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?

ISBN: 9781915026101 Author: Randall-Jones, Emily Publisher: Chicken House Publication Date: 14th September 2023 Imprint: Chicken House Cover: Paperback Dewey: 823.92 (edition:23) Pages: 346 Language: English Edition: Paperback original Readership: Ages 5-12 / Code: B Category: Subjects: , , ,

 

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

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