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Prepare to be scared!
This story really gave me the creeps - a properly scary tale from an imaginative writer. It's perfect for kids who like a good dose of chills and thrills w... READ MORE
A Creepy Tale with a Scary Cover
The cover of this book is really scary. It reminded me of the cover for Jeremy de Quidt’s terrifying tale “The Toymaker”, which still gives me nightmares. ... READ MORE
Synopsis
My name is Eleanor Kerchner.
You can call me the Queen.
I died in 1895.
Now it’s time to play.
A chilling ghost story by the bestselling author of TheSpiderwick Chronicles, Holly Black.
Recipient of a Newbery Honor Award. An ALA Notable Book. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book. A School Library Journal Best Book. A Booklist Editor’s Choice Books for Youth. A Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book. A 2013 Goodreads Choice award nominee. A People Magazine 'Best New Kids Book'.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
- ISBN: 9780552568111
- Number of pages: 256
- Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 15 mm
- Interest age: From 9 years
- Weight: 181g
- Languages: English
