The House in the Woods

Name: The House in the Woods
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SKU: 9781839131141
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The Ghost Hunter Chronicles

By Yvette Fielding

Series: The Ghost Hunter Chronicles

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Summary

The House in the Woods by Yvette Fielding is a thrilling children's book that delves into the eerie adventures of three friends who stumble upon a mysterious and seemingly abandoned house deep in the woods. As they explore its secrets, they uncover hidden truths and encounter spine-chilling events that test their courage and friendship. The atmosphere is both suspenseful and enchanting, promising a captivating read for young audiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This enchanting tale may appeal to you if you relish spine-tingling adventures with a touch of mystery. It's perfect for young readers who enjoy an exciting journey filled with supernatural elements and intriguing characters. With its blend of excitement and the unexplained, this story promises to captivate and entertain adventurous minds.

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Description

Stranger Things meets Point Horror in the first of a brilliant new series for readers aged 11+ from Yvette Fielding, British television's first lady of the paranormal and presenter of Most Haunted.

When Clovis, Eve, and Tom decide to play with a ouija board in an old abandoned house on Halloween, none of them foresees the horrors they're about to unleash. What starts out as a bit of fun soon transcends into something far more terrifying when a distressed and determined spirit follows them home. Before long, the friends are caught up in a series of events beyond their wildest imaginings, and their journey as ghost hunters begins...

"When I grow up I wanna be a ghost hunter!" - Keith Lemon

"If you're reading this scary book in bed then it might be wise to leave the landing light on" - Paul O’Grady

"I'm too scared to read this!" - Matt Lucas

Series: The Ghost Hunter Chronicles

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When the ghosts of two young children start to haunt a local school, trainee ghost hunters Eve, Clovis, and Tom are invited to help investigate the case. But before long, they realise there is more to this haunting than they first realised. Could it be that the ghost children are victims of Jack the Ripper? And is the evil Ripper...

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The House in the Woods

Stranger Things meets Point Horror in the first of a brilliant new series for readers aged 11+ from Yvette Fielding, British television's first lady of the paranormal and presenter of Most Haunted. When Clovis, Eve, and Tom decide to play with a ouija board in an old abandoned house on Halloween, none of them foresees the horrors they're about to...

By Yvette Fielding

Paperback

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The House in the Woods by Yvette Fielding receives praise for its chilling and thrilling nature, with readers finding it both frightening and engaging. The book is noted for making readers think about leaving a light on while reading, indicating its tension and suspense. It successfully immerses young readers in a ghostly adventure, enhanced by the author’s personal experiences, which adds authenticity to the narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839131141

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 159g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: The Ghost Hunter Chronicles Young Adult Yvette Fielding

About the Author

Yvette Fielding was the youngest ever Blue Peter presenter at age 18, and she's since gone on to host and produce Ghosthunting With... and Most Haunted. After years of studying ghosts, she's become television's 'first lady' of the paranormal. She lives with her husband and two children in Cheshire.

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When the ghosts of two young children start to haunt a local school, trainee ghost hunters Eve, Clovis, and Tom are invited to help investigate the case. But before long, they realise there is more to this haunting than they first realised. Could it be that the ghost children are victims of Jack the Ripper? And is the evil Ripper...

By Yvette Fielding

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When a new family moves into a house in Pendle, they discover a witch's bottle filled with curses. Soon, the spirits of those accused of witchcraft in the infamous Pendle Witch Trials of 1612 are released, wreaking havoc in the area. Eve, Clovis, and Tom are enlisted to investigate in their latest and most challenging mission yet. Together with their...

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