The Dark Behind the Curtain by Gillian Cross

The Dark Behind the Curtain by Gillian Cross

'This play we're doing, it's not true, is it? I mean, there never was a Sweeney Todd who killed people?' Jackus never wanted to be in the school play, but he didn't have much choice. Now he sees that what's unfolding on-stage is more than just acting, more than just pretend. Strange things are happening. Terrifying things. Ghostly footprints. Unexplained whispering. The touch of a cold hand in the shadows . . . What has been woken by the play's dark words? Can Jackus stop it, or are the actors doomed to play out the tragedy to the bitter end?

Probably the best ghost story of my childhood. . when I think back to my favourite books ever, this is one of them. * Amazon reviewer *
compulsive reading * Junior Bookshelf *
a thoroughly nightmarish and at the same time utterly convincing ghost story * Times Educational Supplement *
a well-wrought plot . . . vividly-drawn characters, and a unity of setting, oppressively enclosed. * Times Literary Supplement *

Gillian Cross was born in 1945, and has written more than 40 books for children. In the past, she has worked in a primary school, as an assistant to a village baker, as a childminder, and as an assistant to a member of parliament. Gillian is a huge supporter of libraries, and for eight years was a member of the committee which advises government ministers about public libraries. She now lives in Dorset with her husband and family, and enjoys playing the piano, orienteering, and reading in her spare time.

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ISBN 13	9780192731630
ISBN 10	0192731637
Title	The Dark Behind the Curtain
Author	Gillian Cross
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	2010-07-01
Number of pages	160
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