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In 1922, the discovery of a pharaoh's tomb makes for compelling news for London thirteen-year-old Lilian, but when Lilian's own grandfather becomes drawn into the web of secrets around an Egyptologist's subsequent disappearance, Lilian suspects a case of the pharaoh's curse. From the author of the successful "Letters From The Lighthouse".

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A beautifully evocative Victorian Christmas story, it will appeal to girls aged 9-12yrs. Since the death of her sister, Pearl makes a person out of snow every Christmas to make the season feel a little less lonely. This Christmas however, she ends up spending a night in Flintfield Manor, in a haunted room...

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From the critically acclaimed author of "In Darkling Wood" comes a spine-tingling novel inspired by the events of one stormy night in 1816 Switzerland, when Lord Byron and friends gathered to tell ghost stories--a night that resulted in the creation of Mary Shelley's novel, "Frankenstein.

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An evocative wartime drama from the author of "Frost Hollow Hall, In Darkling Wood" and many others. 12-year-old Olive Bradshaw and her little brother Cliff are evacuated to the Devon coast to live with a lighthouse keeper. Ages: 9+

An enchanting historical adventure from the author of "Frost Hollow Hall". Louie, abandoned at the travelling circus as a baby, dreams of becoming a 'Showstopper' tightrope walker. For fans of "The Penderwicks". Ages: 9+.

An enthralling debut about love and forgiveness, full of charm and mystery. When Tilly is dared to go ice skating at the foreboding and supposedly haunted Frost Hollow Hall she knows she can't refuse, even if she is terrified. But Tilly has a right to be scared. Something bad is about to happen, something that will change Tilly's life forever. A thrilling historical fiction debut with an instant classic feel. Ages: 10+

You're telling me there are fairies in this wood?' When Alice's brother gets a longed-for chance for a heart transplant, Alice is suddenly bundled off to her estranged grandmother's house. There's nothing good about staying with Nell, except for the beautiful Darkling Wood at the end of her garden - but Nell wants to have it cut down. Alice feels at home there, at peace, and even finds a friend, Flo. But Flo doesn't seem to go to the local ...

Switzerland, 1816. On a stormy summer night, Lord Byron and his guests are gathered round the fire. Felix, their serving boy, can't wait to hear their creepy tales. Yet real life is about to take a chilling turn - more chilling than any tale.

Rediscover Emily Bronte's terrifying novel of revenge and hatred set on the wild Yorkshire moors. When an orphaned boy embarks on a lifelong mission to punish two wealthy families, he begins a chain of unbelievable events. But, will the prize be worth all the heartache caused along the way?

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Magpie witnesses a strange spectacle above the streets of Paris: a boy suspended in the air. It ends in disaster - even so, Magpie is enthralled by the idea of flying. But others, too, are determined to discover Montgolfier's secrets