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The Witchstone ghosts

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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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SKU: 9781915026101 Category: Children’s fiction 8-12 Tags: Crime & mystery fiction (Children’s / Teenage), Family & home stories (Children’s / Teenage), Fantasy & magical realism (Children’s / Teenage), General fiction (Children’s / Teenage), Ghosts & poltergeists, Horror & ghost stories, chillers (Children’s / Teenage), People & places (Children’s / Teenage), Personal & social issues: death & bereavement (Children’s / Teenage), Witches & ghosts (Children’s / Teenage)
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A spooky gothic adventure, perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and for curling up with on a rainy night … 

WINNER OF THE TIMES/CHICKEN HOUSE CHILDREN’S FICTION COMPETITION 

WINNER OF THE MSLEXIA NOVEL AWARD

‘It’s exciting and original, warm and funny and gothic’ 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 story 
  • Perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Lucy Strange
Weight 0.24 kg
Dimensions 19.6 × 12.6 × 2.8 cm
Author

Randall-Jones, Emily

Publisher

Chicken House

Imprint

Chicken House

Cover

Paperback

Pages

352

Language

English

Edition

Paperback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Ages 5-12 / Code: B

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