Cry in the Dark
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:7th Feb '05
Should be back in stock very soon
Compelling ghost story First longer novel from this author Challenging and satisfying read Black Cats' profile is increasing. Acclaim for the series: '... the stories have a fresh originality that will make them great favourites' - Lindsey Fraser, Guardian Education Book of the Week, 13/05/03. And 'Fast, exciting stories for fluent readers.' Books for Keeps, Jan 04 This is a unique series, aimed at children recently emerging from reading schemes who require continuing support. There is little new material for emerging readers between 8-11.
A time-slip ghost story based in the gritty reality of Victorian London. Ben breaks into the empty house next door and discovers a family of children suffering at the hands of their drunk and abusive father. Ages 8+ years.A time-slip ghost story based in the gritty reality of Victorian London. Ben breaks into the empty house next door and discovers a family of children suffering at the hands of their drunk and abusive father. Ben has to befriend someone from the family's own time to contact their relatives and rescue them, hence a combination of modern sleuthing and contemporary letter-writing to achieve the desired end.
ISBN: 9780713672503
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 98g
96 pages