Skulkmoor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Publishing:4th Sep '25
£14.99
This title is due to be published on 4th September, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
‘I think it might be her best book yet . . . an absolute page-turner that children will love’ Sophie Kirtley, bestselling author of The Wild Way Home
Wednesday meets The Secret Garden with a touch of Knives Out in this gorgeously gothic and mysterious adventure about family secrets, devilishly bad deeds, and just a touch of murder . . .
Welcome to Skulkmoor Manor, where grudges and glory are passed down as heirlooms . . .
Once, the great house of Skulkmoor stood proudly on its hillside, commanding the attention of anyone who came by. Now, it is a curious puzzle of a place - not least thanks to the giant wall which cuts it straight in half, separating the two warring families that live inside it.
For you see, many years ago, the Fox family was torn apart by a question of murder - and of inheritance. With no clear heir, the vast family fortune - and the house - has been literally divided in two. But now, two young cousins, one from rival sides of Skulkmoor, must race to solve the crime - or face losing their home forever.
Can Ted and Iris put their differences aside and save their family fortune - or will they play their part in destroying everything?
From the bestselling author of The Unadoptables and The Midnighters, this story is perfect for fans of The Swifts and Murder Most Unladylike, and is full of all the elements that make Hana a truly exceptional writing talent: a brilliantly evocative setting; a warm and witty voice; unforgettable protagonists; and the power of bravery, curiosity, intelligence and compassion.
‘Darkly gothic and magnificently weird – no one tells a story like Hana Tooke!’ Nirzana Farook, bestselling author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
‘Absolutely brimming with Hana’s exceptional blend of witty description and heartfelt emotional depth. I loved it!' Tamzin Merchant, bestselling author of The Hatmakers
I am a huge fan of Hana's writing, and Skulkmoor certainly did NOT disappoint - if anything I think it might be her best book yet! Clever plotting, a lovably eccentric cast, and such a richly atmospheric setting. Pacy, exciting, mysterious, adventurous - it's a deliciously dark adventure that sparkles with wit and wonder. An absolute page-turner that children will love, simply packed with Hana Tooke's trademark quirkiness, warmth and originality. I was charmed and captivated from gruesome beginning to ghastly end. * Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home *
What a read! A raven-circled manor skulking with secrets and two deliciously anarchic heroes uncovering the murder mystery buried within its walls. Darkly gothic and magnificently weird - no one tells a story like Hana Tooke! * Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole and Elephant *
A deliciously gothic whodunnit awash with atmosphere and a thrilling plot that grips you like the talons of a crow. Welcome to your new murderous obsession! * Ash Bond, author of Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm *
Praise for Hana Tooke: ''A high-speed, witty, absurd and joyful adventure' * Katherine Rundell on The Unadoptables *
A corker of a story * Emma Carroll on The Unadoptables *
ISBN: 9780241635827
Dimensions: 222mm x 156mm x 25mm
Weight: 500g
368 pages