How can the mysterious disappearance of Anne Flint in 1816 & the drowning of a young girl in a chalk stream so long ago possibly affect the life of schoolteacher Harry Flint some two centuries later? Having left his job & with a failed marriage behind him Harry begins to research his ancestors. The deeper he digs the more he realises that the past is closer than he had ever imagined. The Haunting is a story of love & betrayal intrigue & murder. Where people are not what they seem & the past is no more predictable than the future... ...

Adapted for the stage by Hugh Janes from the ghost stories of Charles Dickens this is a gripping thriller from the literary master of suspense. In an ancient crumbling mansion sheltering from the howling winds that tear across the surrounding desolate moorland two men stumble across a dark & terrifying secret that will change their lives forever... The Haunting" premiered at the Theatre Royal in Windsor in 2010 followed by an extensive UK tour through to 2012." ...

A dark fantasy set in a parallel London stalked by demons... London has survived war & plague only to face a new horror
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I will buy your castle declared Hiram C. Hopgood. But only if there are no ghosts! Alex Mac Buff cant afford to keep his beloved Castle Carra & an American millionaire has made him an offer he cant refuse. The castle is shipped all the way to Texas but its ghostly inhabitants including Krok the Viking warrior & a hell-hound called Cyril follow their home across the Atlantic. How can Alex stop them haunting Hiram & also save the millionaires daughter from an evil ransom plot? Funny gripping charming & completely irresistable
- Amanda Craig. Eva Ibbotson weaves a magic like no other
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This is a deliciously spooky Christmas tale by the 2001-2003 Childrens Laureate. Lots of children find it difficult to sleep on Christmas Eve usually because they are excited about the presents that Father Christmas is going to bring. But Pip Parker is not excited; shes scared. Every night for a week shes been lying awake watching the horrible skull shape gleaming from her bedroom wall. What is it? Why is it haunting her? When will it go away? ...

Jamie & Tom are night fishing & decide to visit their secret dinosaur world in the dark! As they emerge into the Triassic they hear the night-time sounds of the prehistoric jungle. Together with their dino friend Wanna they set up a camp & settle down to tell scary ghost stories but when some noisy Triassic frogs start up their mating call it makes the boys jump! & just as they get back to their stories a sharp-toothed Coelophysis runs past their lantern & they discover theyre surrounded.. . ...

During the nineteenth century Willington Mill near Wallsend gained an infamous reputation for being haunted. Bizarre noises apparitions & poltergeist activity dogged the premises & were experienced by dozens of credible witnesses. The case attracted the interest of the countrys leading psychical researchers of the time but the mystery was never solved
- until now. Using a wide variety of contemporary sources along with cutting-edge investigative techniques Michael J. Hallowell & Darren W. Ritson have pieced together the true story of Willington Mill. As well as detailing the fascinating phenomena that occurred in the building " The Haunting of Willington Mill" is at last able to offer an explanation for one of Englands most enigmatic & puzzling hauntings. In this book for the first time the full truth about what occurred at that sleepy Tyneside village has been laid bare for all to see". (Colin Wilson)."
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violet Willoughby doesnt believe in ghosts especially since her mother has worked as a fraudulent medium for a decade. violet has taken part in enough of her mothers tricks to feel more than a little jaded about anyhting supernatural. The ghosts however believe in violet & shes been seeing them everywhere. One ghost in particular needs violet to use her emerging gift to solve her murder.. .and prevent the ghosts twin sister from suffering the same fate. ...

Topsy & Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world & this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. It's Topsy & Tim's birthday & that means a party! Follow their adventures as they hang the decorations open their presents & share the fun with all their friends. A trusted & well-loved pair who can help guide parents & children through 'first experiences' Topsy & Tim" books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. " Topsy & Tim" remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. Re-launching in April 2008 with the bestselling titles " Learning to Swim" " The New Baby" " Start School" " Go on an Aeroplane" " Go Green" & " Have a Birthday Party" these wonderful books deserve a place on the bookshelves of the next generation." ...

Key Words with Peter & Jane" uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully & confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched & world renowned. " Book 2b" is all about the things Peter & Jane like & introduces 27 new words including you want look & jump. Once this book has been completed the child moves on to book "3b". " The Key Words with Peter & Jane" books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually & repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the look & say method of learning). Examples of key words are: the one two he. There are 12 levels each with 3 books: a b & c. " Series a": gradually introduces new words. " Series b": provides further practise of words featured in the a series. " Series c": links reading with writing & phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each a & b book are also reinforced in the c books." ...