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Horrid by Katrina Leno follows the story of Jane North-Robinson as she and her mother move from sunny California to her late grandmother's dilapidated, Gothic mansion in Maine. As Jane adjusts to her new home, she uncovers secrets in the house related to her family's mysterious past. The tale is filled with eerie discoveries and an atmosphere that blurs the line between reality and dark fiction.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you relish a mix of chilling mystery and vivid storytelling, this book may capture your imagination. It delves into the unsettling secrets of a new home, combining elements of suspense with captivating character development. Perfect for readers who enjoy a younger protagonist navigating eerie and mysterious circumstances.

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Horrid

From the author of You Must Not Miss comes a haunting contemporary horror novel that explores themes of mental illness, rage, and grief, twisted with spine-chilling elements of Stephen King and Agatha Christie, now as a paperback.

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From the author of You Must Not Miss comes a haunting contemporary horror novel that explores themes of mental illness, rage, and grief, twisted with spine-chilling elements of Stephen King and Agatha Christie, now as a paperback.

Following her father's death, Jane North-Robinson and her mom move from sunny California to the dreary, dilapidated old house in Maine where her mother grew up. All they want is a fresh start, but behind North Manor's doors lurks a history that leaves them feeling more alone...and more tormented.

As the cold New England autumn arrives, and Jane settles in to her new home, she finds solace in old books and memories of her dad. She steadily begins making new friends, but also faces bullying from the resident "bad seed," struggling to tamp down her own worst nature in response. Jane's mom also seems to be spiralling with the return of her childhood home, but she won't reveal why.

Then Jane discovers that the "storage room" her mom has kept locked isn't for storage at allβ€”it's a little girl's bedroom, left untouched for years and not quite as empty of inhabitants as it appears...

Is it grief? Mental illness? Or something more... horrid?

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Horrid by Katrina Leno has garnered positive reviews, being praised for its spooky atmosphere and engaging cast. It features a paced thriller with a frightful twist, blending poetic descriptions and eerie set pieces. Reviewers have likened its creepiness to Stephen King, highlighting its gripping narrative and movie-ready Gothic horror. Leno deftly mixes terror with themes of grief, appealing to fans of Shirley Jackson and classic mystery enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316537193

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Katrina Leno was born on the east coast and currently lives in Los Angeles. She is the author of five critically acclaimed novels: The Half Life of Molly Pierce, The Lost & Found, Everything All at Once, Summer of Salt, and You Must Not Miss. While she has never eaten an entire book, she admits to tasting a page or two. You can visit her online at katrinaleno.com.

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