Book SynopsisNEW ORLEANS, 1995. MINA'S HAVING A KILLER HALLOWEEN. Three months after Fang Fest, Mina's settling into her new life. Despite the teething problems in her relationship with Jared, she has her sister back, new friends and a part-time job to die for. Over Halloween, Mina and the gang have planned a spooky week of Gothic restaurants, horror movies, ghostly tours, creepy carnivals and a costume ball. But the fun doesn't last. Mina is on work experience with Detective Cafferty while the police are investigating a savage masked killer and a rise in suspicious 'animal attacks'. During her own investigations, Mina discovers a mysterious group of slayers, who are battling to control the rogue vampires. The threats circle closer as Mina spends her days with the police and nights with the slayers. Will she and her friends survive Halloween without being staked, stabbed or bitten?
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Chicken House Ltd No Place for Monsters
Book Synopsis A deliciously spooky novel packed with illustrations - Stranger Things for younger readers! 'Wildly imaginative and totally terrifying' JEFF KINNEY, AUTHOR OF DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 'A haunted-house version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' BRIAN SELZNICK, AUTHOR OF THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET 'Overgrown with fantastic ideas' THE NEW YORK TIMES Nothing seems out of place in the town of Cowslip Grove. But kids have been going missing – excpet no one even realizes it, because no one remembers them. Not their friends. Not their teachers. Not even their families. But Levi and Kat do remember, and only they can see why everyone is in danger when night descends. Can they find the disappeared before evil swallows the town whole? A spellbinding, original and lavishly illustrated horror story for middle-grade readers Half-written, half-graphic novel, and all spooky mystery! Two unlikely friends face down their worst fears in order to stop their small town – and themselves – from disappearing
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Little Island The Nightmare Club The Weird Blood Bank
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Z2 comics Amelia Aierwood - Basic Witch
Book SynopsisInspired by Emily Hampshire's real life and friends.Read Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch and root for her as she finds her own magic."-Amy Poehler (Actress, Producer, Writer)From the weirdo mind of actor, writer, and producer Emily Hampshire (SCHITT'S CREEK, CHAPELWAITE, 12 MONKEYS), AMELIA AIERWOOD: Basic Witch follows the least-favorite daughter of L.A.’s most famous family of witches, the Aierwoods. Amelia’s sisters have all followed in the footsteps of their prominent parents but everything Amelia does is just a little… off-brand. A late bloomer who has yet to find her calling, Amelia uses her powers for mostly mundane problems but even those lead to magical misfires. As her family's fame continues to rise, they have no choice but to exclude their bumbling black-sheep daughter from the next great chapter of the Aierwoods - reality TV! With the help of her adopted brother Spaghetti - who she accidentally turned into a yeti… long story - Amelia must carve her own path outside of her family’s influence. "Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch is not only the wittiest, but the most brightly colored analysis of celebrity culture I have ever read. Amelia is an endearing and resourceful heroine, and I found the fart scene particularly pungent. Brava, Emily Hampshire!" -Alison Bechdel (Author, Fun home) "Basic Witch is a deliriously fun tale filled with chaotic and surprising characters. Emily Hampshire has cast quite a spell with this wacky and warm, passionately bent tale about music, belonging, sandwitches, and the unforgettable world of Amelia Aierwood-an endlessly entertaining young witch with a touch of sadness in her eyes. Bravo Emily!" -Cameron Crowe (Writer-Director) "The 'Basic Witch' at the center of Emily Hampshire's debut graphic novel is anything but basic. The misfit of her famous family, I couldn't help but think that Schitt's Creek's Stevie Budd and Amelia share some DNA: both characters go on a journey to discover that everything they thought was their problem... is actually their superpower. The story is told with equal parts heart and humor and is ultimately deeply affecting because it's about us. All of us who've ever felt like we didn't fit in and needed to change ourselves to measure up. Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch shows us that being your authentic self is the most powerful magic of all." -Jim Kwik (New York Times Best-Selling Author, Limitless) "Smart, anxious, and hilariously relatable, Amelia Aierwood and her misadventures are a fun blast of heartfelt magic for every kid (or adult) who has ever felt like they didn't belong." -Jonathan Gropper (New York Times Best-Selling Author, This Is Where I Leave You) "Sabrina-meets-The Kardashians in Emily Hampshire's triumphant foray into comics. A wonderfully subversive take on the witch genre-and a masterclass in world building -the story of Amelia and the instantly iconic Aierwood clan carries the same message of love and inclusivity that made Schitt's Creek one of the most groundbreaking comedies of the 21st century. Honestly, I can't remember life before Spaghetti the Yeti--and I don't want to." -Sam Damshenas (Entertainment Editor, Gay Times) "Infectious, funny, and heartwarming, Basic Witch offers a fresh take on family dynamics, magic, and the universal pursuit of figuring yourself out. We volunteer to be honourary members of the Aierwood Family. Adopt us, Amelia!" -Tegan and Sara (Musicians)
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VIZ Media LLC Nues Exorcist Vol. 3
Book SynopsisA powerful spirit awaits the right human to free herand she's ready for some PVP!For as long as he can remember, Gakuro Yajima's been able to see spiritsbeings that are drawn to human sadness and anger. A fateful encounter with a quirky pop cultureloving spirit named Nue marks the start of Gakuro's spirit-exorcist adventure!After losing to Gakuro, fellow exorcist Shiroha ends up living at the school under Nue's protection. However, Shiroha's days of peace are shattered by the arrival of her mentor, Moroyuki Fujino, who has come to take her back to her controlling family! In the battle to determine Shiroha's fate, his shikigami easily destroys Nue's Hollow Weaponbut as always, Nue has something else up her sleeve.
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