Seven Ghosts

Name: Seven Ghosts
Brand: Gardners Books Ltd
SKU: 9781781128947
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By Chris Priestley

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Summary

Seven Ghosts by Chris Priestley is a chilling tale perfect for young readers who enjoy spooky stories. The plot follows Jake, who is on a school tour of a stately home rumoured to be haunted by seven ghosts. As the tour progresses, eerie stories unfold, revealing the history and dark secrets of the house.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a spine-tingling journey through a mysterious, haunted house with seven kids uncovering eerie secrets. Perfect for those who love ghostly tales with atmospheric chills and intriguing twists, it's a delightful blend of suspense and youthful adventure.

Seven Ghosts

The award-winning author of Tales of Terror stirs up old ghosts in this spine-tingling, multi-narrative horror.

A spine-tingling horror perfect for middle grade readers (Dyslexia-friendly)

Description

A gathering of finalists in a writing competition goes very, very wrong in this ghostly multi-narrative Halloween horror.

Seven Ghosts follows Jake and the other finalists in a writing competition who have been invited to a stately house for a tour like no other. As their guide leads them through grand rooms, hidden nooks, and magnificent grounds, they hear the stories of seven ghosts who haunt the halls. But strange shapes and shadows follow Jake as he journeys through the house, and with each tale that Jake hears, he begins to feel more uneasy. All is not as it seems, and soon Jake will discover that something is very, very wrong …

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

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?

Seven Ghosts by Chris Priestley is praised for its delightful yet chilling narrative, with some comparing him to M.R. James in children's literature. The book skilfully builds tension and delivers an unnerving experience that remains accessible to young readers. Priestley is recognised for his ability to craft horror stories that are both engaging and subtly chilling. If you seek a story that induces mild shivers without overwhelming fright, this book is a fitting choice.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781128947

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Chris Priestley is the author of the critically acclaimed Tales of Terror series, the award-winning novel Mister Creecher, and in 2018, Chris won the Portsmouth Shorter Novel Award for Flesh and Blood. He is most prominently inspired by the tradition of horror stories by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley. He lives in Cambridge, where he continues to think up marvellously macabre stories, but he is also a talented artist and illustrator. He illustrates his own material and his cartoons have been published in the Independent as well as other national newspapers.

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