Review: Hidden Treasure by Jessie Burton

Hidden Treasure is a stunning, historical mystery adventure set in London during the Great War, a story of loss, of family and friendship and the healing power of memories.

Searching for items to sell on the banks of the River Thames, young mudlark Bo hears the call of the river and finds a precious treasure which, when held, shows her a vision of the past. Bo is not the only one the river has spoken to on that day and she soon meets Billy, an orphan who the river has sent to meet her. Could these two children’s destinies be linked by the treasures the river has given to them?

When Bo’s older brother goes off to to war, she knows that selling the precious object would help her family but Bo cannot part with it and keeps its discovery a secret from her family. Only Billy and her best friend are aware of what Bo has found so she is shocked and frightened to be confronted by a man who demands that she return his treasure to him.

And so begins the most gripping mystery as Bo and Billy learn more about the magical power of the object, as they discover its other half and the ballad that tells a story of a past tragedy. But there are others intent on getting the treasure no matter the cost. Can Bo and Billy reveal the secrets of the river treasure and have one of the most precious things they have ever lost returned to them? Can they learn the real meaning of the treasure before others take it from them for their own gain?

I absolutely loved this intriguing, heartfelt mystery and loved the twists and turns, the unexpected revelations, the increasing danger and the discovery of the secrets of the river’s treasure which has waited many years to give up its poignant truths to the river girl. This is also a story of loss and grief and the importance of memories in keeping loved ones with us. I loved the lyrical, at times ethereal, quality of the writing which made this such an evocative, touching story.

Bo and Billy are incredibly sympathetic young children who have both lost parents. The river brings them together to help them find what they have both lost. The strong bond of friendship and trust that develops between them is gorgeous and I loved how they are there for each other when they both most need a friend.

This is an enthralling historical adventure flowing with magic, intrigue and friendship, perfect for readers of 9+.

Review: Shadowhall Academy: Ghost Story Society

Written by Phil Hickes
Cover illustration by Keith Robinson
Published by Usborne

Shadowhall Academy: Ghost Story Society is the second spooky adventure in the Shadowhall Academy series which opened with The Whispering Walls. This is such a welcome return to Shadowhall Academy where the ever-curious and determined Lilian finds herself immersed in another spine-tingling mystery … a creepy, chilling adventure that kept me utterly gripped from start to finish.

It’s midwinter and the start of a new term at Shadowhall Academy. Lilian and her friends, Serena, Marion and Angela are sneaking out of their room to attend a secret meeting in the library: the inaugural meeting of the Shadowhall Ghost Story Society. But what should have been deliciously, spooky fun turns into something much more menacing when an uninvited guest tells a truly terrifying tale … a dark tale from the academy’s past involving the manifestation of secrets entrusted to a sinister book.

Where there’s a mystery waiting to be solved, there’s Lilian determined to unravel it. Following a trail of clues soon leads Lilian and her friends to the drama room and the discovery of an ancient book: could this be the book which captures secrets in its whispering pages? What better way to prove if this is the book of secrets than to give it one? Despite her unease, Lily is determined to uncover the truth so she writes a secret and places it in the book …

And so begins a truly spine-tingling mystery as Lilian and her friends battle against an adversary intent on bringing their deepest secrets and nightmares to life. Could Lilian have unwittingly put her friends lives in danger? Can she find a way to outsmart an adversary that holds the knowledge of secrets and is prepared to use them against Lilian and her friends?

I absolutely loved the blend of eighties boarding school life with a chilling, creepy mystery which felt deliciously unsettling. This is an absolute page-turner that had me on the edge of my seat and gasping at some of the twists, cliffhangers and revelations as the danger intensified. There are some genuinely scary and jumpy moments, especially when secrets revealed relate to your own fears. I was absolutely gripped by the piecing together of the clues from the past to discover whether the book of secrets held real power. I loved the feeling of time running out as danger moved inexorably closer, wondering if the friends would be able to extricate themselves before it is too late … genuinely heart-pounding moments!

A firm friendship has developed between Lilian, Serena, Marian and Angela but will it be able to withstand Lilian’s determination to solve the mystery despite the increasing danger? Will they continue to support each other when their friendship is put to the test?

A superbly sinister mystery guaranteed to bring frissons of fear to those brave enough to open the pages and discover its secrets … perfect for readers of 9+.

Thank you to Jessica Feichtlbauer and Usborne for sending me a copy of Shadowhall Academy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Review: Libby and the Egyptian Escapade

Written by Jo Clarke
Illustrated by Becka Moor
Published by Firefly Press

Libby and the Egyptian Escapade is the final adventure in the truly wonderful Travelling School Mysteries series. And what a perfect ending to this fantastic series: an exhilarating, action-packed and intriguing mystery in a wonderfully vivid setting that kept me completely enthralled.

Libby and her best friend Connie arrive in Cairo, ready to participate in another term of learning and exploration with her aunt, Miss Mousedale’s, Travelling School. Meeting up with twins, Sebastian and Noah, and new student Anastasia, it is not long before they are visiting a museum to see some of its ancient treasures, including Tutankhamun’s death mask. And, as in all good school excursions, it ends with a visit to the gift shop where Noah buys a replica canopic jar. But, just as they are about to leave, an alarm sounds and Noah bumps in to a rather rude stranger …

When the children discover that an ancient artefact has been stolen from the museum, they wonder if a mummy’s curse has been reawakened, a curse that brings great danger to those who have the treasure. But the children are not thieves, so why does it feel that danger is following them …

And so begins another intriguing, action-packed mystery as Libby and her friends find themselves in perilous situations as they visit the pyramids of Giza, take a night train to Luxor and even join a cruise on the Nile. Could the children have unleashed a mummy’s curse, or could there be a more logical explanation for the bad luck that seems to be following them on their Egyptian travels?

I absolutely loved following these determined sleuths as they work to unravel another conundrum. I adored the twists and turns, the sense of peril and the uncertainty as to what/who the culprit could be. This is another really clever mystery that kept me turning pages as I was as eager as Libby discover the truth.

I have really enjoyed following Libby and her friends on their adventures with the Travelling School. They have formed such a close bond which feels really authentic and have made a brilliant sleuthing team, always looking out for each other. Despite Libby being distracted by her mum’s search for her dad, she is still determined to get to the bottom of a mystery that puts her and her friends in danger.

The full-and-partial-page illustrations are wonderfully expressive and really capture the perils faced by the friends, and the stunning Egyptian locations they visit, as well as the closeness of the bonds between those who attend the Travelling School.

A fantastic finale to a brilliant adventure series: action-packed, exciting and fun – and perfect for young readers of 8+.

Thank you to Firefly Press for sending me a copy of Libby and the Egyptian Escapade in exchange for my honest opinion.

Review: The Haunting of Fortune Farm by Sophie Kirtley

Written by Sophie Kirtley
Cover Illustration by Ben Mantle
Published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books

The Haunting of Fortune Farm is an eerie, evocative and poignant ghost tale of family secrets, remembrance and healing that completely entranced me as I was swept into the isolated Irish setting, enraptured by voices of the past and present connecting through memories …

Twelve-year-old Edie and her little brother Pip are spending their half-term with their grandmother, Lolly, on her isolated farm, Fortune Farm, high up in the rugged landscape of the Irish mountains, on the shores of Lough Ivarr.  Whilst Edie used to enjoy visiting Lolly with her family, she hasn’t seen her in years – not since her father died – and she doesn’t want to be reminded of her Dad, and the farm he grew up on, as the memories are just too painful so she keeps them buried deep inside.

When Edie finds hidden items from the past – a piece of metal, her dad’s diary and a newspaper cutting – she finds herself thrown into an adventure to discover long-lost Viking treasure and to uncover family secrets …

Oh my goodness!  I was completely gripped by this incredible adventure which sent shivers down my spine as I could really feel the sense of foreboding, the eerie atmosphere and the threat of imminent danger.  This astounding adventure is shrouded in an intriguing air of mystery and otherworldliness.  Whispers in the wind, unexpected friendships, a trail of clues and an ancient weapon leads to terrifying danger, breathtaking revelations and the release of buried memories.  There is so much that happens in this haunting mystery that left me stunned, at times tearful, and always on the edge of my seat … but I don’t want to say anything else for fear of spoilers.  Suffice to say that this is an unmissable, exceptional and emotional story that I absolutely couldn’t put down.

As always with Sophie’s books, I love the Northern Irish setting which always brings me back home.  I’ve camped both in the Mourne and Sperrin Mountains and walked in many of Northern Ireland’s beautiful forests, including Lough Navar and Glenariff, so know well the wild beauty, isolation and majesty of the Irish landscape but also the sense of history and connection to the past that they engender as well as the sense of otherworldliness from standing still and appreciating these magical places.  I think an isolated farm cottage nestled in a valley surrounded by high mountains is the perfect setting for a ghost story where the past haunts the present and family secrets are revealed.

Edie is an incredibly sympathetic young girl who I absolutely adored.  She is grieving the loss of her father and burying her memories of him deep inside as they are too painful to bring to the surface.  When faced with a mystery, she is determined to solve it, even when this means following her own path and breaking rules.  She shows great courage when facing her fears and standing up to a terrifying presence as well as in finding the inner strength to connect with her memories, even when they are painful. 

A moving, mesmerising adventure where the past haunts the present, where memories swirl and whisper and where a family comes together to remember and heal.

Thank you to Bloomsbury Children’s Books for sending me a copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Review: Lockett & Wilde’s Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries: The Ghosts of the Manor

Written by Lucy Strange
Illustrated by Pam Smy
Published by Walker Books

Lockett & Wilde’s Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries:  The Ghosts of the Manor is the start of a wonderfully warm-hearted, spooky, funny mystery series that I absolutely adored.    

Matilda Lockett plays the ghost of Poor Dead Edna in her Aunt Evelyn’s supernatural stage show ably assisted by her rather theatrical Uncle Barnabus.  When Signora Valentina (Aunt Evelyn) is visited by Lady Beauchamp after the stage séance, she offers her a large sum of money to rid her home, Beauchamp Manor, of an unwelcome ghost guest.

Unable to resist this offer, the family soon find themselves settling in to the Manor where Matilda makes a startling discovery … she can see spirits!  It is not long before she meets ghost boy Edgar Wilde and together they decide to become a super sleuthing team to solve the mystery of the haunted house …

And so begins a wonderfully exciting and light-hearted spooky mystery as the detecting duo team up solve a twisty mystery.  Could there be a criminal in their midst?  Can they find a way to rid the Manor of its unwanted guest? 

I loved the blend of an atmospheric gothic setting with the fantastic humour brought by both events and characters, especially Colin, the talking parakeet, who shares rude rhymes – and may, or may not be, sensitive to the presence of spirits!  I think this is a brilliant way to introduce gothic stories to younger readers.

I absolutely adored both Matilda and Edgar who form a wonderful bond of friendship as they connect over their enjoyment of sleuthing.  Matilda is curious and courageous and proves to be just the anchor that Edgar needs – and Edgar is just the friend that Matilda is seeking.  I really liked the warm, loving relationship between Matilda and her Aunt and Uncle and loved that, despite some misunderstandings, it is clear that this is a genuinely close bond. 

The many full-and-partial-page illustrations that accompany the story are stunning and form an integral part of the story including the use of speech within some of illustrated pages.  I loved the blue within the black, white and grey palette – and readers may well make a connection with the use of blue as they read!  The character illustrations are wonderfully expressive and embody the 1930s setting perfectly. 

Who needs trick or treating at Halloween?  Why not share this gorgeous book instead – it really is a treat with its hardback, foiled cover and stunning illustrations.  And, like all good mysteries, there’s some trickery to be found within its pages. 

Thank you to Walker Books for sending me a copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Review: The Beanstalk Murder by P.G. Bell

Written by P.G. Bell
Illustrated by George Ermos
Published by Usborne

The Beanstalk Murder is a terrifically twisty murder mystery that kept me utterly spellbound as I followed Anwen and Cerys to the Sky Kingdom to solve a gigantic whodunnit …

Apprentice meadow-witch Anwen Sedge is attending the weekly market in Old Stump trying to avoid trainee sorceress Cerys Powell who she blames for sabotaging her entrance exam to attend the Academy of High Magic.  Cerys is not at all impressed with the way Anwen is exacting revenge which leads to an argument between the two. However, something much worse than pigeon poop falling from the sky is about to change their lives …

A giant falls from the sky, flattening the village of Old Stump.  When Anwen and her Grandma Eira examine the body, Anwen makes a discovery:  the giant has been murdered and dumped in their village!  Despite no contact between giants and humans since the signing of a treaty at the end of the Great Beanstalk War, Eira is determined to seek justice and let the giants know what has happened to one of their own.  Luckily, she just so happens to have an illegal magic bean which she plants to grow to the Sky Kingdom so that she can send a message to the giants.  Unfortunately, her plan doesn’t quite go as she had intended and Anwen and Cerys find themselves at the top of the beanstalk and facing the giants whose King is missing …

And so begins an incredibly exciting, action-packed mystery as Anwen and Cerys discover that a royal murder has been committed, but who could be the culprit and what possible motive could they have?  Anwen is determined to use her witchy-skills and her now-diminutive size to her advantage to solve the colossal case and drags Cerys into her investigations whether she likes it or not.  But can these two daring young sleuths keep themselves safe whilst all around them there is giant danger for the tiny duo?  I absolutely loved the twists and turns, the secret revelations, following the trail of clues and red herrings … and loved that I didn’t have a clue who the culprit was, but enjoyed guessing – and being proved wrong! 

This is an ingenious twist on a fairytale and murder mystery and I can see so much scope both for another adventure in this world and for other fairytale murder mysteries to join this one.  The world-building is fantastic!  I loved wandering around the Sky Kingdom Palace, meeting some of its wonderfully helpful animal characters and would love to spend some time in Fortune Hall. I loved both the Folk Magic linked to an appreciation of nature that Anwen uses and the High Magic that Cerys excels at from projection to glamour.

I loved seeing how Anwen and Cerys begin to work together as a team and slowly build friendship despite a fractious relationship.  Cerys is incredibly driven to attend the Academy of High Magic and is proud of what she has achieved so much so that she can appear boastful and derogatory about Anwen’s Folk Magic skills.  Anwen is an astute, keenly observant and curious young girl who gives as good as she gets.  I loved that both girls come to accept and respect both their own, and each other’s, magical abilities which leads to a much closer friendship.

A wonderfully warm-hearted, magical whodunnit that reaches giant-sized heights of delight, perfect for readers of 9+.

Thank you to Usborne Publishing for sending me a copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Review: The Houdini Inheritance by Emma Carroll

Written by Emma Carroll
Cover Illustration by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini
Published by Faber & Faber

The Houdini Inheritance is a spectacular showstopper from the Queen of Historical Fiction:  a gripping historical mystery where a transatlantic voyage takes two young friends to Coney Island’s amusement parks to protect the secrets of the world’s greatest escapologist … and discover some of their own.

It’s summer 1926 and 12-year-old Glory and her best friend, Dennis are watching a master of escapology, none other than the great Harry Houdini, as he performs a death-defying stunt.  As he jumps off Sidford-by-the-Sea’s pier locked in chains, he holds the crowd entranced …

When Glory and Dennis learn that Houdini is putting on an extra show at their local theatre, they are determined to see him perform again.  After returning a missing dog to its grateful owner, they are made special guests at the show.  As soon as an opportunity arises during the performance, Glory offers Houdini her Grandfather’s Boer War handcuffs to escape from:  a decision that is the catalyst for an incredible adventure as Houdini entrusts her with his priceless trunk containing all his secrets.

And so begins the most wonderfully thrilling, action-packed mystery as Glory and her older sister Effie, with Dennis and his Granny Vic, find themselves on a transatlantic journey to Coney Island, New York to return the trunk to its rightful owner.  Can they keep the trunk safe, or will its secrets fall into the hands of a merciless adversary who will stop at nothing to take what is kept within?

This is a real rollercoaster of intrigue with suspects to be investigated, suspicions to be confirmed, secrets to be unravelled not to mention threats, danger and death-defying acts.  Absolutely superb and utterly unputdownable!

I loved the 1920s setting, in both England and America, which are richly described and really immersed me in the adventure.  This is a story that juxtaposes the excitement of theatrical shows and stunts and the glamour of transatlantic crossings with the prejudice shown towards others, with bitter rivalry, and with the hurt and emptiness felt by loss.

Glory and Dennis are wonderfully likeable protagonists who have a strong and loyal bond of friendship; they work brilliantly as a team who trust and support each other.  Glory is a curious, impetuous and fearless young girl who wants nothing more than a dog in her life.  Dennis is more gregarious and is drawn to anything theatrical, whether that be magical shows or attending a séance.  Both children show determination and courage when faced with difficult decisions and dangerous situations.   I really liked that Glory and Dennis also had support from their family and thought that both Effie and Granny Vic were brilliant – and such strong characters.

As I read, I really appreciated the title of this book as the theme of ‘inheritance’ is threaded throughout.  I enjoyed seeing how it related to each family and how it affected and shaped them, but also how it leads to a realisation of the importance of living your own life, of having your own dreams.  The ending was incredibly heart-warming – and just perfect!

Escape into an exhilarating rollercoaster of an adventure, guaranteed to get your heart pounding and your mind racing as you discover the secrets hidden in this mesmerising mystery.  Perfect for readers of 9+.

Thank you to Bethany Carter and Faber Children’s Books for providing me with a proof copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Review: The Secret Society of Very Important Post

Written by  Alexandra Page
Illustrated by Penny Neville-Lee
Published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books

I absolutely adored WishYouWas:  The Tiny Guardian of Lost Letters (you can read my review here) so I was very excited to learn that there was another WishYouWas Mystery:  The Secret Society of Very Important Post

Penny Black and her mum are moving away from London to live in Scotland so that they can spend more time together.  This should make Penny happy, but she is feeling sad about leaving her best friend, Wishyouwas – and she doesn’t know how to break the news that she is leaving to him.  

Just as she is about to leave her flat, Wishyouwas plops into her fireplace with the news that he’s been summoned to a meeting with the Royal Postmistress, none other than Queen Elizabeth herself.  And he wants Penny to attend with him.

When they arrive at the Palace, they are taken to meet the Queen’s Royal Secretary who reveals that the King’s letter to the new Queen – the Monarch’s Seal – has been stolen.  Without this, the coronation, which is due to take part the following day, is in danger of not taking place.  The Sorters are given the task of finding the stolen letter and delivering it to its rightful recipient, the Queen, before her coronation.  But can they solve the mystery of the missing letter, and deliver it to its rightful recipient before time runs out?

And so begins a wonderfully action-packed adventure, brimming with excitement, risk and peril, as Wishyouwas and Penny work together, alongside both old and new Sorter friends, following a series of clues to unravel the mystery, and discover the whereabouts of the missing letter.  Their investigations lead them to suspect that there is a villainous traitor in their midst who will stop at nothing to ensure the Sorters cannot complete their mission.  I loved the unexpected twists and turns, the unveiling of clever clues leading to historical sites around London and the never-being-quite-sure where the letter was which kept me completely captivated and eagerly turning pages. I also loved that mystery was set in 1953 and gives an insight into the Queen’s Coronation which I think is something young readers will really engage with.

Penny and Wishyouwas have the most gorgeous, warm-hearted, trusting friendship.  I can totally understand how hard it must have been for Penny to tell him that she was leaving.  They are daring, courageous and determined, and are not afraid to take risks and break rules, all of which make them a perfect sleuthing team.

The full-and-partial page illustrations are absolutely stunning and really capture both the heart-warming bond between Penny and the adorable WishyouWas and the sense of mystery and peril.

This is a spellbinding, heart-warming mystery with a timeless quality that will make it a story which young children of 8+ will return to again and again. 

Thank you to Bloomsbury Children’s Books for sending me a copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Review: The Island at the Edge of Night by Lucy Strange

Written by Lucy Strange
Cover Illustration by Katie Hickey
Published by Chicken House

The Island at the Edge of Night is a dark, suspenseful, gothic mystery that completely captured me as I was swept into an absorbing adventure on a remote Scottish island where danger lies and secrets unfold.

Something happens to 12-year-old Faye Fitzgerald one fateful, stormy night, a night in which she creeps towards an ancient yew tree guarding a graveyard, a night in which she hears a scream … but Faye’s memories of that night are buried deep within her. 

The events of that night are the reason that Faye finds herself on a ferry boat to a newly opened boarding school on a bleak, isolated Scottish island, a place where wicked children are sent to be reformed.  What wickedness could Faye have perpetrated to lead to her being sent away from her family? 

The school on Auk Island is run by Dr Lighter and his wife, Nurse Violet, who run it more like a prison, keeping the children locked in their rooms at night for their own safety and ensuring that they work hard for their board.

The island is a desolate place, with no trees, so Faye feels she must be mistaken when she hears an owl.  Having been surrounded by nature when she lived in the Forest House with her botanist father, Faye yearns to have the freedom to roam the island and feels drawn to its towering mountain, the Knife.  Instead, she is kept indoors, locked in her room and is supervised on outings to exercise. 

Until one night Faye finds her room has been left open by someone who needs her help, someone who the children have been told has died on the island … and he has access to secret passages and keys to locked doors.

And so begins the most gripping mystery as Faye finds herself embroiled in uncovering family secrets, in discovering a seam of dark treachery within the school and in keeping the children on the island safe.  This is an incredibly atmospheric, intricate read where there is a genuine sense of endangerment and threat that kept me on a knife-edge as I learned truths alongside Faye and was left stunned by the unexpected twists and turns.

Faye is an incredibly sympathetic young girl who had been brought up by a loving father until his experiences in the First World War and his own disappointments lead to him turning away from his home to move in with, and rely, on his sister.  Faye feels a visceral affinity to nature and is determined to connect with the natural environment, and the freedom and release it brings her, when she is taken to Auk Island.  I loved the otherworldliness of this deep connection which felt raw, wild and life-affirming for Faye.  I really admired Faye’s fearlessness, resilience and determination in fighting to help others on the island, in uncovering the island’s sinister secrets whilst, at the same time, trying to find the courage to face the secrets she keeps deep within herself.

A masterfully written, breath-taking and gripping mystery rooted in family, friendship and the healing power of nature that richly deserves to become a classic of gothic literature.   

Thank you to Lorraine Keating and Chicken House books for a copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Blog Tour: The Tower Ghost by Natasha Mac a’Bháird

Written by Natasha Mac a’Bháird
Cover Illustration by Lauren O’Neill
Published by The O’Brien Press

The Tower Ghost is a brilliantly spooky, gripping mystery set in a 1960s Irish Boarding School where danger lurks, friendships grow and truths unfold … perfect for readers of 9+ who are sure to be enthralled by this intriguing story.

Twelve-year-old Clare O’Neill’s dream of attending Sycamore Hill Boarding School has come true after being awarded a scholarship there.  Whilst trying on her new uniform, she meets Rose Carlisle who is two things she is not:  confident and well-off.  When she arrives at Sycamore Hill, Clare again meets Rose and both girls are excited to be sharing a dorm.

That evening, Clare is awoken by the sound of someone sobbing.  Thinking it is new girl, Molly, she goes to sympathise with her as she is also feeling homesick, but discovers that Molly is asleep.  Could she have been imagining the sound, or is there a mystery to solve?

When Clare sees a girl looking out of the window of the out-of-bounds tower and hears tapping and crying from her dorm at night, she discovers that a girl has died there, in mysterious circumstances, years ago.  Could the school have its own ghost who is haunting the tower?

The friends are determined to find out who the girl in the tower is and so begin their own investigation, but could they be drawing the attention of a killer with their actions?

I absolutely loved this spine-tingling, atmospheric mystery which had me on the edge-of-my-seat as I followed its unravelling by three daring and determined young sleuths. I loved the twists and turns, the secrets and revelations, and was never sure of the culprit. I could really feel the growing sense of danger as the girls move ever closer to revealing the truth, delving into the past and revealing truths that others would prefer to remain hidden.

The setting of an isolated boarding school, complete with towers and a graveyard, on a clifftop overlooking the ocean, with an out-of-bounds forest at the edge of the school grounds, is the perfect setting for an intriguing, intricate mystery.  It provides a brilliant opportunity for sneaking around at night, entering forbidden places and the tension of being caught by those in authority. On a personal note, I loved that it was set in County Donegal as this was where I was born and raised.

I really enjoyed the friendship which develops between Clare, Rose and Molly which feels really genuine as they become wonderfully close and supportive of each other, opening up about their lives and feelings, and seeking to right a past wrong. They show great courage, resourcefulness and resilience as they seek the truth which sometimes leads them to taking risks and facing real danger.    

An absorbing, atmospheric boarding school mystery, and the start of what promises to be a fantastic new series.

Thank you to The O’Brien Press for inviting me to me part of the Blog Tour and for providing me with a copy of The Tower Ghost in exchange for my honest opinion.

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