Deadly Deep (Dread Wood, Book 4)

(Paperback)

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The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spookyCrater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stines Goosebumps and Stranger Things!
Its summer term and time for a school trip with a difference! Year 8 are on a boat off the coast of France, learning about ocean life. But things are about to get WEIRD . . .

Who is the creepy man on board the ship And what IS the vast, shadowy creature seen lurking at the bottom of the ocean

When the ship is sunk Club Loser realise that they are the only ones who can save the day, and their classmates. Can they outwit and defeat a giant, deadly sea monster from the depths Its a fight for survival and if they fail, Club Loser will find themselves in a watery grave . . .

Reviews

Praise for the first Dread Wood book:

Deliciously scary and hilarious comedy-horror, perfectly pitched for eight-plus.
The Guardian

Brilliantly creepy fun for young horror fans, with an unexpectedly moving ending.The i, 30 of the best childrens books for Easter.

Jennifer Killicks talent for horror and humour is blended brilliantly here as the spiky dialogue, unstoppable pace and genuinely menacing atmosphere build to a tremendous climax Daily Mail

A heart-stopping thrill ride of a book.
M.G. Leonard, author of Adventures on Trains series

Sharp, scary and a whole lot of fun!
Christopher Edge, author of Escape Room

This is BRILLIANT! Creepy, pacy, smart, witty and just pure Jennifer genius.
Vashti Hardy, author of Brightstorm

This is Killicks best book yet; think The Breakfast Club meets Stranger Things, making great use of her talent for comic dialogue and her astute eye for just the right kind of scary for this age group.
Fiona Noble, Bookseller, Editors Choice

Jennifer Killick's latest masterpiece is chock full of brilliant friendships, banter, laughs & of course a TERRIFYING plot! It's a FANTASTIC read! Lorraine Gregory, author of Mold and the Poison Plot

Clever, brilliant writing, blending the creeps with Jennifer Killicks trademark wit and warmth!
Amy Wilson

Couldnt put it down. Absolutely brilliant!
Tell Tales Books

Author Bio

Jennifer Killick is the author of Crater Lake, the Alex Sparrow series, and middle-grade sci-fi adventure Mo, Lottie and the Junkers. She regularly visits schools and festivals, and her books have three times been selected for The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge. She lives in Uxbridge, in a house full of children, animals and Lego. When she isn't busy mothering or step-mothering (which isn't often) she loves to read, write and run, as fast as she can.