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Trapped within the oppresive warrens of the city’s chimneys, young sweeper Tom longs for fresh air and freedom in this atmospheric and ghostly Victorian tale from Lucy Strange. Young chimney sweep Tom has started seeing strange, supernatural things – fairies in the flowers by the river, a soot monster crouching in the darkness of a chimney, and then the mysterious river spirit Elle. Elle joins Tom and the other children apprenticed to cruel master sweep Mister Crow. Together, they shimmy up the town's narrow, filthy chimneys. But Tom has an ominous feeling in his bones, and when he faces his most dangerous job of all, the reason for Elle's magical appearance becomes clear . . .

Trapped within the oppresive warrens of the city’s chimneys, young sweeper Tom longs for fresh air and freedom in this atmospheric and ghostly tale from Lucy Strange.Young chimney sweep Tom has started seeing strange, supernatural things – fairies in the flowers by the river, a soot monster crouching in the darkness of a chimney, and then the mysterious river spirit Elle. Elle joins Tom and the other children apprenticed to cruel master sweep Mister Crow. Together, they shimmy up the town''s narrow, filthy chimneys. But Tom has an ominous feeling in his bones, and when he faces his most dangerous job of all, the reason for Elle''s magical appearance becomes clear . . .

A spine-tingling ghost story from bestselling author Lucy Strange Folk say the fog plays tricks – that it shapes itself into little hands and frightened faces that press at people’s doors and windows, desperate to come inside. But Hugo is convinced the ghost he has seen at the window is no trick of the fog. The boy’s hollow eyes are haunting him. What would happen if Hugo were to open the door and let him in? Brace yourselves for a chilling, wintery ghost story … Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

As guests gather for Sir Percy’s summer party, a murderer stalks the grounds of Mulberry Hall in this cosy midsummer mystery from bestselling author Lucy Strange. It’s the night of Sir Percy’s midsummer costume party, and Mulberry Hall has been turned into an enchanting wonderland. But the evening takes a dark turn when grumpy guest Magnus Cooper is mysteriously poisoned.The bumbling village policeman is baffled, so it’s down to Eliza, Bram and Krish to solve the mystery. Can they find out who had access to the bottle of poison? Did a demon really appear in the maze? And what on earth is going on down in Sir Percy’s cellar? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Will Hugo heed the pleas of the fog-shrouded figure at the window and welcome him inside? A spine-tingling ghost story from bestselling author Lucy Strange. Folk say the fog plays tricks – that it shapes itself into little hands and frightened faces that press at people’s doors and windows, desperate to come inside. But Hugo is convinced the ghost he has seen at the window is no trick of the fog. The boy’s hollow eyes are haunting him. What would happen if Hugo were to open the door, and let him in? Brace yourselves for a chilling, wintery ghost story …

Will Hugo heed the pleas of the fog-shrouded figure at the window and welcome him inside? A spine-tingling ghost story from bestselling author Lucy Strange.Folk say the fog plays tricks – that it shapes itself into little hands and frightened faces that press at people’s doors and windows, desperate to come inside. But Hugo is convinced the ghost he has seen at the window is no trick of the fog. The boy’s hollow eyes are haunting him. What would happen if Hugo were to open the door, and let him in? Brace yourselves for a chilling, wintery ghost story …Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

As guests gather for Sir Percy’s summer party, a murderer stalks the grounds of Mulberry Hall in this cosy midsummer mystery from bestselling author Lucy Strange. It’s the night of Sir Percy’s midsummer costume party, and Mulberry Hall has been turned into an enchanting wonderland. But the evening takes a dark turn when grumpy guest Magnus Cooper is mysteriously poisoned.The bumbling village policeman is baffled, so it’s down to Eliza, Bram and Krish to solve the mystery. Can they find out who had access to the bottle of poison? Did a demon really appear in the maze? And what on earth is going on down in Sir Percy’s cellar? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

New from Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author-illustrator team, Lucy Strange and Pam Smy: a spirited series of “cosy gothic” mysteries, starring supernatural sleuths, Lockett & Wilde.“This book has more shadowy mysteries than twelve graveyards and more delicious twists than my favourite pretzel. All hail Lockett & Wilde!” Lemony Snicket"Wildly funny." Ben MillerMatilda Lockett is used to playing the role of Poor Dead Edna on stage with her spirit-medium aunt, Signora Valentina, and theatrical uncle Barnabus – but when they all decamp to Beauchamp Manor to deal with a most dreadful haunting, she discovers she really can see ghosts! There she meets ghost boy, Edgar Wilde, who shares her love of supernatural snooping, and together they set about unravelling the case of The Ghosts of the Manor.Classic spooky mystery reimagined for fans of cosy crime by the Waterstones Prize and Carnegie-shortlisted creators, Lucy Strange and Pam Smy. You'd have to be DEAD not to love it...Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Robin StevensStunning colour-illustrated storytelling“Opening the pages of Lockett and Wilde is like stepping into a wicked yet wonderful theatre, where the stage is home to eccentric characters, shocking tales, and ghostly apparitions.” Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany series"A stunningly spooky mystery." Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?"Funny, spooky and cosy - I loved it!" Andy Stanton, author of Mr Gum

The second gloriously gothic mystery starring supernatural sleuths Lockett & Wilde - for fans of Lemony Snicket and Murder Most Unladylike. "All hail Lockett & Wilde!” Lemony Snicket"A stunningly spooky mystery." Maz Evans"Wildly funny." Ben Miller"Funny, spooky and cosy - I loved it!" Andy Stanton “Once you enter the Strange world of Lockett and Wilde, you’ll never want to leave.” Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany seriesMatilda and Edgar are in London's haunted theatre-land, where Matilda is rehearsing the all-new Signora Valentina show and Edgar is training to become a poltergeist. Spooks are everywhere in this city, and it isn't long before Lockett & Wilde are called upon to investigate strange happenings at a local curiosity shop. Soon they are drawn into the unsolved case of the infamous gold thief, Bullion Bill, and Matilda finds herself investigating the story of her own parents' death. The ghosts of London know the truth, and Lockett & Wilde won't rest until they find it out.Classic spooky mystery reimagined for fans of cosy crime. You'd have to be DEAD not to love it...

The third classic gothic mystery starring supernatural sleuths Lockett & Wilde – for fans of Lemony Snicket and Murder Most Unladylike.“Once you enter the Strange world of Lockett and Wilde, you’ll never want to leave.” Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany seriesWinter is closing in. During the long, dark London evenings, Matilda and her ghostly companion, Edgar, puzzle over the mystery surrounding the wisp who haunts her aunt's theatre. By day Matilda attends Euthalia's, where she enjoys the ghost cat sitting on her knee during lessons, the companionship of her (living) friend Florence and helping in the library. But there's a spiritual presence among the stacks who seems to have yet another mystery for the supernatural sleuths to solve…

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a hugely popular bestselling children's author."I, Victor Frankenstein, will explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation..."Driven by a boundless ambition to create life itself, young scientist Victor Frankenstein creates his own being from stitched-together body parts. But when he succeeds in bringing his creature to life, the result is horrific; a towering, hideous-bodied monster with the innocent soul of a newborn child. Spurned by its creator and rejected by society, the initially gentle creature turns on its maker and wreaks a trail of vengeful murder and tragedy.The original work of horror/science fiction abridged for today's young readers.

Thrilling spooky mysteries, starring supernatural sleuths Lockett & Wilde - for fans of Lemony Snicket and Murder Most Unladylike.“More shadowy mysteries than twelve graveyards. All hail Lockett & Wilde!” Lemony Snicket"Wildly funny." Ben MillerMatilda Lockett is used to playing the role of Poor Dead Edna with her spirit-medium aunt, Signora Valentina, and theatrical uncle Barnabus – but when they all decamp to Beauchamp Manor to deal with a most dreadful haunting, she discovers she really can see ghosts! There she meets ghost boy, Edgar Wilde, who shares her love of supernatural snooping, and together they set about unravelling the case of The Ghosts of the Manor.Classic spooky mystery for fans of cosy crime, by the Waterstones Prize and Carnegie-shortlisted creators, Lucy Strange and Pam Smy."A stunningly spooky mystery." Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?"Funny, spooky and cosy - I loved it!" Andy Stanton, author of Mr Gum

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a hugely popular bestselling children's author."I, Victor Frankenstein, will explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation..."Driven by a boundless ambition to create life itself, young scientist Victor Frankenstein creates his own being from stitched-together body parts. But when he succeeds in bringing his creature to life, the result is horrific; a towering, hideous-bodied monster with the innocent soul of a newborn child. Spurned by its creator and rejected by society, the initially gentle creature turns on its maker and wreaks a trail of vengeful murder and tragedy.The original work of horror/science fiction abridged for today's young readers.

History and myth entwine in this atmospheric Victorian tale of freedom and friendship from bestselling author Lucy Strange and acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy. History and myth entwine in this atmospheric tale of freedom and friendship from bestselling author Lucy Strange and acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy.Bess has left the London workhouse behind for a job at a rural cotton mill. But life at the mill is hard and cruel – a far cry from the fresh start Bess hoped for. The only way to survive is to escape, but the mill is like a prison with no way out.Meanwhile, rumours are spreading about a vicious creature that lurks in the millpond. Bess is sure it’s all nonsense, until one night she sees something stir in the murky water.But is it really a monster that lives in the depths of the pond? Or a creature trapped and alone, just like Bess, desperate to escape … Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Lucy Strange interweaves the Victorian Industrial Revolution with gripping Greek mythology in this atmospheric tale, featuring artwork from acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy. Money is scarce in George’s family and so at the age of nine he has to join his father underground, hewing coal in the local mine. It’s far from the dreams George had of continuing his education, and it’s also a dangerous way to earn a living that has already claimed the life of his dad’s older brother.Not long after he starts work, a summer storm leads to flooding in the mine. Trapped down in the dark, George spots a shadowy figure that seems to be telling George to follow him.Can a ghost from the past lead him back to safety, or will George meet the same fate as his long-lost uncle? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Trapped within the oppresive warrens of the city’s chimneys, young sweeper Tom longs for fresh air and freedom in this atmospheric and ghostly Victorian tale from Lucy Strange. Young chimney sweep Tom has started seeing strange, supernatural things – fairies in the flowers by the river, a soot monster crouching in the darkness of a chimney, and then the mysterious river spirit Elle. Elle joins Tom and the other children apprenticed to cruel master sweep Mister Crow. Together, they shimmy up the town's narrow, filthy chimneys. But Tom has an ominous feeling in his bones, and when he faces his most dangerous job of all, the reason for Elle's magical appearance becomes clear … Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

The critically-acclaimed first novel from historicalfiction star Lucy Strange - a perfect gift for readers aged 9 andup. CHOSEN AS ONE OF AMAZON.COM'S BEST MIDDLE-GRADE BOOKSOF 2017CHOSEN IN THE TELEGRAPH'S TOP 10 BOOKS OF 2016'Perfect in so many ways.' EMMA CARROLL'Tender, funny, devastating and just about word perfect.'NATASHA FARRANT, winner of the Costa Book Award'Outstanding' THE BOOKSELLER1919. Mama is ill. Father has taken a job abroad. Nanny Jane istoo busy to pay any attention to Henrietta and the things she sees– or thinks she sees – in the shadows of their newhome, Hope House.All alone, with only stories for company, Henry discovers thatHope House is full of strange secrets: a forgotten attic, ghostlyfigures, mysterious firelight that flickers in the trees beyondthe garden.One night she ventures into the darkness of Nightingale Wood.What she finds there will change her whole world ... A beautifully told debut with a classic feel, incorporatingthemes of family, loss and childhood loneliness. Ideal for fans of Emma Carroll and Hilary McKay.A perfect gift for readers aged 9 and up.

From the bestselling author of THE SECRET OF NIGHTINGALEWOOD comes an exciting WW2 mystery entwined with magic and myth,shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. 'A beautiful story.' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE,author of The Girl of Ink & Stars'[A] mesmerising second novel' THE TELEGRAPH'A poignant and uplifting tale packed with adventure, atmosphereand intriguing characters.' MAIL ON SUNDAYEngland is at war.Growing up in a lighthouse, Pet's world has been one of storms,secret tunnels and stories about sea monsters. But now the clifftopsare a terrifying battleground, and her family is torn apart.This is the story of a girl who is small, afraid and unnoticed.A girl who freezes with fear at the enemy planes ripping throughthe skies overhead. A girl who is somehow destined to become partof the strange, ancient legend of the Daughters of Stone ... The highly-anticipated second novel by Lucy Strange,author of the bestselling The Secret of Nightingale Woodand The Ghost of Gosswater. A haunting wartime tale about a girl who lives in a lighthouse,woven through with an unforgettable legend.Winner of the Historical Association Young Quills Award2021 and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize2020.

What ghostly secrets lie hidden within the walls of GosswaterHall? A thrillingly Gothic tale fromthe Waterstones Book Prize-shortlisted author of Sisters ofthe Lost Marsh. 'Storytelling at its very best' Kiran MillwoodHargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARS'Family secrets, a ghost girl and a forbidding manor housethat goes up in smoke ... You can't help rooting for Agatha in thisspooky, addictive tale' THE TIMES'Eerie, shimmering, unputdownable' HILARY MCKAY,winner of the Costa Book AwardThe Lake District, 1899The Earl is dead and cruel Cousin Clarence has inherited everything.Twelve-year-old Lady Agatha Asquith is cast out of Gosswater Hallto live in a tiny, tumbledown cottage with a stranger who claimsto be her father.Aggie is determined to discover her real identity, but she isnot alone on her quest for the truth.On the last day of the year, when the clock strikes midnight,a mysterious girl of light creeps through the crack in time; shewill not rest until the dark, terrible secrets of the past have beenrevealed ... The third novel by acclaimed bestselling author LucyStrange, author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood and OurCastle by the SeaA thrilling gothic adventure for young readers aged 9and upFor fans of Emma Carroll and Frances Hardinge Follows strong-willed heroine Agatha Gosswater as sheuntangles the dark mystery of her own past, with the backdrop ofthe eerie Gosswater Lake

From Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Lucy Strange comesan eerie and spooky Gothic tale, perfect for fans of Emma Carrolland Frances Hardinge ...'There's no better author wandering the moors nowadays thanStrange.' LEMONY SNICKET, author of A SERIESOF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS'My book of the year. This is storytelling so secure and shiningthat you can almost feel the glow.' HILARY MCKAY,Costa Book Award-winning author of THE SKYLARK'S WAR'I absolutely love this book ... Lucy Strange is a wonderful,accomplished writer whose books stay with you long after youhave finished reading.' NATASHA FARRANT, Costa BookAward-winning author of VOYAGE OF THE SPARROWHAWK'One of my favourite children's books of all time.' MICHELLEHARRISON, author of A PINCH OF MAGICLife is hard for Willa, Grace and Freya, and their three youngersisters. Six motherless girls working a farm, living in fear oftheir cruel father and the superstition that obsesses him –The Curse of Six Daughters. With the arrival of themysterious Full Moon Fayre, there's a chance for the eldest girlsto steal a moment's fun, but the day the fayre moves on, Gracevanishes. Willa goes after her, following a trail thatleads into the dangerous Lost Marsh, where it is said a will-o'-the-wisplures lost souls into the dark waters of the mire. IfWilla is to survive and reunite her family, she will need to unravelthe secrets her father has kept hidden, and face her own deepestfears ... An enchanting story from Lucy Strange, author of TheSecret of Nightingale Wood, The Ghost of Gosswaterand the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Our Castle by the SeaPerfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Frances Hardinge andSophie AndersonHaunting, dreamy magical realism combined with a thrillingmystery   MORE PRAISE FOR SISTERS OF THE LOST MARSH: 'The makings of a middle-grade Gothic classic' THESUNDAY TIMES'Spellbinding and utterly atmospheric' THEI'Not only is the writing beautiful, but the book is a workof art' IRISH EXAMINER'Beautifully written, mysterious and atmospheric ... perfectautumn reading' KATHERINE WOODFINE

A twisty-turny shadowy mystery from highly-acclaimedand Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author Lucy Strange. Abandoned at a boarding school on a bleak and remote Scottishisland, Faye discovers that she and the other pupils have been sentthere for doing something wicked. But what is it that Faye hasdone?She might be bold enough to explore the prison-like island buthas she the courage to face a secret deep within herself?A stunning new tale from the Queen of Gothic, Lucy Strange- author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood, Sistersof the Lost Marsh, The Ghost of Gosswater and the WaterstonesPrize-shortlisted Our Castle by the Sea A masterful blend of thrilling Gothic mystery, a touchof magical realism and stunning writing, all wrapped up in a twisty-turnyplotPerfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Emma CarrollLonglisted for The Highland Book Prize 2024 PRAISE FOR THE ISLAND AT THE EDGE OF NIGHT:'Dazzling, endearing, unputdownable, green-magical. A gorgeousbook.' HILARY MCKAY'Lucy Strange is a master of dreadful delight. Her tales willchill your spine and haunt your mind, long after you have closedthe final page.' JACK MEGGITT-PHILLIPS'Absolutely superb! Unputdownable. From its gripping dramato its breathtaking beauty, I loved every word.' ELOISEWILLIAMS 'A gripping tale, as gritty and gothic as it is otherworldlyand luminous. Nobody does it like Strange.' NICHOLASBOWLING

A stunning clean teen YA romance set in wartime Englandfrom award-winning author Lucy Strange, perfect for readers aged12-18. WATERSTONES SEPTEMBER 2026 YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE MONTH 'An utterly luminous book, which stayed with me long afterthe final pages' NATASHA FARRANT'An achingly beautiful coming of age story, with a stunningromance I feared might break my heart at any page' ALWYNHAMILTON'Brilliantly plotted, sensitive characterisation and beautiful,glorious landscape ... people are rightly comparingit to I Capture The Castle' EMMACARROLL'Enchanting, atmospheric, poignant' THEGUARDIAN Heartbroken after the death of her fighter pilot fiancé, Julietis sent to stay with her sister at Samphire House. But when shediscovers the body of a local girl washed up on the beach, pastmysteries come flooding back.Under the darkening skies of wartime England, Juliet is throwntogether with a handsome stranger.Can she find the courage to confront her deepest fears, put righta terrible injustice, and - even as the world burns around her- risk falling in love once more? Gorgeously romantic clean teen fiction from bestsellingauthor Lucy Strange, author of Sisters of the Lost Marsh,The Ghost of Gosswater and Waterstones Prize-shortlistedOur Castle by the SeaPerfect for readers aged 12-18: wholesome and heartfeltage-appropriate YA romance without spiceAn unforgettable, sweeping WW2 romance with a thrillingmurder mystery threadRomance tropes include opposites attract, romantic betrayal,heartbreak to hope For fans of Laura Wood, Eva Ibbotson, Katherine Woodfine,Code Name Verity and classic coming-of-age novelssuch as I Capture the Castle Perfect for parents, grandparents and teachers seekingage-appropriate romance for teenagers 'A deeply atmospheric coming-of-age story with a touch ofthe gothic' OBSERVER'A wonderful book ... Fab characters, brilliant storytelling'JUDITH EAGLE'An absolutely gorgeous romance with a charmingly classicfeel - completely irresistible!' KATHERINE WOODFINE