A gathering of finalists in a writing competition goes very, very wrong in this ghostly multi-narrative Halloween horror.
Jake and the other finalists in a writing competition have been invited to a stately house for a tour like no other. As their guide leads them through grand rooms, hidden nooks and magnificent grounds, they hear the stories of seven ghosts who haunt the halls. But strange shapes and shadows follow Jake as he journeys through the house and with each tale that Jake hears, he begins to feel more uneasy. All is not as it seems and soon Jake will discover that something is very, very wrong …
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 78 in the 9 to 12 Series. See all 9 to 12 books here.
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Chris Priestley lives in Cambridge with his wife and son. His novels are brilliantly original additions to a long tradition of horror stories by authors such as M.R. James and Edgar Allan Poe.
Chris wrote one of the World Book Day books for 2011 and has been shortlisted for a variety of prestigious children's book awards.