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Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman

A thrilling adventure of ghosts and mysteries

Alex Atkinson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published:10th Oct '24

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Indigo and Rusty face a terrifying ash monster in Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman, racing against time to save their town from impending doom.

In Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman, readers are introduced to Indigo and Rusty, two unlikely heroes who reside in a funeral parlour. Despite their unusual home, they are firm non-believers in the supernatural—until a fateful mishap changes everything. When Indigo accidentally drops an ancient urn, they inadvertently unleash the Cinderman, a terrifying ash monster with the power to envelop their town in ashes and transform its inhabitants into zombies. With time running out, Indigo and Rusty must confront their fears and embrace their newfound abilities as Spooksmiths to save their community before sunset.

As the duo embarks on their quest, they quickly realize that they cannot face the Cinderman alone. They seek the help of other ghosts, including the eccentric Blasted Banshee and the mischievous Chuckles the Phantom Toddler. Together, they must navigate a world filled with humor and horror, racing against the clock to uncover the Cinderman's true name. The stakes are high, and the fate of their town hangs in the balance as they engage in a thrilling adventure that is both spooky and funny.

Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman is a captivating blend of mystery and comedy, appealing to fans of classic horror series like Dread Wood and Goosebumps. This engaging tale invites readers to explore the realms of the supernatural while delivering a message about courage, friendship, and the importance of believing in the extraordinary.

Brilliantly spooky and funny. * Jennifer Killick, author of Dread Wood *
Spine-chilling terror and laughs on every page. * SJ Wills, author of Bite Risk *
A pitch-perfect spooky tale, with plenty of laughs too. Fans of Jennifer Killick and Claribel Ortega will love it! * Clare Harlow, author of Tidemagic *
Kids will love the thrills, chills, horror and hilarity in this creepy comedic tale featuring Indigo and Rusty who live in a funeral parlour. * The Sunday Post *

  • Short-listed for FCBG Children's Book Award 2025 (UK)
  • Short-listed for Reading Rocks Book Awards 2026 (UK)
  • Nominated for Lancashire School Library Fantastic Book Award 2026 (UK)

ISBN: 9781835400937

Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 15mm

Weight: 206g

224 pages