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Based on a poem that Lost and The Hobbit star, the author wrote when she was 14 years old, this story follows a girl who encounters the Squickerwonkers, a bizarre cast of characters who are each identified by their particular vice.

Laugh-out-loud horror and the inspiration behind the hit BBC children's show of the same name. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+

Seamus loves United and ghosts! When he hears that the spooky old castle on the hill has ghosts playing football in it, he's up there in a flash! He discovers that there are two teams kicking a ball around there - the 1948 United and Rovers cup final teams, doomed to play on until they hear the final whistle. And guess what he has in his pocket?

When a ghostly figure appears to Prince Hamlet, he discovers the dreadful truth about his father's death. His quest for revenge leads him into a world of mayhem, madness and murder. An exciting retelling of Shakespeare's classic play, specially written for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Includes links to recommended websites for children to find out more about Shakespeare and the play. "e;Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme."e; - Julia Eccleshare

The Earl of Gosswater has died, and Agatha has been cast out of her ancestral home by her cruel cousin, Clarence. In a tiny tumbledown cottage, she struggles to adjust to her new life. And on the shores of Gosswater Lake, the spirit of another young girl will not rest ...

Sixteen-year-old Roni and her family, lead a normal Muslim American life. As the youngest member of the family, Roni spends her summer vacations investigating haunted houses with her best friend, Matty. It seems like a fun distraction until the hauntings come home with Roni, disrupting the family and killing her grandfather. In the middle of all this chaos, Roni meets a mysterious girl, Marissa, who she might have a crush on. With the help of a ghost hunting team, Roni and Matty conduct a full investigation. They come to discover that one of the entities is trying to possess Roni. Will the entities within the house battle over who will take over Roni's body or will a mysterious friendly ghost be able to intervene in time to save her? The author currently resides outside of Washington DC, with her two older roommates who need constant supervision. The author is currently working on plans to take over the world, if this writing thing doesn't work out.

13-year old Mildred Mortale is getting along just fine - until her mother decides to transform their family home into a funeral parlor amidst a yellow fever outbreak. Set against a Southern backdrop in the early 20th century, "Memento Mortale," is a strange and funny story about a girl trying to come to terms with life and death.

When troublesome unimaginary Wordy Gerdy uses her ghostly pen to write Skeleton Keys' precious keys out of existence, he has to follow her into the past to restore them. But her pen is now in the hands of notorious thief Gap-tooth Jack...

Mayhem at the Movies (Glowing Mystery Series, Book 2) is a fast-paced, chapter book mystery with a captivating plot. Cousins, Jason and Beth, discover a glow in the old library linked to a trouble-making ghost. This award-winning author knows how to keep newly independent readers turning the pages.

A new boy arrives at the Ash House. He can't remember his name, or why he's been sent there. Given the name Sol, and troubled by a mystery pain no medicine can cure, he joins the gang of children living in the shadows of the house. Soon, however, there's more for him to face: the darkness that descends with the arrival of the Doctor ...

The Visionary is a middle grade novel that pushes boundaries...and buttons. Equal parts social satire, coming-of-age, friendship, self-esteem, good vs. evil, and music...all mixed with a bit of dark humor. Basically "...the kind of book that Herman Munster would read to his kids..."

Valor McRaven and Doomsy Gloomsy return to Mystic City where they are being hunted. While trying to become apprentices of magic at Mystic Steeples, they battle ghosts in a haunted mansion, investigate murders and disappearances, and travel back in time through a book that seems to be steering them closer to the truth of The Great Deception.

A creepy, fun collection of original dark fairytales, poems and activities by the Fairy Gothmother, mixing the storytelling traditions of the "wry, acerbic wit of Edward Gorey, the descriptive atmosphere of Edgar Allen Poe, and the cadence of Dr. Seuss." For Ages 8-12 and mature adults.