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The Ripper of Whitechapel

By Yvette Fielding
Series: The Ghost Hunter Chronicles
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The Ripper of Whitechapel by Yvette Fielding is an intriguing children's novel that follows a group of young ghost-hunters as they delve into the mysteries of Victorian London. They find themselves entangled in a spine-tingling adventure involving historical secrets and paranormal phenomena. With engaging characters and a gripping plot, the story offers an enticing blend of history and mystery.
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This thrilling tale might appeal to you if you're intrigued by historical mysteries with a hint of the supernatural. Set in the atmospheric streets of Victorian London, the story weaves suspense and excitement, perfect for young readers who enjoy a gripping, adventurous narrative.

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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 of Whitechapel about to unleash a new campaign of terror from beyond the grave?

Series: The Ghost Hunter Chronicles

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  • The Ripper of Whitechapel
    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 Ripper of Whitechapel by Yvette Fielding is praised for delivering an immersive and chilling ghost story that offers readers a thrilling experience. Andrea Reece from LoveReading4Kids describes it as one of the spookiest experiences, equating the suspense and excitement of reading it to spending a night in a haunted house, making it perfect for ghost story enthusiasts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839132148

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 256

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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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