Overview

A grim discovery brings disturbing revelations in this chilling ghost story from the phenomenal late Marcus Sedgwick. While mucking about in the ruins of an old farm while on holiday in Yorkshire, James hears strange laughter echoing around the walls. The ghost of a young girl appears to him and urges James to follow her but at first he’s too afraid. When she appears again, this time James follows. But will he be able to face the terrible truth she reveals …? Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.

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9781800901926

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A ghost story guaranteed to reel you in from the first page and then give you the shivers -- The Times Children's Book of the Week This is more than a ghost story; it is a poignant tale of ancestry and loss. -- Teacher Every now and again a book comes along that knocks me sideways. This is one of those books -- Kate Poels, author

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Marcus Sedgwick is the bestselling author of over thirty books. He has been shortlisted seven times for the Carnegie and other major prizes such as the Costa, Guardian and Blue Peter Book Award. In 2014 he received the eminent Printz Award, for his novel Midwinterblood. Marcus has also received two Printz Honors, for Revolver in 2011 and The Ghosts of Heaven in 2016, giving him the most citations to date for America's most notable book prize for writing for young adults. The Monsters We Deserve was published by Zephyr in 2018. marcussedgwick.com @marcussedgwick

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