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Lockwood & Co: The Screaming Staircase

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Series: Lockwood & Co.
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Lockwood & Co: The Screaming Staircase follows a trio of teenage ghost hunters in a London plagued by visitors from the afterlife. As they tackle a perilous case involving a dangerous staircase, they must unravel a mystery and confront terrifying spirits. With sharp wit and thrilling adventures, it's a gripping tale of bravery, friendship, and supernatural intrigue.
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You might enjoy this intriguing tale if you love ghostly adventures filled with suspense and humour. Set in a world plagued by supernatural hauntings, three daring young ghost investigators embark on thrilling escapades, making it perfect for fans of mystery, magic, and humour in children's literature.

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Lockwood & Co: The Screaming Staircase

Soon to be a major Netflix series!

When the dead come back to haunt the living, Lockwood & Co.

The book sensation of the year from global bestselling author, Jonathan Stroud.

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The book sensation from global bestselling author, Jonathan Stroud, now a major Netflix series!

Now a major Netflix series!

When the dead come back to haunt the living, Lockwood & Co. step in . . .

For more than fifty years, the country has been affected by a horrifying epidemic of ghosts. A number of Psychic Investigations Agencies have sprung up to destroy the dangerous apparitions.

Lucy Carlyle, a talented young agent, arrives in London hoping for a notable career. Instead, she finds herself joining the smallest, most ramshackle agency in the city, run by the charismatic Anthony Lockwood. When one of their cases goes horribly wrong, Lockwood & Co. have one last chance of redemption. Unfortunately, this involves spending the night in one of the most haunted houses in England, and trying to escape alive.

Set in a city stalked by spectres, The Screaming Staircase is the first in a chilling new series full of suspense, humour, and truly terrifying ghosts. Your nights will never be the same again . . .

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The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud is widely praised for its spooky and suspenseful narrative, with many appreciating the author's genius in crafting a believable yet eerie world. The book features appealing characters with great dialogue enriched by Stroud's dry wit, offering thrilling action and supernatural adventure. It's recommended for those who enjoy heart-pounding ghost stories with a blend of humour and excitement.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552566780

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Childrens

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 335g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Jonathan Stroud was born in Bedford in 1970. After studying English Literature at York University, he moved to London, where he worked as an editor at a publishing firm. He is the author of the best-selling Bartimaeus series; the much-beloved Lockwood & Co. series (now a major Netflix series) as well as The Notorious Scarlett & Browne; Heroes of the Valley; The Last Seige; The Leap and Buried Fire. He lives in Hertfordshire with his family. He has yet to see a ghost, but is keeping his eyes open.

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