Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories
Scholastic Your Turn to Die
Book SynopsisSue Wallman's most spine-tingling thriller yet! Every winter, threefamilies gather in an old house to celebrate the New Year. Thisyear, 15-year-old Leah and the other kids discover that the househas a dark past. As they dig into the history, terrible thingsstart happening, and if Leah isn't careful, this New Year mightbe her last.
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Everything with Words Shadow Town
Book SynopsisA thrilling fantasy set in a land of shadows-Toby stumbles into a new world in which everything seems possible, and dangerous. Sunday Times & Times best Books of the Year 2021. 'An evocative fantasy from the acclaimed author of THE WOLF ROAD.' SUNDAY TIMES. 'If you like a dose of magical realism with your gothic novel, this story is for you. In a dangerous land enslaved by the cruel Regent where the Dreamers can turn dreams into reality, Toby meets Tamurlaine, a peculiar girl who has lost her memory. To uncover the mystery of her identity and get Toby back home, the pair must go on a journey to the castle of the Regent' THE TIMES. 'Toby, whose parents have freshly split, wanders into a strange, burning kingdom chasing a cat through a tunnel. Everything is falling apart in this autocracy plagued by floods and earthquakes as well as fire. But who is this spectral girl he meets, and how can he ever get home?' OBSERVERTrade Review'An evocative fantasy from from the acclaimed author of The Wolf Road. One to watch out for' SUNDAY TIMES, BEST BOOKS OF 2021 'An epic with images that linger like a dream-impossible to ignore' CHRIS SOUL 'Multifaceted, an epic and witty adventure. Toby is so real he steps from the pages' HILARY MACKAY
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Walker Books Ltd Scared to Death
Book SynopsisThe number one bestselling author of Alex Rider gives horror a whole new look in this mischievous collection of ten twisted tales.This chilling collection of ten nightmarish and fiendishly funny short stories is a perfect read for fearless children. From a train journey straight to hell, out of control robots with a murderous streak and even a television show where death is the penalty these terrifying tales display the dazzling wit and wicked humour of master storyteller Anthony Horowitz, and are guaranteed to make your blood curdle and your spine tingle.Trade Review“This is a tense, twisted, treat for fans of frightsome fiction, with the bite-sized narrative bursts making it ideal for reluctant readers.” * Joanne Owen, LoveReading *
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Pan Macmillan Cuckoo Song
Book SynopsisCuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge, the Costa Award-winning author of The Lie Tree, is a fantastically eerie and beautifully written novel, and was shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal.The first things to shift were the doll's eyes, the beautiful grey-green glass eyes. Slowly they swivelled, until their gaze was resting on Triss's face. Then the tiny mouth moved, opened to speak. 'What are you doing here?' It was uttered in tones of outrage and surprise, and in a voice as cold and musical as the clinking of cups. 'Who do you think you are? This is my family.' When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows that something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry; her sister seems scared of her and her parents whisper behind closed doors. She looks through her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out.Soon Triss discovers that what happened to her is more strange and terrible than she could ever have imagined, and that she is quite literally not herself. In a quest to find the truth she must travel into the terrifying Underbelly of the city to meet a twisted architect who has dark designs on her family – before it's too late . . .'Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now' - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls.Trade ReviewA deliciously sinister read full of mayhem and menace. Frances Hardinge is a very powerful and poetic writer – weaving a very dark and magical tale to entrance and enthral her readers. * Guardian *An enticing mystery from the first page . . . The story, full of tension and danger, explores grief, revenge and forgiveness as well as misguided parenting and sibling rivalry. * Sunday Times *
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Sourcebooks, Inc The Promise of Lost Things
Book SynopsisThree characters with their own agendas converge in a town filled with mediums, where most residents make their living speaking to the dead...and there''s no such thing as resting in peace.Russ Griffin has always wanted to be a fantastic medium. Growing up in the town of St. Hilaire, where most residents make their living by speaking to the dead, means there''s a lot of competition, and he''s always held his own. But Russ knows the town he loves is corrupt, and he''s determined to save it before the sinister ruling body, The Guild, ruins all he''s ever wanted.Willow Rodgers is St. Hilaire royalty. An orphan, raised by The Guild, she''s powerful and mysterious. But she has secrets that might change everyone''s fate. She''s done with St. Hilaire, done with helping spirits move on. She wants to end the cycle for good and rid the town of ghosts, even if that means destroying the only home she''s ever known.Asher Mullen lost his sister, and his parents can'
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Capstone Global Library Ltd It Came from a Comic
Book SynopsisAt a comics convention, a boy picks up a comic showcasing an oozy villain named the Glob. But then the cover starts to swirl. Slime drips out. The Glob is free from the pages of the comic book, and it's hungry! This looks like a job for the greatest hero of all . . . the Librarian!The Librarian has long worked in the shadows to guard the Library of Doom and its collection of deadly books. But now bestselling author Michael Dahl brings the hero's adventures into the light with Secrets of the Library of Doom! Young readers will uncover new thrills and new mysteries in this chapter book series where the powerful Librarian is always prepared to save the day from the world's most peculiar monsters and sinister book-hungry villains. Books in the Library of Doom series are especially appropriate for struggling and reluctant readers. With more than 3 million books sold, bestselling author Michael Dahl is an expert on what kids love to read. As a result, Library of Doom books are often the fi
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HarperCollins Focus The Big Book of Paranormal
Book SynopsisPrepare to be baffled with The Big Book of Paranormal! Dive deep into urban legends, creepy hauntings, and tales of the unexplained with the Big Book of Paranormal. Featuring over 300 hair-raising, spine-chilling stories around Bigfoot, the Loch Ness, UFOs, aliens, curses, ghosts, and unsolved mysteries. Otherworldly illustrations and images bring these mystical and frightening tales to life and make the stories creep off the page. This is the perfect gift for the little ghost-hunter or paranormal enthusiast in your life!
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Simon & Schuster The Okay Witch and the Hungry Shadow
Book SynopsisIn this hilarious and heartwarming sequel to the bestselling and critically acclaimed graphic novel, The Okay Witch, half-witch Moth Hush uses magic to boost her confidence with disastrous results—perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Molly Ostertag!Moth Hush is starting to settle into her newfound witch heritage and powers, but life at school continues to be rough. Even her best friend, Charlie, doesn’t entirely understand what it’s like for her to always be the one who gets mocked, and things only get worse when Moth’s mom starts dating one of the dorkiest teachers in the school! Then Moth gets hold of a mysterious charm that can unleash another version of herself—one who is confident, cool, and extremely popular. What could possibly go wrong?
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Spooky Space Ghost
Book Synopsis3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . BLAST OFF! The Mystery Inc. gang is headed to the Air and Space Museum when they run into a foggy phantom. Can Scooby-Doo and friends crack the case of the Spooky Space Kook and save the museum? Follow Scooby and the gang to find out in this early chapter book.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The Creeping Bookends Express Edition Library of
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HarperCollins Publishers A Case of Grave Danger
Book SynopsisA breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling SCARLET AND IVY series, beautifully illustrated by Hannah Peck.Violet Veil wants nothing more than to prove her worth and become her father's apprentice at Veil & Sons Undertakers. And one rain-soaked night she gets her chance when she meets a boy, Oliver, who is wandering around the graveyard. Only, the last time Violet saw Oliver, he was indoors and very much dead, waiting to be buried. Violet has just found her first case, and it doesn't get bigger than this: can she, with the help of her dog, Bones, help Oliver solve his own murder'?Trade ReviewPraise for the Scarlet and Ivy series: “I loved this book as it is a true page-turning, nail-biting mystery. The author has very cleverly hidden clues in the story and lets us solve the mystery as well. I read it in less than a day. It is gripping and keeps you begging for more.” Guardian.com, Children’s Reviews. ‘I absolutely loved this book and I'd give it 6 out of 5 stars, it's one of the best storylines I've ever come across’ Guardian.com, Children’s Reviews.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Spook's: A New Darkness
Book Synopsis‘It’s a dangerous job, but someone has to do it.’For years, the local Spook kept the county safe from evil. But now his time has ended, and there is only one boy who can take over – Thomas Ward, barely more than a child himself. Now he too must take on an apprentice, a girl called Jenny who is untested but willing to be trained in the dangerous life of a Spook.When girls start dying in mysterious circumstances, they soon find themselves on the path of a terrifying and deadly beast. Monstrous assassins are loose in the County, and far to the north, a new darkness is rising that threatens to engulf the whole world. Do Tom and Jenny stand a chance against the might of the Kobalos?The first terrifying tale in the Starblade Chronicles, from the bestselling author of The Spook’s ApprenticeTrade ReviewThe ending will shock all Spook’s fans and leave them desperate for the next in this new series -- Andrea Reece * lovereading4kids.co.uk *A solid, suspenseful, and spooky adventure with a fiendish cliffhanger * Publishers Weekly *
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Little Tiger Press Group Charlotte Says
Book SynopsisThe much-anticipated prequel to the bestselling FROZEN CHARLOTTE, a Zoella Book Club title in Autumn 2016. Following the death of her mother in a terrible fire, Jemima flees to the remote Isle of Skye, to take up a job at a school for girls. There she finds herself tormented by the mystery of what really happened that night. Then Jemima receives a box of Frozen Charlotte dolls from a mystery sender and she begins to remember – a séance with the dolls, a violent argument with her step-father and the inferno that destroyed their home. And when it seems that the dolls are triggering a series of accidents at the school, Jemima realizes she must stop the demonic spirits possessing the dolls – whatever it takes.Trade ReviewI love origin stories but horror origin stories? I was sold from the get go … this book is probably scarier than any book I've ever read... Give it a read, if you dare. -- Zoe Collins * author of No Safer Place *You don’t need to have read Frozen Charlotte to enjoy this book (though I definitely recommend you read both!) This is a chilling prequel that captures the menace and dread of the first book while giving you an insight of how it all started. This is the perfect eerie read that you’ll want to stay up all night to finish. -- Maia and a Little MooreThis second installment sees us back in 1910, so that we can investigate the origin story of these murderous dolls. And it's as brilliant at stomach-churning high horror as the first. Perhaps it's even better… Definitely one for fans of horror everywhere. -- Jill Murphy * The Bookbag *Creepy dolls, ghost children and needles in eyeballs, what else would you want from a horror novel? -- Bernadette Donnelly * Crack Your Spines *Both ‘Charlotte’ books hit the nail on the dead, having an excellent balance of fast placed plot, the supernatural, characters you care about, and nasty little dolls… -- Ginger Nuts of Horror[…] even gorier and scarier than the first novel […] the harshness of [the historical setting] made this ever more horrific. Wonderful work yet again from Alex Bell! -- Miss Fay Myers * NetGalley *This is horror. Torn between needing to know and fearing for the characters, I read this fast… Compulsive. -- Dawn Woods * NetGalley *I devoured this book in one day. It was so much fun… I want to get a crate of Frozen Charlottes, a box of these books and give one to everyone I know at Hallowe'en -- C Smyth * NetGalley *This is real horror writing for me – it doesn't rely on blood and gore, but on an increasing sense of unease and the sort of sinister happenings that make you want to check over your shoulder and keep the light on… Such clever writing … and definitely not just for the YA audience. -- Becky Hawkins * NetGalley *
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Bonnier Books Ltd The Whistle, the Grave and the Ghost - The House
Book SynopsisA camping trip with his Scout troop leads Lewis straight to a strange, old grave and a mysterious, magical silver whistle. When Lewis discovers that this whistle has the power to stop the boys in his Scout troop bullying him, he is overcome with relief - finally he can enjoy being part of the Scouts. What Lewis doesn't know is that the whistle also has a more sinister power: it summons a powerful vampire!Lewis is drawn into battle with this ancient evil, and with the help of Rose Rita, Unlce Jonathan and Mrs Zimmermann, he must save his own life and the lives of those he loves.Is Lewis strong enough to destroy the potent spirit?For fans of Goosebumps.
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Chicken House Ltd The Ghost of Gosswater
Book Synopsis A thrilling Gothic tale from the author of Our Castle by the Sea, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. 'Told in deft and luminous language, The Ghost of Gosswater is storytelling at its very best.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARS 'Family secrets, a ghost girl and a forbidding manor house that goes up in smoke ... You can't help rooting for Agatha in this spooky, addictive tale of friendship and family.' THE TIMES 'Eerie, shimmering, unputdownable' HILARY MCKAY, winner of the Costa Book Award The Lake District, 1899 The Earl is dead and cruel Cousin Clarence has inherited everything. Twelve-year-old Lady Agatha Asquith is cast out of Gosswater Hall to live in a tiny, tumbledown cottage with a stranger who claims to be her father. Aggie is determined to discover her real identity, but she is not alone on her quest for the truth. On the last day of the year, when the clock strikes midnight, a mysterious girl of light creeps through the crack in time; she will not rest until the dark, terrible secrets of the past have been revealed ... The third novel by acclaimed bestselling author Lucy Strange, author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood and Our Castle by the Sea A thrilling gothic adventure for young readers aged 9 and up – perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Frances Hardinge Follows strong-willed heroine Agatha Gosswater as she untangles the dark mystery of her own past, with the backdrop of the eerie Gosswater Lake
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Templar Publishing Monstrous Book Of Monsters
Book SynopsisDo you dare delve into the freakishly funny Monstrous Book of Monsters where nothing is as it seems? Dr Thomas Jelly has packed his notebook with nauseating novelties and foul facts to teach readers how to avoid monsters, to spot them in the news or on the street and give us all a peek inside their dangerous (and smelly) world. At the end, readers learn that Dr Jelly has fallen foul of the infamous book monster - the readers themselves will be lucky to escape the same fate.
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Scholasticnc Goosebumps 25th Anniversary Retro Set
Book Synopsis Created to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Goosebumps series, with five of the all-time bestselling books including Monster Blood, Why I'm Afraid of Bees, A Night in Terror Tower, The Beast From the East, and Legend of the Lost Legend. Each with their original cover in an exclusive, pressed metal, retro collector's tin! Reader beware - it's the original scare again! Goosebumps is a bestselling series of books that have been thrilling children for decades Also a much-loved TV show and two blockbuster feature films, the first starring Jack Black and Dylan Minnette
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Scholastic Please Do Not Feed the Weirdo
Book SynopsisRobby and his sister Karla beg their parents to take them to a big carnival that has opened on the other side of town. When they arrive, the two kids are delighted by the rides, the sideshow, the interesting displays, and the great food booths. They wander away from their parents and find themselves at a less-trafficked area at the back of the carnival. Inside a large penned-in area, they see a dejected-looking boy about their age sitting on the grass. A sign on the tall metal fence reads: PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE WEIRDO. The kids are reluctant to disobey the sign, but the boy seems really nice. Karla hands him her cone through the fence. He thanks her very politely. He eats the ice cream, delicately at first, then ravenously, noisily - and as Robby and Karla stare in horror, he transforms into a raging, hairy beast.
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Bonnier Books Ltd The Figure in the Shadows - The House With a
Book SynopsisThe second book in the series following on from the American classic The House With a Clock in Its Walls, now a major motion picture from Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, starring Cate Blanchett, Jack Black and Kyle MacLachlanSettled into his new life, Lewis seems content living with his magical Uncle Jonathan and neighbour Mrs Zimmermann. He even has a new best friend, Rose Rita, who loves to play sport, build Roman ship models and play with magic - all the things Lewis loves to do too!After discovering Grandpa Barnavelt's 1859 lucky coin, Lewis is certain that it is magical, so he puts it to the test - he recites one of Mrs Zimmermann's spells to awaken its magic. Only Lewis hasn't awakened a good sort of magic. As he wears the coin around his neck, sinister things start to happen. Strange letters addressed to Lewis arrive at midnight, a dark shadowy figure begins to follow him in town and something seems to be inside his body controlling his actions.As the figure in the shadows appears more and more, Lewis is possessed by its power, unable to free himself. Has Lewis awakened a force beyond his control? And can Uncle Jonathan, Mrs Zimmermann and Rose Rita make it in time to rescue Lewis?
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Random House USA Inc Hawkins Middle School Yearbook/Hawkins High
Book SynopsisTwo Hawkins yearbooks in one--based on the Netflix series Stranger Things!Based on Netflix's Stranger Things, this vintage '80s yearbook is really two books in one. First, visit the middle school in Mike Wheeler's annual, then flip it over and feel the Tiger pride in Nancy Wheeler's high school yearbook. Filled with class pictures, AV Club candids, lists, inscriptions, and secret notes, this is sure to fascinate fans of all ages.
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Pan Macmillan Survivor
Book SynopsisSurvivor is a dangerously explosive thriller from bestselling author Tom Hoyle, author of Thirteen and Spiders.People are dying. One mysterious death on the Ultimate Bushcraft adventure holiday is tragic. But when a second, and then a third person dies, something suspicious is going on . . . But who can you trust when everyone around you is a suspect? As numbers dwindle, the chances of survival plummet. Staying alive has never seemed so guilty. Nobody is safe.Perfect for fans of Michael Grant.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Loved
Book SynopsisThe world won't stay safe for long... Reunited in Tulsa after a year apart, Zoey and the Nerd Herd are ready to celebrate her eighteenth birthday. But it seems nothing at The House of Night is ever as quiet as it seems. With rabid red vampyres closing in, the friends must come together again. But a year is a long time. Have they grown too far apart? When the world fractures and allies become enemies, will darkness devour friendships or will light save those Zoey loves? From the bestselling authors of The House of Night series comes a new series following the kick-ass heroine that is Zoey Redbird.
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Hot Key Books The Shadow Cabinet
Book SynopsisIn her weakest moment, Rory will find true strengthGrieving, shaken, and feeling very much alone, Rory's life as a member of the Shades of London has changed irrevocably. Her classmate Charlotte is still missing, kidnapped by the same people who tried to take Rory.Trade ReviewCompelling and original . . . This is expertly crafted supernatural fantasy, with seemingly all-powerful villains, ancient artefacts and of course, the requisite love triangle -- Andrea Regan * School Library Association *
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Days of Blood Starlight 2 Daughter of Smoke
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Chicken House Ltd The Halloweeds
Book Synopsis From the acclaimed author of THE EXTINCTS comes a quirky, creepy, laugh-out-loud mystery full of carniverous plants and missing fingers! Orphaned Dan’s new home is a crumbling castle. Here, horrible Aunt Grusilla reigns supreme, tending to her mysterious graveyard garden. But why are Aunt Grusilla and her curious servants each missing a finger – and what are the hungry ‘cabbages’ in the greenhouse? As Dan struggles to solve the mystery, he encounters a chilling question: what’s the price of everlasting life? THE HALLOWEEDS is a brilliant blend of laugh-out-loud funny, a little bit creepy and a twisty-turny mystery which will leave readers guessing right up to the exciting conclusion. Features themes of ecology, immortality and growing up. Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket or David Walliams!
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Quarto Publishing PLC A World Full of Spooky Stories
Book SynopsisGet ready for Halloween with this child-friendly collection of spooky stories from all over the world.Table of ContentsINTO THE WOODS Hansel and Gretel (Germany) 6 Grandfather’s Eyes (Czech Republic) 9 Vasilissa the Beautiful (Russia) 11 The Treasure Thief (Egypt) 16 Little Red Riding Hood (Germany) 18 DOWN BY THE WATER The Story of the Yara (Brazil) 20 The Cold Lady (Japan) 23 The Bunyip (Australia) 25 The Snake Prince (India) 28 Morag and the Water Horse (Scotland) 31 ENCHANTED PLACES Tam Lin (Scotland) 34 The Dance of Death (Canada) 36 The Lady of the Lake (Wales) 38 The Water Witch (France) 40 The Maiden in the Pagoda (China) 44 The Talking Skull (West Africa) 46 STRANGERS AT THE DOOR The Enchanted Apple Tree (France) 48 The Blacksmith and the Demon (Russia) 50 The Girl and the Chenoo (Native American (Passamaquoddy)) 52 The Horned Women (Ireland) 55 The Blind Man and the Demons (Korea) 58 The Clever Goldsmith (Syria) 60 IN FARM AND FIELD Yallery Brown (England) 62 Old Nick and the Girl (Norway) 64 The Elder Tree Witch (England) 67 The Snake (India) 71 The Bogey Beast (England) 72 HOME OF THE SPIRITS The Spirit of the Singing House (Canada (Inuit)) 74 The Ghost Land (Alaska) 75 Herne the Hunter (England) 76 The Night on the Battlefield (China) 80 GrAVEYARD Teig O’Kane and the Corpse (Ireland) 82 The Grave Mound (Germany) 86 The Place Where There Were No Graves (Egypt) 87 The Ghost and the Moneybox (Iceland) 88 Counting out the Bodies (Bermuda) 90 UPON THE OCEAN, UNDER THE SEA The Giantess and the Stone Boat (Iceland) 92 The Sea Goblins (New Zealand) 95 The Sea Nymph (Sweden) 97 The Spectre Ship (Germany) 98 The Seal Wife (Scotland) 102 FROZEN LANDS The Red Skeleton (Alaska) 104 The Ice King (Canada (Mi’Kmaq)) 105 The Guest (Canada) 108 IN CASTLE HALL Esteban and the Ghost (Spain) 110 Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (England) 112 Rumpelstiltskin (Germany) 116 ON A MOUNTAIN PATH The Old Ogre (Tibet) 118 Amin and the Ghoul (Persia) 120 The Girl who Turned to Stone (Chile) 123 APPENDIX Sources 126
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Abrams The Tale of the Gravemother Are You Afraid of the
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Andersen Press Ltd In a Glass Grimmly
Book SynopsisWhat really happened when Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water? Well, yes, Jack did break his crown and, yes, Jill did come tumbling after. BUT, they also went on a quest to find a looking glass, which really turned out to be a quest to find themselves. They challenged giants to an eating competition and were captured by goblins. Did they ever find the looking glass? Well, you'll just have to read this book and find out.Trade Review"Enchanting and enchanted . . . A lively read" * Books for Keeps *"This second foray is even more enjoyable than the author’s acclaimed debut" * Publishers Weekly *"100 Magnificent Children's Books of 2012" -- Elizabeth Bird * School Library Journal *"Gidwitz is back with a second book that, if possible, outshines A Tale Dark and Grimm" * School Library Journal *"Imagine Lemony Snicket does Fairy Tales. Great stuff" * Peters, Book of the Week *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Spook's Blood: Book 10
Book SynopsisThe Spook's Blood is the tenth book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over 3 million copies sold worldwide!'I am Siscoi, the Lord of Blood, the Drinker of Souls! Obey me now or you will suffer as few have suffered.'Thomas Ward's final battle with the Fiend is drawing near, but he has never felt more alone in his task. Isolated and afraid, Tom must risk his life against a ferocious vampire god, even as he learns that the final destruction of the Fiend may involve a sacrifice more terrible than he can imagine . . .
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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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Dutton Books for Young Readers The Desolations of Devils Acre
Book SynopsisThe epic conclusion to the #1 bestselling Miss Peregrine''s Peculiar Children series.The last thing Jacob Portman saw before the world went dark was a terrible, familiar face.Suddenly, he and Noor are back in the place where everything began--his grandfather''s house. Jacob doesn''t know how they escaped from V''s loop to find themselves in Florida. But he does know one thing for certain: Caul has returned.After a narrow getaway from a blood- thirsty hollow, Jacob and Noor reunite with Miss Peregrine and the peculiar children in Devil''s Acre. The Acre is being plagued by desolations--weather fronts of ash and blood and bone--a terrible portent of Caul''s amassing army.Risen from the Library of Souls and more powerful than ever, Caul and his apocalyptic agenda seem unstoppable. Only one hope remains--deliver Noor to the meeting place of the seven prophesied ones. If they can decipher its secret location.The fate of all peculiardom hangs in the balance as Jacob and his friends face deadly enemies and race through history''s most dangerous loops in this epic conclusion to the #1 bestselling Miss Peregrine''s Peculiar Children series.Trade ReviewPraise for the #1 Bestselling Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series A New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller A Wall Street Journal BestsellerAn International Bestseller “A visually rich literary experience.” –New York Times Book Review “Boy, can Ransom Riggs tell a story.” —NPR.org “Chilling, wondrous.” –People “Ransom Riggs [is] at the peak of his powers, leaving loyal fans ravenous for more.” –New York Journal of Books “The pulse-pounding [series] continues . . . lost friends are found, boundaries tested, and more surprising history is revealed.” –Booklist “ David Lynchian imagery, and rich eerie detail.” –Entertainment Weekly “[A] thrilling, Tim Burton-esque tale with haunting photographs.” –USA Today “Weirdly wonderful characters.” –io9 “A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story.” –John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down and The Fault in Our Stars
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Walker Books Ltd Let's Play Monsters!
Book SynopsisGabriel is being chased by monsters! His friend is one, and so is his uncle, his grandma … even the cat! But who will catch him? A much-loved picture book from the award-winning Lucy Cousins, now available in paperback.
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Page Street Publishing Gathering Dark The
Book SynopsisThese are the stories that haunt usA cemetery full of the restless dead. A town so wicked it has already burned twice, with the breath of the third fire looming. A rural, isolated bridge with a terrifying monster waiting for the completion of its summoning ritual. A lake that allows the drowned to return, though they have been changed by the claws of death. These are the shadowed, liminal spaces where the curses and monsters lurk, refusing to be forgotten.Hauntings, and a variety of horrifying secrets, lurk in the places we once called home. Written by New York Times bestselling, and other critically acclaimed, authors these stories shed a harsh light on the scariest tales we grew up with.
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Penguin USA Together We Rot
Book SynopsisA teen girl looking for the truth about her missing mother forms a reluctant alliance with her former best friend...in exchange for hiding him from his cult-leading family.“All hail the new queen of YA horrormance! Arndt’s unputdownable debut crackles with wit and seethes with terrors just beneath the surface. Equal parts tender and grisly, Together We Rot will sink its roots into you.”—Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder MagicWil Greene’s mom has been missing for over a year, and the police are ready to call the case closed—they claim she skipped town and you can’t find a woman who wants to disappear. But she knows her mom wouldn’t just leave…and she knows the family of her former best friend, Elwood Clarke, has something to do with it.Elwood has been counting down the days until his 18th birthday—in dread. It marks leaving school and joining his
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Random House USA Inc Maren Stoffels Box of Horrors
Book SynopsisThree must-read stand-alone novels from horror sensation Maren Stoffels, now available in a paperback boxed set!Escape RoomThere''s no escaping this pulse-pounding thriller about teens being held captive in an escape room where the stakes are all too real. Fright NightStay up all night with this frightening story about a group of friends who spend the night in a deserted forest, only to be faced with their biggest fears. Room ServiceBe careful what you order. In this terrifying read, a group of teens hope to celebrate a birthday in a luxury hotel, but partying isn''t so fun when there''s a killer on the loose.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Stone
Book SynopsisA second novel from the bestselling author of Branford Boase-shortlisted and Carnegie-nominated Witch. An engrossing story of fathers and sons, death and grief, and unexpected bonds, new and old, forged by dark and benign magic. When Sam, grieving the death of his father, finds a silver-flecked stone, ice-cold to the touch, strange and eerie things begin to happen. Myth, legend, magic and witchcraft mingle on the ancient hillside where the chalk white horse has galloped for centuries. Ravens wheel. Wolves prowl. As Halloween draws close, witches dance. Odin gathers brave, fallen warriors to his side. Only the mysterious new girl, Oona, can heal Sam's heart, revealing tarot secrets with her bewitching ways. Reviews for Witch: 'A book filled with enchantment, in every sense. Dark, exciting and pacy, Witch brilliantly balances magic and realism' Anthony McGowan, author of Carnegie-winning Lark 'There is real magic here... Perfect reading for a dark, stormy night' Irish Times WeekendTrade ReviewSuch a tour de force opening of emotions, followed by a mix of mythical & mystical. Don't often read YA but enjoyed this! -- Hannah Gold, Waterstones Book Prize 2022 WinnerAn absolute corker. I read this in a single sitting. Joyful and heartbreaking, beautiful and eerie. If you loved Witch... You'll love this too -- Liz Hyder, author of The GiftsFull of myth and magic * The Bookseller *As All Hallows' Eve approaches, a book of myth, legend, witchcraft and magic is the perfect novel to get cosy with. Stone by Finbar Hawkins [...] provides all that and more * Scotsman *A beautiful story about the love between a father and son, and how we can find comfort and support in unexpected places when everything feels lost * BookTrust *
£8.54
Hashtag Press The Twig Man
Book SynopsisIt's been a year since nearly-twelve-year-old Ari's older sister, Lana, ran away. She was taken by the Twig Man, the creepy monster that's haunted the woods for one hundred years. No one else will listen, so it's down to Ari to save his sister... The award-winning spooky middle-grade by debut author Sana Rasoul.
£7.59
Hodder & Stoughton Cruel Illusions
Book Synopsis''The perfect, sinisterly magical escape'' Stephanie GarberA magical secret society.A deadly competition. A chance for revenge. After a vampire murdered her mother, Ava swore to get revenge. But it''s been ten years since anyone has even seen a vampire. When Ava stumbles across a magic show, she witnesses impossible illusions. Sneaking backstage, she discovers an ancient secret society with true magic. They will teach her how to hunt vampires if she can prove her worth. Now, she must put on the performance of her life in a sinister competition: one where illusion and reality blur, and the stakes are deadly. But vengeance is finally within reach . . .''Sensuous and sinister'' Kirkus Reviews''Beguiling'' Publishers Weekly, starred review
£8.99
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.
£13.49
Bonnier Books Ltd Shiver Point: It Came from the Woods
Book SynopsisTHE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEKWelcome to SHIVER POINT, home of spooks, screams and small-town horror! Enter if you dare...Shiver Point is boring. Nothing interesting ever happens there and there's never anything fun to do. At least that's what Alex has always thought. Until one night, in the dead dark, he spots what looks like a meteorite plummeting into Howlmoor Forest.Intrigued, Alex goes to investigate. But little does he know, four other kids have also spotted the strange streak in the sky: 'troublemaker' Oli, studious Sophia, curious Mo and budding engineer Riley. What they discover is far beyond their wildest dreams - in fact it belongs in their nightmares. Can the gang work together to save the town from the bloodthirsty bodysnatcher that's arrived with the meteorite before it's too late?One thing's for sure: Shiver Point will never be the same again. Packed with chills and thrills, SHIVER POINT is a hair-raising new horror series for readers aged 9-12, perfect for fans of GOOSEBUMPS and DREAD WOOD.(SHIVER POINT by Gabriel Dylan was a Times Children's Book of the Week on 16/09/23)Trade ReviewThink Stranger Things meets The Goonies with super creepy killer slugs. The ultimate chiller thriller series for 9-year-olds. * The School Reading List *If you love a mystery, a scare and a group of children leading the way, then It Came from the Woods is for you! It's also an absolute essential to have in every library to fill the gap for short, good reads. * ReadingZone *A fab cast of misfits, a mysterious meteorite, body-snatching goo and a nippy chill factor, Shiver Point is the stranger thing you need in your life! * Rachel Delahaye, author of JIM REAPER *Like a modern day famous five, with added dread and pernicious slugs. A crew of 12 year olds have to solve the mystery of what's invading Shiver Point and protect their town, Stranger Things style - it almost turns the pages itself! * Nicola Penfold, author of WHERE THE WORLD TURNS WILD *A fabulous adventure series for readers who like their mysteries with added tingly terror. Slugs, sewers, slime? I'm in! * Tracy Darnton, author of THE TRUTH ABOUT LIES *I absolutely loved it! A brilliant, fast-paced mash up of The X-Files meets E.T. Middle-grade readers will eat this up like a mutant slug in the cat-food aisle! * Emma Read, author of THE HOUSETRAP *I loved this creepy, gross, exciting, slug-infested tale. Perfectly pitched horror to make 9-12s squirm as they feverishly turn the pages! * SJ Wills, author of BITE RISK *An absolute perfect gateway horror novel, with a splash of science fiction, for kids who do not want to be scared too much. -- Tony Jones, Ginger Nuts of Horror * NetGalley *A hell of a great horror with the right level of frightening moments and lovely and well developed characters. Well written, great world building, a lot of fun. Highly recommended. -- Anna Maria Giacomasso, Librarian * NetGalley *A creepy delight! Perfect for young horror fans and adults who crave some fun scares and excellent horror references. * Amy McCaw, Author of MINA AND THE UNDEAD *
£7.59
Everything with Words The Last Boy
Book SynopsisBrewster climbs chimneys risking his life as a sweep, but he has got a SECRET: he is a WIZARD with numbers and his numbers predict a TERRIFYING STORM OF STARS. Upon each star he'll cast a wish to be the last climbing boy ever. A powerful woman promises to make his wish come true, but challenges him to do the impossible in return: A WISH FOR A WISH.
£8.54
Scholastic US Permanent Detention
Book SynopsisJoin Willow and newcomer Cami as they escape from the clutches of PIGGY and a danger-filled elementary school in this terrifying original graphic novel adventure!Welcome to the bone chilling, pulse-pounding world of PIGGY, the survival-horror game that will keep you up at night.After the outbreak of a zombie-like disease that's turned the world upside down, Willow and her mysterious team, the Silver Paw, do all they can to stay alive. It's not so easy when there's dangerous creatures called the infected and their leader, PIGGY, roaming the streets. Danger is around every corner.When PIGGY ambushes Willow and newcomer Cami, the two escape to an abandoned school only to find they''ll have to survive a barbarian clan of kindergartners, a gladiator pit in the cafeteria, and more all with PIGGY hot on their trail. Can they escape in one piece? Or will this be the end of Willow and the Silver Paw?
£10.44
Wattpad Books Revelations
Book SynopsisA grim shadow hangs over Belle Morte. Renie's dream of saving her sister is in ruins, and Edmond, the man she loves, has been imprisoned for breaking one of the vampires' most important rules. The vampire Council descends on the mansion, determined to unravel the mystery behind the bloody attack that has left Belle Morte reeling, but the truth is deadlier than they imagined, threatening the lives of everyone that Renie and Edmond hold dear.
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles
Book SynopsisOLD books get NEW doodles – it's the classics as you've never seen them before! A hilarious new series that brings the classics to life with illustrations by Jack Noel. Perfect for 7 – 9 year olds and fans of Tom Gates, Wimpy Kid and Dav Pilkey. And SHERLOCK HOLMES! Solve a SPOOKY MYSTERY with Holmes and Watson … but BEWARE OF THE DOG!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR TREASURE ISLAND ‘Hilarious! Jack Noel is a star’ Jim Smith, author of the bestselling Barry Loser series PRAISE FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS A funny, thought-provoking treat, it’s the ideal way into [Dickens]', Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian 'Buy a copy of Jack Noel’s retelling of Great Expectations before I set the dogs on you. Now, begone!', Philip Ardagh, Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author 'It is BRILLIANT!', Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates 'Jack Noel’s brilliantly witty art perfectly complements Dickens’ Great Expectations, making this a fab KS2 text to sit alongside the classic. Brilliant for dyslexic kids who may struggle with Dickens' prose . . . this book could bring a generation of kids to the classics', Abi Elphinstone, author of Rumblestar, Sky Song and the Dreamsnatcher trilogy
£7.59
Tor Publishing Group HUNTING MOON
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£8.95
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Phantom Of The Opera, The
Book SynopsisRaoul reunites with his childhood love, Christine, after he watches her performance at the Opera House. However, there seems to be an opera ghost making demands. Join Raoul as he explores with Christine and discovers the secret of the Opera House!Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.
£9.09
Penguin Putnam Inc The Curse of Eelgrass Bog
Book SynopsisDark secrets and unnatural magic abound when a twelve-year-old girl ventures into a bog full of monsters to break a mysterious curse.Nothing about Kess Pedrock’s life is normal. Not her home (she lives in her family’s Unnatural History Museum), not her interests (hunting for megafauna fossils and skeletons), and not her best friend (a talking demon’s head in a jar named Shrunken Jim).But things get even stranger than usual when Kess meets Lilou Starling, the new girl in town. Lilou comes to Kess for help breaking a mysterious curse—and the only clue she has leads straight into the center of Eelgrass Bog.Everyone knows the bog is full of witches, demons, and possibly worse, but Kess and Lilou are determined not to let that stop them. As they investigate the mystery and uncover long-buried secrets, Kess begins to realize that the curse might hit closer to home than she’d ever expected, and she’ll have to summon all her co
£13.49
Random House USA Inc A Place for Vanishing
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£22.99
