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The Ghost of Shadow Vale

By Jonathan Stroud
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In a frozen land of ice and snow, the warrior Grettir must confront the terrifying ghost of Glam, a once-heroic monster-slayer whose spirit now haunts Shadow Vale, threatening all who enter. This action-packed mythical adventure, re-edited for struggling teen readers, explores bravery and the battle between heroism and horror.
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The Ghost of Shadow Vale is particularly suitable for readers aged 11 and above with a reading age around 7, making it ideal for young teens seeking an accessible yet thrilling mythical tale.

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A monstrous battle rages in this action-packed mythical adventure from Jonathan Stroud, re-edited and packaged for struggling teen readers.

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A monstrous battle rages in this action-packed mythical adventure from Jonathan Stroud, re-edited and packaged for struggling teen readers.


A monstrous battle rages in this action-packed mythical adventure from Jonathan Stroud, re-edited and repackaged for struggling teen readers.

In a land of ice and a vale of snow, the safety of a people rests of the shoulders of the warrior Grettir. Glam was a monster-slayer. He killed the monster in Shadow Vale. But now Glam’s ghost roams the frozen wastes, killing anyone who crosses his path. Can Grettir face down the horror who was once a hero?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800901650

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Siku

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 110g

Pages: 104

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About the Author

Jonathan Stroud is the author of two internationally bestselling series: the award-winning Bartimaeus sequence and the critically acclaimed Lockwood & Co, which is currently being adapted by Netflix. His other novels include The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne and he has been nominated for numerous prestigious awards including the CILIP Carnegie Medal and the Costa Children's Book Award.

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