There is one rule for the evening and that is that their stories must be a tale to freeze the blood. It is June 1816 at a villa on the shores of Lake Geneva and a group of friends are gathered together to tell ghost stories. Simply perfect for those who love stories with a Gothic feel, this is historical fiction at its best for young readers. 'A fast, exciting read.Summary: Wonderfully evocative of both time and place this is an eerie and enthralling read. 'If your middle grade kids (ages 8-12) haven't discovered Emma Carroll yet, then they're missing out.' Irish Times writes with the supreme, almost casual confidence of someone who knows she can keep her listeners in thrall.' The Telegraph 'Like Michael Morpurgo and Philip Pullman, Carroll. 'Five stars for Strange Star.' The Times, Children's Book of the Week 'A deliciously gothic thriller.' The Bookseller This breathtaking new book from Emma Carroll, the critically-acclaimed author of Frost Hollow Hall, The Girl Who Walked On Air, In Darkling Wood and The Snow Sister, is a deliciously creepy story inspired by the creation of Frankenstein, and is brought to life by a leading talent in children's literature. Someone else has followed her here too, she says.
She claims to be looking for her sister, supposedly snatched from England by a woman called Mary Shelley. Frantic pounding at the front door reveals a stranger, a girl covered in the most unusual scars.
Yet real life is about to take a chilling turn- more chilling than any tale.
Felix, their serving boy, can't wait to hear their creepy tales. On a stormy summer night, Lord Byron and his guests are gathered round the fire. 'A tale to freeze the blood,' was the only rule.
They were coming tonight to tell ghost stories. From the queen of historical fiction, a thrilling, deliciously creepy story that is sure to freeze your blood.
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