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The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright: An Elston-Fright Tale

By Reece Carter
Series: An Elston-Fright Tale
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The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright: An Elston-Fright Tale by Reece Carter is a charming children's story about a young protagonist who discovers a mysterious lighthouse at the edge of their village. As they uncover its secrets, they embark on an adventure filled with magical surprises and enigmatic characters, all while learning about courage and friendship. It's a captivating tale designed to spark the imagination of young readers.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you love tales of adventure and mysterious, atmospheric settings. It offers an enchanting blend of charm and intrigue, perfect for young readers who enjoy stories about exploration and friendship. The imaginative storyline and captivating characters make it a memorable read for kids and adults alike.

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Danger, darkness and a mysterious legacy unveiled in this magical seaside adventure by the bestselling author of A Girl Called Corpse.

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SHORTLISTED: 2024 Readings Children's Prize

Being a Lightkeeper is Very Serious Business.

Nobody in Elston-Fright believes in magic anymore. Well, nobody except for Flip Little, his nan and his friends: a girl called Corpse, a ghost called Girl and a very large spider called Simon. But when Simon is spider-napped by ancient weather ghouls called the Poltergusts, Flip and his ghostly companions turn to the last Lightkeeper's journals for answers. To rescue their friend, they will need to find and return the missing Light to the lighthouse, restoring its lost magic. Only nothing in Elston-Fright is as it seems. Questions bubble up from the deep. Dark secrets come to light. And pretty soon, Flip and his friends learn that in order to save the future of Elston-Fright, they'll first need to understand its past.

'A cracking supernatural mystery.' The Age

'An intriguing story lavishly layered with magic, mystery and secrets to uncover.' Richard Pritchard, bestselling co-creator of the Wylah the Koorie Warrior series

'Beautifully original ... kept me up until the witching hour.' Amelia Mellor, bestselling author of The Grandest Bookshop in the World

'Stunningly spooky, with a heart-warming friendship. A magical ghostly adventure you can't put down!' Nat Amoore, bestselling author of We Run Tomorrow

PRAISE FOR A GIRL CALLED CORPSE
'Ghoulishly charming, with a compelling hero you will adore.' Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of Nevermoor

'Think Neil Gaiman by way of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton.' Books+Publishing

'Fizzes and crackles with magic, mystery and exactly the correct amount of huntsman spiders. I loved this book so much.' Karen Foxlee, bestselling author of Dragon Skin

'As spine-tinglingly creepy as an old, abandoned cemetery. I loved this with my entire soul!' Shirley Marr, award-winning author of A Glasshouse of Stars

Series: An Elston-Fright Tale

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  • A Girl Called Corpse: An Elston-Fright Tale
    'Find the thing the Witches call a treasure,' says Old Man, 'and you'll get back all those memories you're missing.' With a body made of wax, seaweed for hair and polished abalone shells for eyes, Corpse is bound to haunt the Witches' sea shack forever. She has no memory of the kid she was before she was snatched and ended...
    By Reece Carter
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  • The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright: An Elston-Fright Tale
    SHORTLISTED: 2024 Readings Children's Prize Being a Lightkeeper is Very Serious Business. Nobody in Elston-Fright believes in magic anymore. Well, nobody except for Flip Little, his nan and his friends: a girl called Corpse, a ghost called Girl and a very large spider called Simon. But when Simon is spider-napped by ancient weather ghouls called the Poltergusts, Flip and his...
    By Reece Carter
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    $2299
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  • The Lost Notes of the Soul Spinners: An Elston-Fright Tale
    'Imaginative and exciting.' Judith Rossell, bestselling author of The Midwatch There are two things about the Soul Spinners' greatest creation on which everyone agrees - one, that the Notes have the power to grant a single wish, and two ... that the Notes are lost. When a ghost-eating wraith appears in the forgotten seaside town of Elston-Fright searching for the...
    By Reece Carter
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The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright has been praised for its original magic and world-building, with a gothic touch and a steampunk vibe. It offers a stunningly spooky, heart-warming adventure full of mystery, ghostly humour, and deep dives into magical history. Reviewers describe it as a spine-tingling and enchanting tale that captivates readers with its intricate layers of magic and mystery.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761066795

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Reece Carter Series: An Elston-Fright Tale Young Adult

About the Author

Reece Carter is the bestselling author of A Girl Called Corpse. Growing up in Tammin, Western Australia, there was an unfortunate lack of witches and ghosts on his family's farm, and so Reece had to find them in books instead. Roald Dahl, Paul Jennings and Emily Rodda were some of his first favourite authors. When Reece moved away to boarding school at the age of eleven, he could regularly be found hiding in the library, tucked away in the corner with a good book, or else seeking out new recommendations from the school librarians. With the encouragement of his English teacher, Reece started writing his own stories too - although back then they never got much further than character outlines and first chapters. After a few years spent travelling overseas, Reece moved to Melbourne to study health science. But even while working as a nutritionist by day, Reece maintained a secret double life, continuing to write middle-grade novels and short stories by night. Now, Reece lives in Sydney and writes kids' fiction full-time. When not reading or writing, Reece can usually be found talking to his dog Hagrid - and hoping that one of these days Hagrid might decide to talk back. The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston-Fright is Reece's second novel.

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  • A Girl Called Corpse: An Elston-Fright Tale
    'Find the thing the Witches call a treasure,' says Old Man, 'and you'll get back all those memories you're missing.' With a body made of wax, seaweed for hair and polished abalone shells for eyes, Corpse is bound to haunt the Witches' sea shack forever. She has no memory of the kid she was before she was snatched and ended...
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