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The Terror of Hilltop House

By Dan Smith
Series: The Crooked Oak Mysteries
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The Terror of Hilltop House by Dan Smith is a thrilling children's book that follows a group of young friends who venture into the mysterious Hilltop House, believed to be haunted. As they explore the eerie mansion, they encounter strange noises and unsettling happenings, pushing them to uncover the secrets lurking within its walls. Filled with suspense and adventure, the story combines elements of mystery and friendship in a gripping narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Terror of Hilltop House

A ground-breaking experiment at a new research farm quickly grows out of control in this modern take on Day of the Triffids from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith.

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A ground–breaking experiment at a new research farm quickly grows out of control in this modern take on Day of the Triffids from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. The fourth adventure in the Crooked Oak series.


When Pete, Krish and Nancy read a story in the local paper about weird gunk being found in a field where sheep have gone missing next to Hilltop House, they’re sure there’s a mystery to be investigated. The new research farm at Hilltop is working on the creation of new bio-fuels, but when a storm knocks out the power in the local area and something escapes from the farm, it’s clear that the research has gone horribly wrong … Can the brave trio save the village in their most terrifying adventure yet?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Series: The Crooked Oak Mysteries

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The Terror of Hilltop House is described as a gripping and fast-paced children's horror book by critics. It's praised for its environmental twist, creating spine-tingling tension ideal for young readers who enjoy horror and science fiction. The book is noted as the most terrifying entry in its series, engaging readers with its thrilling adventure and captivating narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800901308

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chris King

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 128

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dan Smith Series: The Crooked Oak Mysteries Young Adult

About the Author

Dan Smith is the award-winning and bestselling author of books for both children and adults. His children's titles, which include My Friend the Enemy and Boy X, have won him numerous accolades including the Coventry Inspiration Book Award, the Essex Book Award, and nominations for the Branford Boase Award and the Young Quills Award. Dan lives in Newcastle with his family. Chris King is an illustrator whose early career was influenced by comic art. Chris studied Media Production at the University of Northumbria, specialising in Animation and Character design. Best known for his innovative use of colour and line weight, Chris has been commissioned worldwide by leading publishers, media outlets and consumer brands such as Oxford University Press, Variety, Dorling Kindersley, The Guardian Guide and more

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