In the final part of our series, Sarah Webb roots out some titles that will send tingles down the spine of our young readers
There’s plenty of reading material here that will chill you to the bone.
Many young readers love a spooky or thrilling read and they are in luck this season, there are lots of brilliant books to keep their eyes glued to the page, from retellings of the Frankenstein story to fast-paced tech thrillers.
by Jordan Lees (Puffin) Young Benjamiah Creek discovers a parallel world called Wreathenwold, a world set out like a vast labyrinth of streets, a world full of mysteries and dark secrets. Here he meets Elizabella, who is on a quest to find her brother. Can Benjamiah help her? An ode to books and bookshops, family and friendship, The Whisperwicks is that rare thing in fantasy: a book full of heart, with characters you grow to love. The thought, energy and work behind this novel make it truly shine and it has a page-turning quality that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Age 10+
