The Witchstone ghosts
£7.99
Autumn sees dead people, much to her annoyance … but when her father drowns, he’s the one ghost that doesn’t appear. Then, a clause in his will sends her to the remote isle of Imber. Can Autumn uncover Imber’s dark past before it comes hurtling into the present?
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A spooky gothic adventure, perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and for curling up with on a rainy night …Â
WINNER OF THE TIMES/CHICKEN HOUSE CHILDREN’S FICTION COMPETITIONÂ
WINNER OF THE MSLEXIA NOVEL AWARD
‘It’s exciting and original, warm and funny and gothic’Â KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE
Autumn Albert can see the dead – much to her annoyance. But when her dad dies in mysterious circumstances, he’s the one ghost who doesn’t appear.
A curious instruction in his will sends Autumn to Imber, the storm-soaked island of his childhood: a place marked by tight-lipped locals, strange stacks of witchstones – and even fewer ghosts.
Soon Autumn is ensnared in a dark and twisty mystery, which must be unravelled before the sea rises up and history is doomed to repeat itself …
- The debut adventure for ages 9 and up from Emily Randall-Jones, a breathtaking new talent
- Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition 2021
- A gripping, chilling tale with Gothic elements which offers an original new spin on a traditional ghost storyÂ
- Perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Lucy Strange
| Weight | 0.24 kg |
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| Dimensions | 19.6 × 12.6 × 2.8 cm |
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| Cover | Paperback |
| Pages | 352 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | Paperback original |
| Dewey | 823.92 (edition:23) |
| Readership | Ages 5-12 / Code: B |
