Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories
Little, Brown & Company Horror Collector, Vol. 2
Book SynopsisOne by one, urban legends are coming to life! For some reason, the people I mention in my blog experience bad luck, accidents, and other misfortunes. One day, a strange boy appears and explains that it's the fault of what I'm using to write the blog......my smartphone is cursed! What’s that supposed to mean!? Someone, help me!
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Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Classic Tales for Children: Scary Stories
Book SynopsisA young man, searching for his lost love, commits suicide. A murdered man''s spirit returns to seek revenge on his killer. An elderly woman keeps a window open for the dead to come in. An Englishman spends the night by a tomb with the inscription ''Th e dead travel fast''. Excerpted from some of the best-known classics in the horror genre, Classic Tales for Children: Scary Stories is guaranteed to keep you awake at night.
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Page Street Publishing The Devils in the Dancers
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Dynamite Books Twisted Tales: Unhinged Retellings of Beloved
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Quarto Publishing PLC World of Weird
Book SynopsisIn the 21st century, a scientist uncovers their Victorian ancestor’s notebook in a box. This ancestor is Dr McCreebor – an eminent explorer, philosopher and collector of the very strange and truly creepy. Dr McCreebor's book is filled with the dark and disturbing stories he has collected on his travels around the world. And now, after over 125 years in a dusty attic, Dr McCreebor’s writings can be read… by only the bravest. Discover the fascinating stories behind a series of objects, people and placesin every chapter. McCreebor writes from a Victorian perspective – and his descendant isn't afraid to write notes in the margins, bringing the science into the 21st century.Uncover Artificalia (man-made objects), Naturalia (natural creatures and beings), Spiritualis (the spirit world), ScelereSupplicium (crimeTrade Review“A compendium of strange and creepy stories “written” by Dr McCreebor – an eminent Victorian explorer and philosopher. McCreebor discusses shrunken heads and witches’ charms, while a 21st century scientist who “discovered” the book gives a modern day perspective in his notes in the margin.” * The Bookseller *“Any publication from Wide Eyed is always going to be on the top of my ‘to read’ list because it is guaranteed to be exquisitely designed, thoroughly researched and fascinating to read…Stunning black and white illustrations accompany each of the weird but wonderful observations in the book.” * Armadillo Magazine *"This brilliant book is full of factual information packed into a fictional frame, perfect for children who want to discover humankind's seriously strange past." * How It Works *
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Quarto Publishing PLC Secrets of the Vampire
Book SynopsisSecrets of the Vampire delves into the storied lore behind one of the world's most enduring supernatural beings, inviting you into the dark to meet the myths and monsters who live there.Trade Review“A sumptuously illustrated, elegantly chiaroscuro guide to vampire history around the world.” * The Guardian *“This book will entrance those with a curiosity about the myth behind the legend.” * WRD Magazine *
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Little Tiger Press Group Skeleton Keys: The Legend of Gap-tooth Jack
Book SynopsisThe third tall-but-true tale in the darkly comic new series SKELETON KEYS from the award-winning duo behind STITCH HEAD. Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds… Join me for the curious tale of Gap-tooth Jack – thief, adventurer and champion of imagining! When Skeleton Keys banishes Wordy Gerdy from the present using his Key to Time, he thinks he’s seen the last of the troublesome unimaginary. But Gerdy uses her ghostly pen to wreak her revenge, and before Skeleton Keys knows it she’s written his precious keys out of existence. Skeleton Keys and his partner Daisy must follow Gerdy into the past to retrieve her pen and make her restore his keys. But Skeleton Keys has unknowingly sent Gerdy back to his own past and her pen is now in the hands of notorious thief Gap-tooth Jack. As they set off to find Jack, Skeleton Keys can’t help noticing that everything looks strangely familiar. Then he comes face to face with the thief – could it be that the two have met before? Perfect for fans of David Walliams, AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL. Praise for THE UNIMAGINARY FRIEND: “Guy has mixed cleverly created characters with his trademark humour and wit to give us his best book yet. This is one spooky series I’m going to devour!” – Authorfy
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Simon & Schuster Tender Beasts
Book SynopsisAfter her private school is rocked by a gruesome murder, a teen tries to find the real killer and clear her brother’s name in this “creepily potent story of a family legacy that gives terrifying shape to monsters real and imagined” (Kirkus Reviews) perfect for fans of The Taking of Jake Livingston and Ace of Spades.Sunny Behre has four siblings, but only one is a murderer. With the death of Sunny’s mother, matriarch of the wealthy Behre family, Sunny’s once picture-perfect life is thrown into turmoil. Her mother had groomed her to be the family’s next leader, so Sunny is confused when the only instructions her mother leaves is a mysterious note: “Take care of Dom.” The problem is, her youngest brother, Dom, has always been a near-stranger to Sunny…and seemingly a dangerous one, if found guilty of his second-degree murder charge. Still, Sunny is determined to fulfill her mother’s dying wish. But when a classmate is gruesomely murdered, and Sunny finds her brother with blood on his hands, her mother’s simple request becomes a lot more complicated. Dom swears he’s innocent, and although Sunny isn’t sure she believes him, she takes it upon herself to look into the murder—made all the more urgent by the discovery of another body. And another. As Sunny and Dom work together to track down the culprit, Sunny realizes her other siblings have their own dark secrets. Soon she may have to choose: preserve the family she’s always loved or protect the brother she barely knows—and risk losing everything her mother worked so hard to build.
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Pan Macmillan Scary Stories for 7 Year Olds
Book SynopsisScary Stories for 7 Year Olds is a funny and varied selection of hair raising scary stories by some of the very best writers for children. Perfect for reading alone (if you're brave enough!) or aloud together – and for dipping into time and time again.With stories from Michael Rosen, Catherine Storr, Jamie Rix, Rose Impey and many more, this book will provide hours of fantastic fun.
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Oni Press,US The Sheets Collection Softcover Slipcase Set
Book SynopsisThe complete collection of Brenna Thummler's stunning, bestselling Sheets trilogy, now all together in one softcover slipcase set! Spanning three gorgeously illustrated, highly acclaimed, and award-winning graphic novels, read this heart-wrenching and heartwarming trilogy from start to finish.In the beautifully crafted Sheets series, Brenna Thummler offers a magical world inside a haunted laundromat inhabited by sheet ghosts. When Wendell the ghost bumbles into 13-year-old Marjorie Glatt's failing laundromat, the pair strike up an unlikely friendship in an attempt to save her family's business in the first installment, Sheets. Soon joined by ghost-photography enthusiast Eliza Duncan in the second book, Delicates, the trio band together in all matters paranormal. But when Marjorie starts to prefer the popular group at school, she'll soon learn the true value of friendship in Wendell and Eliza. As the trilogy comes to a close in Lights, Marjorie and Eliza help Wendell finally dis
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Random House USA Inc Stranger Things Lucas on the Line
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Girl in the Locked Room
Book SynopsisA family moves into an old, abandoned house. Jules's parents love the house, but Jules is frightened and feels a sense of foreboding.Trade Review"An enthralling ghostly tale." — School Library Journal "This gentle paranormal mystery is perfect for young readers." — Booklist "Hahn’s mystery offers an atmospheric setting, a child ghost, and eerie circumstances." — Publishers Weekly
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Scallywag Press Lily takes a walk
Book SynopsisWhen Lily takes a walk with her dog Nicky, she notices many lovely things. But poor Nicky only sees monsters lurking at every turn... By interpreting the pictures, the reader can understand that Nicky's fears are only imaginary. This funny and gently scary picture book was originally published in the 1980s and has now become a classic. The clever concept and humour will delight both children and their parents, and help little ones to conquer their nightmares.Trade Review'A perfect introduction to childhood fears. It provides an opportunity for children to discuss the things that frighten them at home, in school or when they are out and about, just like Nicky. And hopefully, gain some much-needed reassurance from children like Lily.' Just Imagine;'The juxtaposition of child and dog's divergent perceptions of the same journey taken together is done with Kitamura's genius mix of the real and surreal; thus making this book an experience to savour and return to for several further excursions.' Red Reading Hub;'An ideal picture book to spark discussion and hone prediction and inference skills with younger children. A beautifully produced reissue of the 1980s classic.' School Reading List; 'Satoshi's distinctive colourful style matches with an engaging tale that will want to be read more than ones. I wish we all lived in the world Lily lives in - so long as there are companions like Nicky to keep us safe!' Nayu's Reading Corner Blog;'Delightful and imaginative, this book will have children looking differently at their pets and their walks home!' My Shelves are Full;'Filled with visual humour and irony as she takes a rather uneventful walk, or so she thinks. As always, Kitamura's humour is ever prevalent and his signature surprise ending doesn't disappoint.' Book Gift Blogger; 'A funny adventure with a dog and an over-active imagination.' Creative Steps Magazine;'There is enough horror to thrill but hopefully not to prompt nightmares and this book would provide an opening to discuss irrational fears with children. Parents may of course remember this story from their own childhood which adds an extra level to the sharing and understanding of this classic picture book from a much celebrated illustrator.' A Library Lady Blog
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Andersen Press Ltd Zippel: The Little Keyhole Ghost
Book SynopsisPaul returns home from school one day to discover a tiny ghost is living in the keyhole of his front door. He names him Zippel, and the little ghost is curious about everything, from food and clothes to how the toilet flushes! But Paul's parents want to change the locks - can Paul find Zippel a new home in time? Filled with colourful pictures from best-loved illustrator Axel Scheffler, Zippel is a charming story about finding friends in the most unexpected of places. Translated by Rachel Ward.Trade Review"The most exciting book for this age that I have read in yonks." * The Times *"A warmhearted story...Illustrations by Axel Scheffler perfectly capture the droll humour of the stories." * Books for Keeps *"Full colour illustrations by Axel Scheffler perfectly capture the droll humour of the stories and this is one of the most enjoyable books I've read this year" -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *"The jokes sing and we had to stop several times during the story so my giggling six-year-old boy could wipe his eyes dry" * The Times, Best Children's Books of 2019 *"Alex Rühle has created a warm-hearted, smart children’s book which easily lends itself to reading aloud or on one's own. There is a lot of wordplay (not least because Zippel likes to rhyme) and impish slapstick. The brightly coloured comicbook style of Gruffalo-artist Axel Scheffler is a perfect match to the text. A story about family and everyday problems, friendship, courage and a very special little ghost" * Donaukurier *
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Hachette Children's Group Every Other Day
Book SynopsisA contemporary Buffy - Publishers WeeklyThe thrilling and action-packed supernatural mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series.Every other day, Kali D''Angelo is a normal sixteen-year-old girl. She goes to public high school. She attends pep rallies (reluctantly). She''s human.And every other day in between . . . she''s not.Though she''s not quite sure what she is on those days, Kali knows what she does . . . she hunts, traps, and kills demons, hellhounds, and other supernatural creatures that threaten her world. On those days, she is practically indestructible.But when Kali notices a mark on a popular girl at school, she knows instantly that the girl is marked for death by one of these unworldly beings. And she knows she has only twenty-four hours to save her.There''s only one problem . . . it''s the wrong twenty-four hours.Trade ReviewA contemporary Buffy * Publishers Weekly *Barnes brings her characters to life in stunning detail. This is not your usual paranormal fare * RTBook Reviews *'If I could marry a book, Every Other Day and I would be on our honeymoon by now' Bloggers Heart Books. * Bloggers Heart Books *'intense, fast paced, exciting and with a kick-ass heroine, trying to overcome a dangerous evil within her home town ... What's not to like?' Book Passion For Life. * Book Passion For Life *'fantastically paced, excellent characters, totally believable set up and just a dash of romance to sweeten the mix. Superb stuff' Bookbag. * Bookbag *'Big thumbs up to Jennifer!! ... The book takes quite a unique turn for a YA book in my opinion and I really enjoyed this. I didn't see it coming and a surprise is always fantastic!!!' District YA. * District YA *'The action is fast, continuous and the kind that makes you just want to read on and on' Death Books and Tea. 'There's a lot to admire about Jennifer Lynn Barnes's new novel, particularly the pacing and the quirky, vivid characters' Inis. * Inis *'Lashing right into action, this novel doesn't hold back ... a total page turner' Kiss. * Kiss *'an awesome paranormal book that had me laughing on the edge of my seat, and crying at one point. Loved it!' The Book Addicted Girl. * Book Addicted Girl *Jennifer Lynn Barnes's writing is beautiful, her use of vocabulary a delight in times of text speak and over simplifying ... Amazing plot twists and conspiracy theories blended together' Book Angel Booktopia. * Book Angel Booktopia *''a gripping read from start to finish' Starburst. * Starburst *'This book was amazing ... I couldn't put it down ... one of the most original books I've ever read' Page Turner. * Page Turner *
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Faber & Faber Shadowmancer
Book SynopsisShadowmancer takes you into a world of superstition, magic and witchcraft, where the ultimate sacrifice might even be life itself.Obadiah Demurral is a sorcerer who is seeking to control the highest power in the Universe. He will stop at nothing. The only people in his way are Raphah, Kate, Thomas and the mysterious Jacob Crane.Packed full of history, folklore and smuggling, Shadowmancer is a tale of an epic battle that will grip both young and old. The thrills, suspense and danger are guaranteed to grab the attention and stretch imaginations to the limit.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Its Too Frightening for Me
Book SynopsisDown by the railway a white face looks out of a spooky old house, and Jim and Arthur hardly dare investigate.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Sacrifice The Enemy Book 4
Book SynopsisThe Sacrifice is the fourth gruesome and horrifying book in Charlie Higson''s brilliant zombie series.The sickness destroyed everyone over the age of fourteen. All across London diseased adults are waiting, hungry predators with rotten flesh and ravaged minds.Small Sam and his unlikely ally, The Kid, have survived. They''re safe with Ed and his friends at the Tower of London, but Sam is desperate to find his sister. Their search for Ella means Sam and The Kid must cross the forbidden zone. And what awaits them there is more terrifying than any of the horror they''ve suffered so far . . . ** ''Lord of the Flies with zombies'' - Rick Riordan, creator of the Percy Jackson series. ** Charlie Higson is the bestselling author of Young Bond, and creator of The Fast Show. ** Perfect for bloodthirsty fans of Darren Shan and 28 Days Later.Trade ReviewLord of the Flies with zombies . . . tons of nail-biting action -- Rick Riordan, creator of the Percy Jackson seriesBrutal, blood-soaked, full of zombies . . . it's ace * FHM *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Fallen The Enemy Book 5
Book SynopsisThe Fallen by Charlie Higson is the fifth awesome book in The Enemy series. First the sickness rotted the adults'' minds. Then their bodies. Now they stalk the streets, hunting human flesh.The Holloway crew are survivors. They''ve fought their way across London and made it to the Natural History Museum alive - just. But the fight will never end while the Enemy lives, unless there''s another way. . . The kids at the museum are looking for a cure. All they need are medical supplies. To get them means a journey down unknown roads. Roads where not only crazed, hungry sickos hide in the shadows. SUDDENLY IT''S NOT SO CLEAR WHO - OR WHAT - THEY''RE FIGHTING.The fourth terrifying part of Charlie Higson''s bestselling Enemy series. The Enemy is among us. . . ** 2013 is the year of zombies, with Brad Pitt''s World War Z and Nicholas Holt''s Warm Bodies films hitting cinemas.** ''Lord of the Flies with zombies'' - Rick Riordan,Trade ReviewLord of the Flies with zombies . . . tons of nail-biting action -- Rick Riordan, creator of the Percy Jackson seriesBrutal, blood-soaked, full of zombies . . . it's ace * FHM *
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Sourcebooks, Inc Don't Go to Sleep
Book Synopsis"Fans of true-crime murder mysteries won't want to miss this one." -Booklist, STARRED Review on The Perfect Place to DieIt's 1918, WW1 is in full swing, and a Spanish Influenza outbreak is on the horizon. In the midst of the chaos, families are being terrorized and people are being killed by a lone man with an axe. As Gianna and her friend Jake investigate the heinous crimes, she realizes she's connected to the killer in a way she could have never imagined. Gianna is the average seventeen-year-old girl living in 1918 New Orleans. She worries about her family's store, the great war, and a mysterious illness that's about to take hold of the city she loves. It doesn't help that there also appears to be a mad man on the loose in her neighborhood. The attacks started as burglaries but soon escalate to cold blooded murder. There's a killer out there, and the police can't seem to figure out how to stop him. Gianna enlists the help of her friend Jake to investigate. And as they study the crimes, they see a common link between the victims, and Gianna can't help but wonder if it's the same man who attacked her family years before. As Gianna gets closer to the killer, she discovers a connection between them that she never would have suspected.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Nightmares
Book SynopsisThe first book in a terrifyingly spooktastic adventure series by Jason Segel!WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NIGHTMARES!Sleeping has never been so scary.And now waking up is even worse!Charlie has just moved into the sinister purple mansion that overlooks Cyprus Creek with his dad and new wicked stepmother. He has terrible nightmares every night and now they are slipping into the waking world too. Can Charlie and his friends stop the nightmares taking over and conquer the creatures of the night?Trade ReviewA good choice for elementary-aged scare-seekers * School Library Journal *Segel and Miller build an entertaining, cartoony world full of scary (but not too scary) monsters, silly jokes, plucky kid heroes, and a cinematic plot that trundles onward to a satisfying conclusion, with a promise of adventures to come * Booklist *Segel and Miller make for a solid team; their Netherworld is populated by everything from talking bugs to killer clowns, and the underlying message—sometimes you have to admit to and confront your fears—is important. Kwasny's illustrations provide a fitting mixture of realism and absurdity. * Publishers Weekly *HowI Met Your Mother vet Jason Segel offers a touching comical saga, the first of a trilogy, about facing things that go bump in the night. * US Weekly *
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HarperCollins Publishers Secrets So Deep A darkly atmospheric paranormal
Book SynopsisFrom the author of NY Times bestselling Dark and Shallow Lies comes a darkly atmospheric paranormal thriller, dripping with secrets and mystery.Seventeen-year-old Avril doesn't believe in ghosts, but she knows there are lots of different ways for places and people to be haunted. Twelve years ago her mother drowned at Whisper Cove. Local legend claims that the women in the waves the ghosts from an old whaling village called her mother into the ocean with their whispering. Because, as they say at Whisper Cove, what the sea wants, the sea will have.Avril has spent the past twelve years trying to make sense of the strange bits and pieces she does remember from the night she lost her mother. Stars falling into the sea. A blinding light. The odd sensation of flying. Now, at seventeen, Avril is returning to Whisper Cove for the first time as part of a summer theatre camp, and she hopes she might finally discover what really happened to her mother.As Avril becomes more involved with camp dirTrade ReviewPraise for Dark and Shallow Lies: ‘Dark and Shallow Lies oozes atmosphere and dread […] An intense and brooding thriller laced with the supernatural and killer twists.’ – Observer ‘A page-turning thriller . . .’ – IRISH TIMES “Don’t even try to resist—Ginny Myers Sain will lure you into the spellbinding world of the deep Louisiana bayou with this riveting missing girl mystery populated by a bewitching cast of characters; spun to life in lush, atmospheric prose; and teeming with a dark mythology that is part folklore, part psychic mysticism, and entirely compelling.” —Kit Frick, author of I Killed Zoe Spanos “Haunting and arresting, this is one stunning debut. Ginny Myers Sain has written a totally engrossing small-town mystery about what happens when you finally dig up long-buried secrets.” —Jessica Goodman, bestselling author of They Wish They Were Us “Enchanting and chilling at once, you’ll instantly get sucked into this atmospheric tale of kindred spirits brimming with secrets that could tear them apart. Ginny Myers Sain’s haunting, lush, lyrical prose will keep you captivated till the end.” —Diana Urban, author of All Your Twisted Secrets
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Oni Press,US Lights
Book SynopsisFollowing Brenna Thummler’s bestselling and critically acclaimed graphic novels Sheets and Delicates, Marjorie, Eliza, and Wendell the ghost are back to uncover the secrets of Wendell’s human life in the third and final heartwarming installment of the Sheets trilogy. Marjorie Glatt’s life was forever changed the day she discovered a group of ghosts hiding in her family’s laundromat. One of those ghosts was Wendell: a lonely phantom turned Marjorie’s best friend. When he and Marjorie are joined by ghost-enthusiast Eliza Duncan, the three friends band together in friendship, bravery, and all things paranormal. Wendell died far too young and now must wander the Land of Humans with nothing more than a sheet for a body. He knows how he died—a tragic drowning accident—but lately he’s grown curious about his past life. He wants to know more about why he died, not just how he died. It’s not easy, though, since Wendell’s memory of his human life has grown increasingly blurry. With Marjorie and Eliza’s help, they set out on a journey to find out more. When they hear a rumor about Wendell’s death, they wonder if it might not have been an accident after all. Meanwhile, Marjorie and Eliza’s friendship is tested when Marjorie starts to befriend the very people who used to bully Eliza. In the third and final installment of the Sheets trilogy, Wendell will finally uncover the truth of his human life. Marjorie and Eliza will learn that some people really can change. Most of all, they start to see that everything can cast shadows, but if you look hard enough, you can find the light.
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Page Street YA Such Lovely Skin
Book SynopsisViv isn't known for telling the truth, but she's not lying about having an evil doppelganger.After spending the summer wracked with guilt about causing the accident that killed her little sister, ambitious gamer and chronic liar Viv returns to Twitch streaming. She never told her parents the truth about the accident, but she hopes that maybe making it big in streaming and giving the money to them is penance enough for her mistakes. The weekend before school starts, Viv finds the perfect horror game to make her Twitch comeback, and during an offline practice run, an NPC asks Viv for a secret. She decides to tell them the truth about her sister's death since a game could never share her secretin doing so, she accidentally welcomes a demonic mimic into her life.No one believes Viv when she tells them about her evil doppelganger. Viv has lied to get her best friend's sympathy and has spread rumors for attention, so why should anyone trust her now? The only
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The Eerie Brown Lady of Raynham Hall
Book SynopsisAn eerie ghost is believed to haunt Raynham Hall in Norfolk, England. She is called the Brown Lady because she wears an old, brown dress and has a glowing face with empty eye sockets! For decades, tales of her sightings gripped all of England. But in 1936, a photograph claiming to have captured her standing on a staircase captivated the world. Who was the mysterious Brown Lady in life? And why is her tortured spirit doomed to roam Raynham Hall? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines!
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Gibbs M. Smith Inc Creepy Campfire Stories
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Castle Point Books The Wildest Things
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HarperCollins Publishers Wild Robert
Book SynopsisIn the grounds of Castlemaine is a peculiar mound, hidden by yew trees. People say it's the grave of Wild RobertHeather finds the mound when she tries to escape the hordes of tourists who invade the stately home where she lives.Wild Robert, I wish you were really under there! she cries. You could come out and deal with the tourists!All of a sudden, there is a smell like earth and strange spices. A voice says, Did somebody call?Heather gets her wish, and nothing is ever the same again!Wild Robert is a gentle, charming ghost, who is half a magician [on his mother's side]. He returns after 350 years and is horrified by the antics of the tourists at his once home Castlemaine House. Since he's a ghost who haunts by day, he plays some wonderfully wicked pratical jokes which drive the tourists away
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HarperCollins Publishers Allies of the Night
Book SynopsisThe quest for the Vampaneze Lord continues for the hunters of the dusk. Darren gets an unwelcome taste of reality when he is forced to go back to school and his past catches up with him.Maturing at one fifth the rate of a normal human, Darren has the looks of a fifteen year old, even though he is very much older. Vampire Prince and vampaneze killer he may be, but someone has shopped him to the authorities and it's time for Darren to go back to school.But school is not the only thing Darren has to come to terms with: faces from the past, the death of a clan member, a clash with a vampire hunter and blood-thirsty vampaneze mean Darren's past is catching up with him fast. It's time for the allies of the night to join forces. The hunt is onTrade ReviewHunters of the DuskThe attention to detail is as great as ever and it will leave fans with the promise of bigger revelations and developments to come. Funday Times Cirque Du FreakA compelling book…a plot full of twists which leaves the reader hungry for more. J.K. Rowling One of the 50 Best Children’s books of 1999The Independent "I read Cirque Du Freak last week. I loved it. I love the way you manage to juggle the funny with the unpleasant, the affection with the hurt. It'sgreat story-telling."Roddy Doyle A top notch supernatural thriller told with pace and tension… Leave the lights on…Books Etc Magazine The Vampire’s AssistantThe Vampire’s Assistant blazes a thrilling, gruesome trail through a fascinating plot.The Good Book Guide
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HarperCollins Publishers SLAWTER Book 3 The Demonata
Book SynopsisMore chills and thrills in Darren Shan's horrifying Demonata series. Let the Slawter commenceNever trust fairy tales. There are no happy endings. There''s always something new around the corner. You can overcome major obstacles, face great danger, look evil in the eye and live to tell the tale but that''s not the end. As long as you''re breathing, your story''s still goingNightmares haunt the dreams of Dervish Grady since his return from the Demonata universe, but Grubbs takes care of his uncle as they both try to continue a normal, demon-free existence. When a legendary cult director calls in Dervish as consultant for a new horror movie, it seems a perfect excuse for a break from routine and a chance for some fun.But being on the set of a town called Slawter stirs up more than memories for Grubbs and his friend Bill-E.Trade ReviewPraise for Darren Shan “Horror is the hottest genre in children’s fiction and Darren Shan’s gruesome stories sell by the millions” James Delingpole, The Sunday Telegraph Praise for Lord Loss: “Utterly unputdownable.” The Times “The plot twists and turns like a sharp descent down a dark flume” TES
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HarperCollins Publishers WOLF ISLAND Book 8 The Demonata
Book SynopsisGrubbs Grady treads new ground in this, the eighth dramatic title in the Demonata. But beware Trespassers will be eaten!We spot the werewolves as we skim the treetops. Mutated, vicious, hairy monstrosities, all fangs, claws and muscles. The beast within me tries to force its way to the surface, howling silently at its warped brethren. I''ve never rid myself of the wolfAs the mysterious Shadow builds an army of demons, Grubbs and his team search desperately for answers. But when they follow up a new lead, it takes them to an old, unexpected foe - the Lambs.The curse of the Gradys has returned with a vengeance. Werewolves are on the loose. And they''re hungryTrade Review“Brimming with action and plenty of surprises, fans will love every gore-filled minute.” – Teen Reads Praise for the Demonata Series:“Utterly unputdownable” – The Times “The master of children’s horror at his blood-curdling best.” – Publishing News
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HarperCollins Publishers Birth of a Killer
Book SynopsisFollowing the massive success of the Demonata series, Darren Shan is back where it all started telling the life story of the vampire Larten Crepsley. Spanning centuries and continents, taking in sea voyages, murder, war and love, this is the epic, bloodsoaked tale of a vampire who started out a nobody and ended up changing the world forever.For every vampire, the end is just the beginning.When terrible events force young Larten Crespley to flee his home he finds himself alone in the world. Then he meets the mysterious Seba Nile, who introduces him to the ways of the vampire clan. But will Larten turn his back on humanity and join a world from which there can be no return?So begins the blood-soaked tale of a vampire who starts out a nobody but will change the world forever.Trade Review“His writing is slick, his dialogue sharp and clever, his plotting immaculate. His books ooze with the kind of creepy, dark atmosphere and powerful characters that young teenage readers lap up. Shan is honing his craft with every book, and I look forward to the next gore-fest with relish.”Irish Independent “Forget Stephen King, this author's the master of scaring children.” The Big Issue in Scotland “A tantalising start to the series and a must-read for Darren Shan fans.”Books Quarterly Praise for Cirque Du Freak: “…fast-paced and compelling book …full of satisfyingly macabre touches…which leaves the reader hungry for more.”JK Rowling “Brilliant, macabre tale.”Guardian "I read Cirque Du Freak last week. I loved it. I love the way you manage to juggle the funny with the unpleasant, the affection with the hurt. It's great story-telling."Roddy Doyle Praise for The Vampire’s Assistant: “The Vampire’s Assistant blazes a thrilling, gruesome trail through a fascinating plot.”The Good Book Guide Praise for Vampire Mountain: “Get your teeth into it!”Funday Times
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HarperCollins Publishers Brothers to the Death Book 4 The Saga of Larten
Book SynopsisThe fourth and final instalment in the epic saga of Larten Crepsley vampire, hero and victim of fateJust as Larten is finding a new place for himself in vampire society, and helping vampires escape the Nazi menace, horrifying tragedy falls on his own family thanks to the nefarious Vampaneze.With his old friend Wester calling for war against the ancient enemies of vampires, Larten finds himself a figurehead of the campaign.But there are more evil things than just the Vampaneze stirring. And soon, Larten might find himself grieving again as he faces the worst and final betrayalTrade ReviewPraise for the Larten Crepsley Series: “His writing is slick, his dialogue sharp and clever, his plotting immaculate. His books ooze with the kind of creepy, dark atmosphere and powerful characters that young teenage readers lap up. Shan is honing his craft with every book, and I look forward to the next gore-fest with relish.”Irish Independent “Forget Stephen King, this author's the master of scaring children.”The Big Issue in Scotland “A tantalising start to the series and a must-read for Darren Shan fans.”Books Quarterly
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HarperCollins Publishers Ash Mistry and the City of Death Book 2 The Ash
Book SynopsisRick Riordan did it for Greece. Now Sarwat Chadda does it for India Book two in the incredible action-adventure trilogy about Ash Mistry, reluctant hero and living weapon of the death goddess Kali.Ash Mistry is leading a pretty complicated life. There's school, his unrequited crush on girl-next-door Gemma and then there's the fact that he's the reincarnation of the great Indian hero Ashoka, not to mention the small detail that he died last year, and came back as an agent of the goddess of death.So when the demon servants of the evil Lord Savage come after Gemma in order to get to Ash, you'd think he'd be ready to take them on.But Lord Savage still has some tricks up his sleeve. And with Gemma out of the picture, the English villain is closer than ever to finding a magical aastra of his own, and the power to rule the world. It's time for Ash to go up against his enemy once again. Luckily, as the human embodiment of the kali-aastra, Ash can find the weak points in any living thing and kiTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE ASH MISTRY SERIES:"A fabulous, action-packed modern take on Indian mythology. I can't wait to read more!" – Rick Riordan "a must read for anyone who likes their action fast, their demons terrifying and their heroes bruised, bloody and still fighting on" – We Love This Book This thrilling adventure is full of the excitement of an Indiana Jones or The Mummy movie and will reward readers with an interesting mix of Indian mythology and life or death thrills" – Carousel “Make time for this novel, because it is very hard to put down.” –Jane Barrer, United Nations International School, New York City “Nonstop action and likable teen characters will attract fans of fantasy quests such as the Percy Jackson books and the saga of Nicholas Flamel.” – Kirkus Reviews “…fans of Riordan’s Kane Chronicles, Indiana Jones, and the like will appreciate this non-Western take on fantasy adventure.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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HarperCollins Publishers Title 1
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.
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HarperCollins Publishers Dark and Shallow Lies
Book SynopsisNOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! AN INTENSE AND BROODING THRILLER ' THE OBSERVERA intensely romantic and atmospheric thriller for young adults, full of twists and turns with a simmering supernatural undercurrent. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Karen McManus and Delia Owens' Where the Crawdads SingWhen seventeen-year-old Grey makes her annual visit to La Cachette, Louisiana the tiny bayou town that proclaims to be the Psychic Capital of the World she knows it will be different from past years: her childhood best friend Elora went missing several months earlier and no one is telling the truth about the night she disappears.Grey can't believe that Elora vanished into thin air any more than she can believe that nobody in a town full of psychics knows what happened. But as she digs into the night that Elora went missing, she begins to realize that everybody in town is hiding somethingher grandmother Honey; her childhood crush Hart; and even her late mother, whose secrets continue to Trade Review‘Dark and Shallow Lies oozes atmosphere and dread […] An intense and brooding thriller laced with the supernatural and killer twists.’ – Observer ‘A page-turning thriller . . .’ – IRISH TIMES “Few books have stuck with me quite as much as Dark and Shallow Lies did this year. Like its ominous and isolated Louisiana bayou setting, Ginny Myers Sain’s debut YA novel is a story that’s as alluring as it is unnerving and unfathomable. Blending small-town supernatural thrills with a haunting coming-of-age murder mystery, it’s the kind of deeply atmospheric book that makes you live every second with its heart-breaking cast of young and troubled characters. Taking place, as Ginny Myers Sain describes it, in the “in-between spaces where magic feels most possible”, it’s a story that crackles off the page and into readers’ hearts, where it will stay for a long time to come.” Culturefly “Don’t even try to resist—Ginny Myers Sain will lure you into the spellbinding world of the deep Louisiana bayou with this riveting missing girl mystery populated by a bewitching cast of characters; spun to life in lush, atmospheric prose; and teeming with a dark mythology that is part folklore, part psychic mysticism, and entirely compelling.” —Kit Frick, author of I Killed Zoe Spanos “Haunting and arresting, this is one stunning debut. Ginny Myers Sain has written a totally engrossing small-town mystery about what happens when you finally dig up long-buried secrets.” —Jessica Goodman, bestselling author of They Wish They Were Us
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Camp Murderface 2 Doom in the Deep
Book SynopsisA long-abandoned—and long-haunted—summer camp sets the stage for the sequel to Camp Murderface, perfect for fans of old school scare masters like R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike. There’s no such thing as an uneventful summer at Camp Sweetwater. Now that the Vampire Devils beneath the lake have been awakened, the camp is in big trouble. The first victims? Tez and Corryn’s counselors, Gavin and Scary Mary. The Camp Director insists that the missing counselors are just quitting and going home, but Tez and Corryn don’t believe it. They know something much more eeeeeeevil is afoot. With the help of their cabinmates, Tez and Corryn set out to investigate the disappearances. But what they find is a horror closer than the bottom of the lake... and it might just spell the end for all of them.Trade Review"An exceptionally fun read." — Kirkus Reviews
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Shadow Guests A Puffin Book
Book SynopsisRediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this thrilling edition of The Shadow Guests.Following the double disappearance of his mother and older brother, Cosmo Curtoy is sent to live with his strange cousin in England.When he arrives, Cosmo decides to explore the ancient Mill House on his cousins'' estate - where he meets the Mill''s spirited guests. . .But can he trust them?Join Cosmo on this supernatural time-travelling adventure and break the Curtoy''s curse!Trade ReviewStylish writing and vigorous invention * Publishers Weekly *What a marvellous writer Joan Aiken is! * Leon Garfield *Joan Aiken is a marvel -- Philip Pullman * The Guardian *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Way Back
Book SynopsisA US National Book Award Finalist: the new fantasy novel from the author of the acclaimed crossover novel Anna and the Swallow Man. A story for fans of Neil Gaiman, Philip Pullman and The Book Thief.''As timeless as a fairy tale'' - New York Times''Steeped in the rich traditions of ghost stories and Jewish folklore, this remarkable feat of storytelling is sure to delight'' - Kirkus ReviewsFor the Jews of Eastern Europe, demons are everywhere. Talk of them is endless. The fear they summon is real.Bluma and Yehuda Leib, two young people from the little shetl of Tupik, know mostly of demons through stories - these, and the occasional shiver down the back of their necks. Until one night when they unexpectedly encounter the Dark One - Death - an encounter which sends them spinning off on a journey in search of something they have both lost.Theirs is a journey that will change everyhting. It will take them through the cemetery ofTrade ReviewFeels as timeless as a fairy tale * New York Times *Set in a frigid and arcane 19th century winter, The Way Back blends Jewish demonology with a fairytale past to create a beautiful tale of mysticism, mystery, and just one low-key little war against the Angel of Death. * Hypable *A bewitching allegorical adventure comprised of small, beautifully composed moments. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *Steeped in the rich traditions of ghost stories and Jewish folklore, this remarkable feat of storytelling is sure to delight. * Kirkus Reviews,starred review *This work of prodigious imagination is especially notable in its author's uncanny ability to create a visceral suspense that captures readers' attention and won't let go as the pages fly by * Booklist, starred review *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Whisperling Twins
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the Branford Boase long-listed debut The Whisperling, comes the next adventure in the legacy... Gloucester, 1918. Nin and Lemon Esmond share a special bond. They're sisters - twins - whisperlings. Which means they have the power to speak with ghosts. Britain is at war, and Lemon - the more daring of the pair - is frustrated that they have to stay at home. Surely they can use their special gift to help in some way?Nin doesn't share her sister's need for adventure, but when they see reports of missing whisperlings in the papers, the twins know they must work together to solve what's happening...before they're next. Yet what awaits them on the dark streets of Gloucester isn't simply an adventure, but a battle of their very own... Praise for The Whisperling:'One of the best debuts I've read in YEARS!' - Emma Carroll'A thrilling Gothic page-turner' - Jacqueline Wilson'A captivating and spine-tingling read...paints a vivid picture of the Victorian era' - BookTrust'Sends multiple shivers down the spine and delivers thrilling twists along the way' - LoveReading4Kids
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Nightweaver
Book SynopsisNightweaver is a New York Times bestseller!For seventeen-year-old pirate Aster Oberon and her family, life at sea has been a refuge from Nightweavers - mystical beings with elemental powers that rule the land.But when the Oberons are finally defeated in an epic battle that shatters Aster''s world, they are thrust into a new life, to live among the very beings they hate.Handsome Nightweaver Will shows Aster uncharacteristic mercy, by offering the Oberons employment on his family''s opulent estate.Despite her hatred for his kind, Aster finds her attraction to Will growing by the day. Will this illicit romance and the chilling secrets that hide at the heart of Bludgrave Manor unravel everything she''s ever known, loved and fought for...?Filled with elemental magic and breathtaking twists, this propulsive, enemies-to-lovers romantasy is perfect for fans of Powerless and The Crimson Moth.
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Little, Brown & Company A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School Volume 1
Book SynopsisHaruaki Abe is the kind of guy who wouldn''tsay boo to a goose. But when he starts his teaching career at a high school fullof creatures that go bump in the night, he soon discovers that his students haveno such qualms, and they''ll have him screaming eeeeeeek!
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Little, Brown & Company Horrid
Book SynopsisFrom the author of You Must Not Miss comes a haunting contemporary horror novel that explores themes of mental illness, rage, and grief, twisted with spine-chilling elements of Stephen King and Agatha Christie.Following her father''s death, Jane North-Robinson and her mom move from sunny California to the dreary, dilapidated old house in Maine where her mother grew up. All they want is a fresh start, but behind North Manor''s doors lurks a history that leaves them feeling more alone...and more tormented.As the cold New England autumn arrives, and Jane settles in to her new home, she finds solace in old books and memories of her dad. She steadily begins making new friends, but also faces bullying from the resident bad seed, struggling to tamp down her own worst nature in response. Jane''s mom also seems to be spiraling with the return of her childhood home, but she won''t reveal why. Then Jane discovers that the storage room her mom has kept locked isn''t for storage at all--it''s a little girl''s bedroom, left untouched for years and not quite as empty of inhabitants as it appears....Is it grief? Mental illness? Or something more...horrid?
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Monster Movie
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Ghost Dog
Book SynopsisWhen Daniel and his friends make up a ghost story about a terrifying dog what begins as a story turns into a nightmare... A spine tingling tale about a boy haunted by the monsterous creature he created in his own imagination.Trade ReviewAn incredibly enjoyable book from a very accomplished writer. The children are drawn convincingly and the author gets into his main character very well . . . An exciting and touching story about friendship and the power of imagination, especially that of a child * Books for Keeps *A haunting and captivating read which will keep you hooked to the end * Book Trust *A very spooky story . . . A compulsive read * School Library Association *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Vampire Blog
Book SynopsisMarcus was convinced that vampires didn''t exist. He was very wrong . . . On his thirteenth birthday, Marcus Howlett is faced with a bombshell. His parents are half-vampire. And, although he hates the thought of it, he is about to become one too. But, as he secretly blogs about the horrors of his new fangs, bad breath and cravings for blood, Marcus is unaware that his life is in serious danger . . .Trade ReviewJohnson's tween characters are always wry, ironic and dry, cracking jokes that their parents often miss but their readers notice with glee. . . . This is not to say that the horror element is completely window dressing - The Vampire Blog builds some real tension with the threat to Marcus, and there are some creepy scenes in the woods and some gruesome scenes with a goodly dollop of fangly terror. Perfect * The Bookbag *Pete Johnson's modern tale consists of Marcus' online blog in which he discusses his extraordinary discovery and the chilling events that ensue! * Nursery Education *Once again award winning Pete Johnson has produced an accessible, amusing and enjoyable story -- Audrey Baker * School Library Association *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Dead Gorgeous
Book SynopsisWhen the mysterious stranger shows up at Nova''s parents'' hotel, she thinks her luck has changed - until she realizes she''s the only one who can see him.Liam explains he''s been here a long time. And he can never leave, no matter how hard he tries.Soon, Nova begins to piece his tragic story together. But she''s hiding a secret of her own - one she''s desperate to keep from her family. And now Liam''s found her out . . .Trade ReviewBlackman's touch is as sure as ever * Observer *Brilliant, intense and completely unpredictable . . . Dramatic and fast-moving * Reading Matters *This tragi-comic ghost story is sure to please Malorie Blackman's many fans. Her books always succeed in being fast-paced and very readable, while offering the more thoughtful reader several layers of meaning * Bookseller *Expertly written * Primary Times *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Stuff of Nightmares
Book SynopsisKyle has always been afraid of things, especially dying. But when he gets on the train that is taking him and his class on a school trip, he has no idea how close to Death he is going to come. Death enters the train and Kyle moves with him, past his friends, who are frozen in time, in life-or-death situations. Kyle finds that he can pick up on their deepest, darkest fears - real things that have happened to them, or may happen in the future, and sometimes their surreal nightmares too. Kyle realises that he isn''t the only one who has buried fears and, more importantly, he now burns with the desire to live, and to live without fear. But will Death release him?Trade ReviewA superbly told thriller that will keep readers hooked * The Bookseller *Malorie Blackman is already a bestseller and The Stuff of Nightmares can only add to her fame . . . This book seems bound to be extremely popular -- Nicholas Tucker * Independent *Blackman reaches reluctant readers like few others -- Amanda Craig * The Times *Malorie Blackman is one of the most versatile and forthright of all authors for young adults. She has brought us an ambitious panorama of broken societies and depicted motive and action in searingly effective ways . . . This is a remarkable book, powerful, fearful -- Dennis Hamley * Carousel *It is an intelligent, original and compelling novel -- Simon Treacy * Cork Evening Echo *
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