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Deadly Deep
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Deadly Deep by Jennifer Killick received glowing reviews for its blend of comedy and horror, marking it as a standout in the genre for middle-grade readers. Critics highlight its thrilling, fast-paced narrative and the seamless integration of humour with genuinely chilling elements. Praised for engaging dialogue and a gripping, menacing atmosphere, the book is deemed perfect for fans looking for a mix of scare and fun. It's noted as Jennifer Killick's best work yet, likened to a combination of The Breakfast Club and Stranger Things.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780008538576
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Farshore
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Jennifer Killick is the author of Crater Lake, the Alex Sparrow series, and middle-grade sci-fi adventure Mo, Lottie and the Junkers. She regularly visits schools and festivals, and her books have three times been selected for The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge. She lives in Uxbridge, in a house full of children, animals and Lego. When she isn't busy mothering or step-mothering (which isn't often) she loves to read, write and run, as fast as she can.
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