Overview
A super funny and exciting pirate adventure for readers 8+ by the author of the bestselling Land of Roar series. Perfect for fans of BBC’s Ghosts! SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEK 30-10-22 Sid Jones loves hanging out in the graveyard with her best friend Zen – they are desperate to see a real-life ghost! But when Sid accidentally summons a 300-year-old pirate from the dead, it opens the door to the HALFWAY HOUSE – a magical inn FULL of lost souls from across the ages, all trapped there by a sinister landlord. There are more ghosts that Sid could ever have imagined – and they’re all sure Sid is there to save them! (Sid’s sure there’s been some kind of mistake.) But someone else is watching, and they’re not happy about Sid helping the ghosts … Another epic adventure series from the author of the Land of Roar, with magic, peril, pirates, lots of laughs and LOADS of ghosts!
Full Product Details
Author: Jenny McLachlan ,
Chloe Dominique
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: Farshore
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 3.20cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.350kg
ISBN: 9781405298155
ISBN 10: 1405298154
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 07 July 2022
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
''This is proof, not that it's needed, that Jenny McLachlan is a writer of enormous heart and versatility. I'm a really big fan' (Phil Earle)
'Spooktacular fun! Funny, exciting, epic - I loved it!' Sam Copeland, bestselling author ''This is proof, not that it's needed, that Jenny McLachlan is a writer of enormous heart and versatility. I'm a really big fan' (Phil Earle)
If you like ghost stories that do not keep you awake at night, this is a great choice. The story is funny and warm, and not being afraid to be different. Lively and engaging, if readers are kept awake by this, it will only be for the pleasure of finishing it. - Sunday Times 'Spooktacular fun! Funny, exciting, epic - I loved it!' Sam Copeland, bestselling author 'This is totally and utterly brilliant. Can't put it down!' Emma Carroll, bestselling author 'This is proof, not that it's needed, that Jenny McLachlan is a writer of enormous heart and versatility. I'm a really big fan' (Phil Earle) 'I know Jenny's gazillions of fans are going to LOVE this piratey, ghosty adventure. You'll be sucked in from the first page. If you haven't already, you should buy a copy immediately!' Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake and Dread Wood.
Author Information
Jenny McLachlan is the author of several acclaimed teen novels including Flirty Dancing, Stargazing for Beginners and Truly, Wildly, Deeply. Before Jenny became a writer, she was Head of English in a secondary school; she now loves visiting schools as an author and delivering funny and inspiring talks and workshops. When Jenny isn't thinking about stories or writing stories, she enjoys living by the seaside, cycling and running over the South Downs. Chloe Dominique is an Illustrator and Concept Artist from the UK working in Animation, Video Games and Publishing. Her work is driven by a love of storytelling, which she explores through design, colour and light in her illustrations. Chloe often finds herself drawn to projects that are full of heart, adventure and charm, with a special fondness for the offbeat and mysterious. When she's not drawing, Chloe enjoys reading, walks along the coastline on blustery days with her Dog of Mischief, Loki, and finding peculiar treasures in antique shops.
