The Haunting of Jessop Rise
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Andersen Press
Age 12+
Chillers Historical Fiction, Horror & Ghost Stories
Alone and penniless after his father is killed in a cotton mill accident, fourteen-year-old William faces the rest of his childhood in a brutal workhouse. Then his long-estranged uncle Seth sends for him, and William thinks his fortunes are changing.
But arriving at Uncle Seth's grand house in North Wales, Jessop Rise, William encounters a ghostly figure. It soon becomes clear that the place is haunted by more than just one ghost.
But who are the spectral creatures that prowl about the estate? What are they trying to tell William? And what is the dark secret that Uncle Seth has been keeping for so long? As William uncovers the clues, he finds himself caught up in a dark and terrifying mystery.
Creators
Danny Weston is an author for children and young adults. He lives with his wife in Edinburgh.
Reviews
An atmospheric and creepy Hallowe’en read… the engaging, warm writing draws you in and the fast-paced story races you to a satisfying conclusion.
Scotsman
A truly gripping tale
Lovereading4Kids
Welsh mythology combines with universal spooks in this atmospheric tale filled with mystery and danger
Khadijah, age 20, for lovereading4kids.co.uk
This is the perfect read for those who like mystery, eerie settings and a main character who has a good dose of curiosity.
Edel, for lovereading4kids.co.uk