Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories
Simon & Schuster Slice of Cherry
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Lisa Frankenstein, Bones and All, and There's No Way I'd Die First, Slice of Cherry is a fresh, macabre, and delicious horror novel about girl villains and monstrosity by the utterly inimitable Dia Reeves.
£10.49
Simon & Schuster The Phantom of the Opera
Book SynopsisAn attractive, giftable repackage of the widely-read tale of love and torment by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera.
£8.54
Sourcebooks, Inc Four Found Dead
Book SynopsisA terrifying thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Five Total Strangers and Seven Dirty Secrets!The last show has ended, but the nightmare is just beginning.Tonight, Riverview Theaters is closing forever, the last remaining business in a defunct shopping mall. The moviegoers have left, and Jo and her six coworkers have the final shift, a shift that quickly takes a dark turn.First a stranger arrives with a chilling accusation. Then the power goes out and their manager disappears, along with the keys to the lobby doors and the theater safe, where the crew's phones are locked each shift. The crew's tension turns to terror when Jo discovers the dead body of one of her co-workers.Now their only chance to escape the murderer in their midst is through the dark, shuttered mall. With its boarded-up exits and disabled fire alarms, the complex is filled with hiding places for both pursuer and pursued. In order to survive this night, Jo and her friends must trust one another, navigate the sprawling ruins of the mall, and outwit a killer before he kills them all.
£11.00
HarperCollins Publishers Flesh and Blood
Book SynopsisA World War Two-set chiller from the author of The Tales of Terror, perfect for fans of Darren Shan and Neil Gaiman. During the Blitz, Bill wishes he had a brother rather than his sister. After the raid, the family find and adopt a badly mutilated boy, his face so heavily bandaged that they can see nothing but his eyes. But the boy's behaviour grows more and more sinister by the day until one day he takes off the bandages – and Bill is horrified to see his own face staring back at him…A historical chiller. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 10+Trade Review"Chris Priestley is a master of sinister stories and Flesh and Blood definitely sends shivers down the spine" – BookTrust "Chris Priestley knows just how to tell horror stories" – LoveReading4Kids "A deliciously spooky read" – The Bookbag
£999.99
O'Brien Press Ltd Where the Shadows Hide
£11.39
Hachette Children's Group Whispering Hollow
Book SynopsisIf you go down to the woods today . . . you''re in for a scary surprise. Creepy and atmospheric, join Pippa as she battles to overcome the dark powers lurking in the forest around her Grandpa''s cottage. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Sophie Anderson.''A gripping tale of dark faerie magic'' - Phil Hickes, author of The Haunting of Aveline JonesPippa Newton loves nature and being outdoors, and she''s looking forward to visiting her grandfather in his cottage in the forest. If only her older brother was an enthusiastic about it as she is.But their holiday soon turns into a dark and strange adventure when Pippa realises that malevolent forces are lurking in the trees - forces that watch, wait, and mean them great harm. Why are twig-woven figures appearing all over the cottage? And why does their grandfather seem so afraid all the time? What secrets linger in Whispering Hollow? And will Pippa be able to rekindle her friendshi
£7.59
Bonnier Books UK Classic Comics Macbeth
Book SynopsisThe Classic Comics series is the authoritative graphic guide to the greatest masterpieces in literary history.The three witches have prophesied that Macbeth will be king, and both he and his wife will stop at nothing to make this prophecy come true! But will he succeed, or will his bloody crimes come back to haunt him? This timeless tragedy is presented as an exciting and vivid graphic novel which remains faithful to Shakespeares original text.Full-colour artwork brings excitement and atmosphere to this classic tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps young readers with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their reading experience.
£7.59
Troubador Publishing The Fighting Spirit
Book SynopsisThis is the first new Spirits novel for five years. It is both a reboot and a continuation of the original series, featuring the return of ghostly Edward and classic villains alongside some new characters.
£10.79
Firefly Press Ltd Strange Tales
Book SynopsisBears, wolves and weird tangles of fate, these eight Strange Tales from master storyteller Daniel Morden have it all. In these pages you will meet travellers, tricksters, unlikely heroes, and animals who may not be what they seem... Honed folk and fairy tales favourites from a lifetime of performance, retold with a contemporary twist, stories such as 'Tatterhood', 'Fearless' and 'The Luck Child' will become family favourites for those who love the uncanny, the unnerving and the downright bizarre.
£10.44
VIZ Media LLC Tsumiki Ogamis NotSoOrdinary Life Vol. 2
Book SynopsisA cute werewolf girl helps a timid human boy gain the confidence he's always dreamed of having!Yutaka Shinso is constantly worried about what other people think of him. Hoping to turn over a new leaf, he changes high schools, but there's something strange afoot: vampires, ogres, and all manner of supernatural beings walk the halls! Yutaka is particularly drawn to Tsumiki Ogami, a confident and popular werewolf girl. Will Tsumiki be the one to help Yutaka overcome his insecurities?Tsumiki and Yutaka grow closer to their mythfolk classmates as springtime at Keiki High brings them rainy days, baking challenges, and notes of appreciation. When the sports festival rolls around, two of Tsumiki's rivals challenge her to a duel for glory! Then, right before the final relay race, someone from Yutaka's past comes back to haunt him, threatening to undo all the work he's done to grow more confident.
£8.54
Page Street Publishing These Bodies Aint Broken
£15.38
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Host
Book SynopsisNic''s friends laugh at him all the time: when he gets chased by a stray dog, when he spills juice on himself and when he gets into trouble at school. After a disastrous Halloween party, Nic can''t risk giving them another excuse to laugh at him, so when the boys visit the local haunted house he accepts a dare to go inside. The trouble is, the boys don''t realise that this party has a host, and he isn''t very friendly... Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper and with a dyslexia friendly font, The Host is aimed at readers aged 11+ and has a manageable length (80 pages) and reading age (9+).Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.Book band: Brown
£8.16
HarperCollins Publishers The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily The sequel to
Book SynopsisSoon to be a major NETFLIX series!''After reading this I wanted to read it all over again'' Zoe Sugg aka Zoella.This glorious collaboration from the New York Times bestselling authors of Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist was personally selected by Zoella for the ZoellaBook Club. A teen romance set against the magical backdrop of New York City in December. It is the ultimate Christmas book.Dash and Lily have been dating for nearly a year, but when Lily's beloved grandfather falls ill, the repercussions take their toll on everyone. Even though they are still together, somehow the magic has gone out of their relationship and it's clear that Lily has fallen out of love with life.Action must be taken! Dash teams up with Lily's brother and a host of their friends, who have just twelve days to get Lily's groove back in time for Christmas.A warm, wintry read that is guaranteed to be a favourite Christmas book for many years to come.Look out for David and Rachel's other young adult novels: Nick
£999.99
Walker Books Ltd Ferris
Book SynopsisThe masterful Kate DiCamillo has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real love story about a girl, a ghost, a grandmother and growing up.It's the summer before fifth grade, and for Ferris Wilkey, it is a summer of sheer pandemonium. Her little sister, Pinky, has vowed to become an outlaw. Uncle Ted has left Aunt Shirley and, to Ferris's mother's chagrin, is holed up in the Wilkey basement to paint a history of the world. And Charisse, Ferris's grandmother, has started seeing a ghost in the doorway to her room which seems like an alarming omen given that she is feeling unwell. But the ghost is not there to usher Charisse to the Great Beyond. Rather, she has other plans wild, impractical, illuminating plans. How can Ferris satisfy a spectre with Pinky terrorizing the town, Uncle Ted sending Ferris to spy on her aunt, and her father battling an invasion of raccoons?As Charisse likes to say, Every good story is a love story, and Kate DiCamillo has written
£10.44
Simon & Schuster Secret Admirer
Book SynopsisA young actress draws a sinister spotlight in this spooky installment in R.L. Stine’s bestselling Fear Street series—now with a fresh new look!Selena has it all. She just scored the lead in her high school play, and everyone adores her. So when she starts receiving dead flowers from a secret “admirer” named The Sun, she just assumes it’s a harmless fan. But Selena soon realizes that The Sun is serious...dead serious. First, her understudy is injured in a suspicious accident. Then, a speeding car almost kills her! Selena doesn’t know what this psycho wants. All she knows is that her number-one fan has become her number-one nightmare.
£8.65
Chicken House Ltd No Place for Monsters: School of Phantoms
Book SynopsisThe second spooky illustrated story in the No Place For Monsters series – Stranger Things for younger readers! PRAISE FOR NO PLACE FOR MONSTERS: 'Wildly imaginative and totally terrifying' JEFF KINNEY, AUTHOR OF DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 'A haunted-house version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'BRIAN SELZNICK, AUTHOR OF THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET 'Overgrown with fantastic ideas' THE NEW YORK TIMES It’s been months since Levi and Kat rescued their town’s forgotten children. But now the strangeness has started again: hundreds of creepy snowmen pop up across town and a bizarre blizzard hits the day before spring break, trapping the kids in school. And something is roaming the darkened halls. Something hungry ... A heart-pounding follow-up to the highly acclaimed No Place for Monsters Half-written, half-graphic novel, and all spooky mystery! A group of unlikely friends must band together to protect their town from the monsters that are threatening to destroy it Stranger Things vibes with lavish, spine-tingling illustrations
£7.59
Simon & Schuster The Perfect Date
Book SynopsisA grieving teen’s past comes back to haunt him in this chilling installment in R.L. Stine’s bestselling Fear Street series—now with a fresh new look!Brady Karlin is getting on with his life. The memory of his girlfriend—killed in a gruesome sledding accident last year—is beginning to fade. Now he’s met Rosha Nelson, the girl of his dreams. And he’s never been happier. Until Brady starts to see a strange figure with a terribly scarred face following him everywhere. And horrible accidents start happening every time Rosha’s around. Has dating Rosha made Brady’s dreams come true? Or brought his worst nightmares to life?
£8.65
Pan Macmillan Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou!
Book SynopsisWritten by Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo, and illustrated by prize-winning Karen George, Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou! is a gentle and playful bedtime read - full of fun sounds to join in with time and time again.One night, a little ghost glides into Lydia Lou’s room to scare her. But no matter how hard he tries, he just can’t wake her up. He thinks perhaps some of his noisy animal friends could help but they have no luck either. Not even a noisy baby will do the trick! From ghosts booing to cats mewing, will anything wake up Lydia Lou?Trade ReviewThis is another fun story by this author that will not disappoint. -- N/A * Carousel (The Guide to Children's Books) *
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Catacomb
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Roux's use of found photographs, text messages, and excellent chapter hooks will keep readers up late, following the misadventures of the appealingly geeky honor students." -- Booklist
£7.59
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
£7.59
Flying Eye Books Monster Support Group The Creatures Origin
Book SynopsisMeet Frederick: taught by his maker that monsters don't cry or read OR sniff flowers, he is taken round the country, demonstrating his might and monstrous nature. But, when Frederick realises there might be more to life than terrorising, he takes to the mountains to escape. But now his maker has come looking and Frederick must face up to his past, be brave and show everyone that monsters don't always have to be monstrous.
£9.49
Simon & Schuster The Voice Upstairs
Book SynopsisIn 1920s England, a working-class girl who can see spirits works with a lord’s son to solve mysterious deaths at the local manor home in this “intensely atmospheric and eerie…compelling, secret-filled gothic tale” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) perfect for fans of The Haunting of Bly Manor and Downton Abbey.Wilhelmina Price has a dubious reputation in the village of Thrush’s Green. Ever since her mother’s untimely death, she has been able to see a person’s spirit leaving their body days or hours before they die. Wil has never been able to prevent these deaths, so her unusual skill has made her an outsider to most except her lifelong friend, Edison, the youngest son of Lord Summerfield. But when a maid at the Summerfield’s estate dies in the same mysterious way as Wil’s own mother, Wil takes on a housemaid’s position to investigate whether these women might, in fact, have been murdered.
£8.54
Little Tiger Press Group Cruel Castle
Book SynopsisThey thought the island was the end. It was only the beginning… Having survived the horrors of Savage Island, Grady is now stuck working for Gold, the psychopath who masterminded the gruesome competition. Sent on a “team-building exercise” in a remote castle, he starts to plot his escape. Ben and Lizzie are in hiding, presumed dead after escaping the island. If they’re ever to return to their families, they need to bring Gold down. So they secretly join Grady in the castle. But as the doors slam shut and the series of deadly challenges between them and freedom are revealed, it looks like history is going to repeat itself... A RED EYE horror novel for teens, this gripping sequel to SAVAGE ISLAND is full of fast-paced action and gruesome twists and turns.
£7.59
Little Tiger Press Group Whiteout
Book SynopsisCharlie hopes that the school ski trip will be the escape from his unhappy home life he so desperately needs. But there is something wrong with the remote ski village of Kaldgellan. Something is out there, something ancient and evil, among the pines and the deep untracked drifts, watching and waiting. And when the storms blow in, Charlie and his schoolmates wake to find the resort deserted. Cut off from the rest of the world far below, as night falls the few left alive on the snowbound mountain will wish they were somewhere, anywhere else. Only ski guide Hanna seems to know of Kaldgellan’s long-buried secrets, but whether Charlie can trust her is another question… A chilling RED EYE horror, perfect for fans of Dawn Kurtagich, Juno Dawson and Charlie Higson.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Brockenspectre
Book SynopsisHe has taught Tomas to love the mountains, but also to fear their dangers – the winds and blizzards, the treacherous paths, the giddying slopes. When Pappi goes out one day and fails to return, Tomas knows it’s up to him to search – up on the high mountain passes, where dangers await.Trade ReviewThe narrative has a classic, fable-esque quality which is complimented by Pam Smy’s beautiful and atmospheric line drawings. Readers, young and old alike will take Tomas to their hearts and be eager to discover how his journey ends. The Brockenspectre is a small but perfectly formed hardback and will make a wonderful gift this Christmas season. -- George Hanratty * We Love This Book *This is such a lovely story. It has the traditional feel of a fable but underlying it is Newbery's trademark honesty and compassion . . . As I write this review, we're in the run-up to Christmas and I can't think of a better choice for a gift for a child. * The Bookbag *Tomas' Pappi is a mountain guide – strong, brave and fearless; just the sort of person Tomas wants to be. Tomas knows about the dangers of the mountains and he fears the Brockenspectre the most; a huge, shadowy creature that lives alone in the mountains, preying on unwary climbers. When Pappi goes out one day and fails to return, Tomas knows he must set out in search - so he conquers his fears... and fins himself deep in a mystery as well asfinding who the Brockenspectre is. A haunting and memorable story. * Parents in Touch *Just right for readers growing used to enjoying a novel on their own . . . A novel with psychological complexities and with this shift come expectations of literal credibility . . . There's much for a thoughtful reader to discover and enjoy - perhaps about knowing yourself, about parents and their fallibilities, about the dialogue you can share with a place. Four stars * Books for Keeps *
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Silver Boy
Book Synopsis.But when Aladdin’s parents discover food is being stolen from their restaurant, he and his friends decide to investigate.Soon, Aladdin notices a strange boy – dressed in short trousers, despite the freezing cold.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Nightmares The Lost Lullaby
Book SynopsisJason Segel (Author) Jason Segel used to have nightmares just like Charlie, and just like Charlie, he's learned that the things we're most afraid of are the things that can make us strong...if we're brave enough to face them. Jason likes acting, writing, making music, and hanging out with his friends. Sometimes he writes movies. Sometimes he writes songs for movies. Sometimes he stars in those movies and sings those songs. You might know him from The Muppets and Despicable Me. Your parents might know him from other stuff. Nightmares! is his first novel.Kirsten Miller (Author) Kirsten Miller grew up in a small town just like Cyprus Creek, minus the purple mansion. She lives and writes in New York City. Kirsten is the author of the acclaimed Kiki Strike books and the Eternal Ones series. You can visit her at kirstenmillerbooks.com.
£999.99
Random House USA Inc The Better to Eat You With
£13.49
Tor Publishing Group Category Five Five Midnights 2
Book SynopsisCategory Five is a new supernatural YA thriller from Ann Davila Cardinal, set against the backdrop of a post-hurricane Puerto Rico.After the hurricane, some see destruction and some smell blood. The tiny island of Vieques, located just off the northeastern coast of the main island of Puerto Rico, is trying to recover after hurricane Maria, but the already battered island is now half empty. To make matters worse, as on the main island, developers have come in to buy up the land at a fraction of its worth, taking advantage of the island when it is down.Lupe, Javier, and Marisol are back to investigate a series of murders that follow in the wake of a hurricane and in the shadow of a new supernatural threat.
£11.69
Feiwel & Friends Stinetinglers 4 3 Chilling Tales from the Master
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£15.60
St Martin's Press Darkness and Demon Song
Book SynopsisA twelve-year-old cemetery boy turned monster hunter must race against time to save his recently resurrected mother in this chilling series.
£14.39
Capstone Global Library Ltd The 30000Foot Ghost
Book SynopsisEllis Baker is excited to be going on holiday. Her parents have been planning their overseas trip for months. But during the dark and stormy overnight flight, mysterious events begin to unfold. One passenger''s priceless necklace mysteriously disappears. Even spookier is the mysterious woman who also disappears without a trace. Could the stranger have stolen the necklace and somehow gotten off the plane without anyone noticing? Or was she really a ghost with a taste for fancy jewellery? Follow along as Ellis uncovers the clues and discovers the true identity of The 30,000-Foot Ghost!
£6.64
Capstone Global Library Ltd Sorcery Stories to Scare Your Socks Off
Book SynopsisA spine-chilling anthology of scary stories about witches, wizards and more!BEHOLD. One look inside this book, boys and girls, and your socks are sure to be scared clean off! Could you survive having a witch for a grandmother? What happens when a slumber party turns into a nightmare? Will a magical card trick become a boy's ultimate curse? Discover the answers to these creepy questions and more in this spine-chilling collection of eight sorcery stories... if you dare! Featuring stories from bestselling author Michael Dahl, and other scream-worthy horror writers, this anthology is an absolute must-have for young horror seekers. Buy for fans of Stories to Tell in the Dark and R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series or to give as the perfect Halloween gift!Other Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Ghost Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Monster Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!Zombie Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Planet Takeover
Book SynopsisAs Tyler Morant sits down to play a space battle video game, his screen flickers and an alarm sounds. Game Galaxy Ten needs the Gamer's help. A villain named Vex Vision is trying to take over the game. Tyler quickly transforms to go on a mission that crosses galaxies. Can he bring down a villain who is truly out of this world?
£6.99
Abrams Odd True
Book SynopsisTrudchen grew up hearing Odette's stories of a monster slaying and a magician's curse. But now that Tru's older, she's starting to wonder if her older sister's tales were just comforting lies, especially because there's nothing fantastic about her own lifepermanently injured and in constant pain from a childhood illness. In 1909, after a two-year absence, Od reappears with a suitcase full of weapons and a promise to rescue Tru from the monsters on their way to attack her. But it's Od who seems haunted by something. And when the sisters' search for their mother leads them to a face-off with the Leeds Devil, a nightmarish beast that's wreaking havoc in the mid-Atlantic states, Tru discovers the peculiar possibility that she and her sisterdespite their dark pasts and ordinary appearancesmight indeed have magic after all.
£6.99
Abrams Fanfare Danny Phantom Fair Game
Book Synopsis Spinning right out of the events of Danny Phantom: A Glitch in Time, New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Gabriela Epstein returns with another original action-packed graphic novel based on the hit Nickelodeon animated series, where Danny will have to reckon with past ghosts and past grudges After the events of Danny Phantom: A Glitch in Time, Danny Phantom is public enemy number one, and Casper High School has revamped its curriculum as they believe that ghosts are once again a danger to the town. While Danny struggles to find a way to implement his new knowledge of what ghosts are to help them, Valerie Gray is thriving as the best ghost hunter at school. But when Wulf, Danny’s old ghost friend, arrives looking for another ghost wolf cub, Danny and the gang must help track down this cub before their ghost hunting classmates get to it first. Can Danny help protect these ghosts before they get caught, or will his past grudge with Valerie result in his end? This all-new original graphic novel from New York Times bestselling illustrator Gabriela Epstein continues the Danny Phantom story with this canon story that will satisfy both new and old fans of the Nickelodeon franchise.
£10.79
Hachette Children's Group Forest of Forbidden Magic
Book SynopsisDare to stray off the path into a spooky supernatural adventure of dark twists and creepy turns? The magic of Grimmhart Forest awaits...Full of suspense, daringly dark magic and a forest-full of imagination - this is a book children will get a thrill from reading long after lights out. A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar seriesAn enchanting adventure story expertly woven, and rich with dark fairy tale magic. I loved getting lost in the world of Grimmhart! - Zohra Nabi, bestselling author of The Kingdom Over the SeaNever go into the forest at night Only trust a map written by your own handAnd, above all, do not show the trees your fear . . . A mysterious letter containing ominous hints and strange silver charms of a howling wolf and a malevolent fairy leads Tig and Elsa deep into Grimmhart Forest, a dark enchanted world of sinister secrets and creatures unknown. A place where the magical powers of anci
£7.99
Hot Key Books Wise Creatures
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2023'When it comes to writing YA fiction as beautiful, eerie and utterly chilling as WISE CREATURES, Deirdre Sullivan is in a league of her own' - Louise O'Neill, author of ONLY EVER YOURSI always thought that hauntings began with houses. They don't, of course.It's people, isn't it? They begin with people. If anyone knows what it is to be haunted, it's Daisy. The ghosts of her troubled past are ever present. Daisy has always done her best to shut the ghosts away. To shut away the wise creatures who used to whisper to her from the walls of the house. To live a normal life.But now, something is humming in the house. Something dark, and unknown. And it's targeting Nina, her beloved sister. Daisy knows that something is up. And that the wise creatures, locked away for so long, are back. And this time, who knows what they want?SHORTLISTTrade ReviewEqual parts eerie and beautiful, terrifying and tender, WISE CREATURES wraps you deep in its hypnotic dark so lushly, you may not care whether you surface. * Kiran Millwood Hargrave *When it comes to writing YA fiction as beautiful, eerie and utterly chilling as WISE CREATURES, Deirdre Sullivan is in a league of her own. * Louise O'Neill, author of ONLY EVER YOURS *Deirdre Sullivan serves up her usual deft portrayal of modern Irish teenhood here, and her usual laugh out loud witty dialogue - but this modern wit and brightness is glazed over a deep, domestic and personal horror like toffee on a rotten Halloween apple. Bite in and you're infected. * Celine Kiernan, author of THE WILD MAGIC TRILOGY *Deirdre Sullivan handles darkness in a way that instills addictive dread, but also, somehow, hope. -- Sarah Maria Griffin, author of SPARE AND FOUND PARTS (praise for PERFECTLY PREVENTABLE DEATHS)Sullivan's beautiful prose underpins a nuanced, eerie exploration of the lingering impact of repressed trauma and the complex intensity of sisterhood. -- Fiona Noble * The Observer *The perfect autumn read for anyone drawn to unnerving dual-haunting books like The Haunting of Hill House. * CultureFly *I greatly enjoyed Wise Creatures which is both beautifully written and very dark. It's filled with twists and turns and the plotline made the book hard to put down once I was immersed in the storyline. It is an incredibly worthwhile read that allowed me to experience the pain of the characters and want to help them. * Armadillo Magazine *Wise Creatures is a gripping story about secrets, spirits, family, and friendship. * The School Librarian *A romantic page-turner set in contemporary Belfast. -- Sarah Webb * Irish Independent *This novel is a work of art and an absolute pleasure to read, from the clever chapter names to the effective use of italics to the short and sweet chapters that heightened tensions. -- Aoife McCarron * Paper Lanterns *This book is intense and craves to be reread. Wise Creatures will appeal to teens looking for representation of diverse relationships within the pages of a spooky story. The insightful look at the fragility of the human mind will also resonate with readers interested in child psychology -- Tanja Jennings * Books For Keeps *
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group The Haunting
Book SynopsisA brand-new edition of the Carnegie Medal-winning THE HAUNTING - written by internationally bestselling author, Margaret Mahy.'Strong and terrifying . . . The novel winds up like a spring. A psychological thriller' - Times Literary SupplementEight-year-old Barney has been haunted before. He thought it was something he'd just grow out of, like the imaginary friends his step-mother believes he has. But this time it's different. Footsteps follow him, there's a demanding voice barking orders and Barney begins to feel that sometimes his body is not his own at all . . .With the help of his sisters, Tabitha and Troy, Barney sets out to uncover the truth about their family secrets and to find out once and for all who it is who's haunting him.A thrilling ghost story about a 'mostly ordinary' family and a secret legacy.Trade ReviewStrong and terrifying . . . The novel winds up like a spring. A psychological thriller * Times Literary Supplement *Supernatural happenings and psychic powers, all packed into a ghost story that holds us until the last page is turned * New York Times *
£7.99
Simon & Schuster The Nighthouse Keeper
Book SynopsisWinner of the Bram Stoker Award Evie once again leaves her world behind to rescue Blight Harbor’s ghosts in this “deliciously dark and gripping” (Kirkus Reviews) second book in the middle grade Blight Harbor trilogy that’s reminiscent of Doll Bones and Small Spaces.Evie Von Rathe has been home for only a few weeks from her adventure in the strange world of seven houses when Blight Harbor’s beloved ghosts begin to disappear. Did they leave without saying goodbye, or has something gone horribly wrong? Soon Evie is invited to a mysterious council meeting, where she learns about the Dark Sun Side and a terrible secret. Yes, the ghosts have gone missing. And that means serious trouble. With the help of an eleven-year-old (or 111-year-old, but who’s counting) ghost named Lark, trusty Bird, and a plump ghost spider, Evie must find a way to defeat the vicious Nighthouse Keeper
£8.54
Penguin Random House Children's UK Arena 13
Book SynopsisThe first book in the exhilarating new fantasy sequence from Joseph Delaney, the multi-million-selling author of The Spook's Apprentice.Welcome to Arena 13. Here warriors fight. Death is never far away . . .Leif has one ambition: to become the best fighter in the notorious Arena 13. Here, punters place wagers on which fighter will draw first blood. And in grudge matches, they bet on which fighter will die.But the country is terrorized by the creature Hob, an evil being who delights in torturing its people, displaying his devasting power by challenging an Arena 13 combatant in a fight to the death whenever he chooses. And this is exactly what Leif wants . . .For he knows Hob's crimes well. and at the heart of his ambition burns the desire for vengeance. Leif is going to take on the monster who destroyed his family. Even if it kills him.Trade ReviewPart furturistic dystopia, part Roman epic fantasy, it's gutsy, gory and compelling -- Suzy Feay * Financial Times *
£8.54
Imagine That Publishing Ltd Scratch and Draw Halloween - Scratch Art Activity
Book SynopsisScratch and Draw spooky foil and neon Halloween pictures on the special pages inside this hardback art activity book. This Halloween-themed title includes step-by-step instructions to learn how to draw spooky characters and more. Scratch and draw pictures are simple to complete and the results look amazing!
£7.59
Bonnier Books Ltd Raising the Horseman
Book SynopsisA ghostly stand-alone novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Disney's Villain Tales series, that reimagines Disney's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow through the eyes of a modern teen ...Kat Van Tassel wants nothing to do with Sleepy Hollow's ghostly history. But when her mother gives her the original Katrina van Tassel's diary on the two-hundredth anniversary of the Headless Horseman's haunting, a new legend begins to take shape, weaving together the past and the present in eerie ways.When a new girl in town opens Kat's eyes to the possibility that ghosts are real, it makes her question who she truly wants to be... and be with. Can Kat uncover a two-hundred-year-old secret, and trace its shocking reverberations in her own life, in time to protect what she truly loves?
£7.59
BookLife Publishing Horrible Homes
Book SynopsisCome one, come all! Come and see some of the greatest fears known to humanity! Explore fears associated with the places we call home. Featuring fears of falling, echoes, empty homes, what's in the closet and more. Make yourself at home in The Greatest Fears on Earth.
£5.99
Cranachan Publishing Limited Hag Storm
Book SynopsisIn 1771, Robert Burns, future national poet and folk hero of Scotland, has big problems. 12-year-old Rab spends all of his time doing backbreaking work on his family’s farm instead of attending school, but when he finds a hag stone in one of the fields, everything changes. Looking through its circular hole, he sees witches gathering in a coming storm, and they’ve set their sights on his family. Can Rab save his sisters from the clutches of the witches’ coven before their Halloween ceremony in the old kirk? Filled with mystery and magic, Hag Storm is a spooky, historical adventure with a supernatural twist, based on the life of Robert Burns and one of his most famous and best-loved poems, Tam O’Shanter.
£7.59
Everything with Words Welcome to Dead Town Raven McKay
Book SynopsisOn her first day in Grave's Pass, Raven McKay spotted a pooka horses chasing goblins in a vacant lot, three banshees on a bus, a zombie in ripped jeans staring in the window of a phone shop, a bogeyman walking a labradoodle, a ghost on a ladder cleaning windows, a ghoul sipping coffee at an outdoor cafe. This is Dead Town- this is Raven's new home. But will Raven find her parents who have mysteriously disappeared? And who in Dead Town Can she trust? All her parents have left her is a suit case with a black butterfly and a cryptic note.Trade Review'COMPELLING' Times Best Summer Reads 2023. 'Readers age eleven and up will be enchanted' Literary Review. 'Delicious dark and gorgeously Gothic' Kieran Larwood. ' Brilliant and magical' Zillah Bethell 'Prepare to be thrilled, spooked and enthralled.' IRISH EXAMINER ' Infused with a lyricism and humour that recalls Neil Gaiman's work for young readers. The immediacy of the action keeps the pages turning in this crackerjack fantasy adventure.' IRISH TIMES 'In this startlingly original gothic ghost story, debut children's author Eibhlis Carcione pairs thrills and chills with empathy and emotion with such poetic precision and bold simplicity that I devoured this book in one memorable sitting.' Bluebird Reviews An Irish Independent Book of the Month.
£8.54
Guppy Publishing Ltd Song Beneath the Tides
Book SynopsisAlly arrives from England with her brothers to stay for a month in Africa - weeks of running wild on an unspoiled, untamed coast amid mangrove creeks, vast white sandy beaches, coral reefs and warm seas. But on their first walk through the forest to the beach, Ally is swamped by a sense of an unseen presence close to her – of being spoken to. The feeling increases as a local teenager, Leli enthusiastically sweeps her into the world of his village and their offshore island (Kisiri - the place of secrets). It’s the beginning of a friendship that swiftly becomes an intense, overwhelming bond between them. Kisiri is a place of local legend, protected and feared: village youngsters dare each other to go there. Village elders forbid it. Ally and Leli feel drawn to it, and land on its shores. At once Ally feels again that invisible presence, a whispered voice. But fear can change things, divide people. The bond between Ally and Leli feels unbreakable. But suddenly everything, everyone, conspires to drive a wedge between them. She is, after all, an outsider – a visitor, no more. Only weeks away, she will leave for England, simply walk away, never to return, how can she possibly share, or help?Trade ReviewA rich and gripping novel that explores the lasting impact of colonialism...a unique and fresh story for YA readers. It presents challenging themes in an accessible, engaging and thought-provoking way and at its heart it is a story about hope and the importance of working together. * The Scotsman *A stunning and sophisticated combination of romance and mystery and is sure to be devoured by teenagers and adults alike.... a story that's rich with history, folklore and mysticism. As a reader you are swept away by the evocative language and the brutal descriptions of threats to an established and sacred way of life. * Reading Zone *A complex and lyrical adventure that's part ghost story, part thriller, part love story. Compelling, atmospheric and beautifully written. * WRD About Books *a thrilling adventure with important things to say, and it is superbly written. I strongly recommend it. * Just Imagine *A magical layered story weaving past and present that stole my heart. * Jasbinder Bilan, Costa Award-winning children’s author of Asha and the Spirit Bird *So beautifully drawn, haunting and so heartbreaking ... yet so life affirming... * Sarah Mussi *A tender love story that turns eerie, fierce and political, with a strong message about community and resistance. * Liz Flanagan *
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Firefly Press Ltd The Dark and Dangerous Gifts of Delores Mackenzie
Book SynopsisWhen Delores Mackenzie is chased home by a restless spirit, she is sent to the mysterious Uncles in Edinburgh Old Town to learn how to control her unusual 'gifts'. Scared and alone, she finds her new home at the Tolbooth Book Store is full of curious surprises: some welcome, others less so. But when a sinister apparition threatens the lives of her strange new housemates, Delores must gather all her strength to save them.
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