Shivers: Mystery Stories

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

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Age range 7+

The ten spooky, creepy, funny and slightly gruesome tales in this series will enthral and excite young readers, introducing a new generation of children to the horror genre and the pleasures of reading. There are dire wolves, disappearing people and Loch Ness monsters, and each story is decorated with atmospheric, lino-cut-style illustrations. A book to be read round the campfire or under the blanket with a torch!

Author Bio

John Townsend worked as a teacher before becoming a full-time writer of children's books. He specializes in fun, exciting nonfiction books for reluctant readers, as well as fast-paced fiction and "fiction with facts" books.

Isobel Lundie studied illustration and animation at Kingston University. Her books include Alice Down the Rabbit Hole, Fairies Color By Numbers, Monsters Color By Numbers, and Mystery Pictures.