Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2018 A terrifying haunted house mystery. What are the spectral creatures that prowl in the shadows of Jessop Rise? Winner of the 2016 Scottish Children's Book Award.
Alone and penniless after his father is killed in a cotton mill accident, fourteen-year-old William faces the rest of his childhood in a brutal workhouse. Then his long-estranged uncle Seth sends for him, and William thinks his fortunes are changing. As William uncovers the clues, he finds himself caught up in a dark and terrifying mystery.
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Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2018 A terrifying haunted house mystery. What are the spectral creatures that prowl in the shadows of Jessop Rise? Winner of the 2016 Scottish Children's Book Award.
Alone and penniless after his father is killed in a cotton mill accident, fourteen-year-old William faces the rest of his childhood in a brutal workhouse. Then his long-estranged uncle Seth sends for him, and William thinks his fortunes are changing. As William uncovers the clues, he finds himself caught up in a dark and terrifying mystery.
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Alone and penniless after his father is killed in a cotton mill accident, fourteen-year-old William faces the rest of his childhood in a brutal workhouse. Then his long-estranged uncle Seth sends for him, and William thinks his fortunes are changing.
But arriving at Uncle Seth's grand house in North Wales, Jessop Rise, William encounters a ghostly figure. It soon becomes clear that the place is haunted by more than just one ghost.
But who are the spectral creatures that prowl about the estate? What are they trying to tell William? And what is the dark secret that Uncle Seth has been keeping for so long? As William uncovers the clues, he finds himself caught up in a dark and terrifying mystery.
Awards
Short-listed for CILIP Carnegie Medal 2018 (UK)
Short-listed for Hillingdon Book Award 2017 (UK)
Nominated for CILIP Carnegie Medal 2018 (UK)
Critic Reviews
“"Welsh mythology combines with universal spooks in this atmospheric tale filled with mystery and danger." --lovereading4kids.co.uk”
"An atmospheric and creepy Hallowe'en read... the engaging, warm writing draws you in and the fast-paced story races you to a satisfying conclusion." Scotsman
"A truly gripping tale" -- Joanne Owen Lovereading4Kids
"Welsh mythology combines with universal spooks in this atmospheric tale filled with mystery and danger" Khadijah, age 20, for lovereading4kids.co.uk
"This is the perfect read for those who like mystery, eerie settings and a main character who has a good dose of curiosity." Edel, for lovereading4kids.co.uk
About the Author
Danny Weston is an author for children and young adults. He lives with his wife in Edinburgh.
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