The Terror of Hilltop House
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The Terror of Hilltop House by Dan Smith
A groundbreaking experiment at a new research farm quickly grows out of control in this modern take on Day of the Triffids from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. The fourth adventure in the Crooked Oak series."Once again the king of kids’ horror has created a masterpiece to scare the pants off you!" – Tami Wylie, Book Reviewer
"This tense adventure story, with its environmental twist, is the best (and most terrifying!) in the series yet" – NE Book Awards
"Gripping, fast-paced and scary … ideal for less confident readers who enjoy horror and science fiction." BookTrust, Book of the Day
"A welcome return to Crooked Oak where Pete, Krish and Nancy are once again on alert for yet another threat to the wellbeing of the town … by the end of the story you might well want to make a hasty visit to the nearest garden centre and check-out what power tools they have available." – The Letterpress Project
"Get ready to have your spine well and truly tingled in a terrifying Day of the Triffids-inspired thriller … Expect thrills, chills and spills… but best read in daylight hours!" – Book-marked
Dan Smith is the award-winning and bestselling author of books for both children and adults. His children’s titles, which include My Friend the Enemy and Boy X, have won him numerous accolades including the Coventry Inspiration Book Award, the Essex Book Award, and nominations for the Branford Boase Award and the Young Quills Award. Dan lives in Newcastle with his family.
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Chris King is an illustrator whose early career was influenced by comic art. Chris studied Media Production at the University of Northumbria, specialising in Animation and Character design. Best known for his innovative use of colour and line weight, Chris has been commissioned worldwide by leading publishers, media outlets and consumer brands such as Oxford University Press, Variety, Dorling Kindersley, The Guardian Guide and more.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781800901308 |
| ISBN 10 | 1800901305 |
| Title | The Terror of Hilltop House |
| Author | Dan Smith |
| Series | The Crooked Oak Mysteries |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2023-01-05 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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