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The Invasion of Crooked Oak

By Dan Smith
Series: The Crooked Oak Mysteries
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The Invasion of Crooked Oak by Dan Smith is a thrilling children's adventure that follows a group of friends who start noticing strange occurrences in their small town. As they investigate, they uncover a mysterious plot that threatens their community, pushing them to work together to uncover the truth and save their home from an unexpected danger.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this thrilling children's book if you love mysterious tales with a touch of suspense and adventure. It unfolds in a small town where strange happenings begin, creating an air of tension and intrigue. Ideal for readers who enjoy puzzling out mysteries and are looking for a story full of unexpected twists and excitement.

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The Invasion of Crooked Oak

Stranger Things meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers in this thrilling sci-fi adventure from bestselling author Dan Smith.

Stranger Things meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers in a gripping sci-fi thriller (Dyslexia-friendly)

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Stranger Things meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers in this thrilling sci-fi adventure with an ecological twist.


Something sinister is happening in Crooked Oak …

Ever since the fracking site closed, Nancy’s parents have been acting weird. Their eyes are blank, they won’t eat – it’s like they’re no longer themselves. And now the symptoms are affecting others as well …

Nancy and her friends Pete and Krish are determined to find out what’s going on. But the deeper they dig, the scarier the mystery gets. A dark presence is spreading its tendrils across Crooked Oak. Can they stop it before it takes over the whole town?

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

Series: The Crooked Oak Mysteries

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The Invasion of Crooked Oak by Dan Smith is lauded for its fast pace and thrilling storyline, captivating readers with its mix of adventure and suspense. Its engaging plot has been compared to a thrilling episode of The Twilight Zone or Doctor Who, leaving readers eager for more. The book manages to grip its audience, with some noting they couldn't put it down, reading it in one go.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781129203

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chris King

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 104

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Children's Books 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 Brandford Boase Award and the Young Quills Award. Dan lives in Newcastle with his family.

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