Count Karlstein

Oct 3, 2024 3:29 PM

Author:Philip Pullman

Count Karlstein

The very first children's novel by Philip Pullman, Count Karlstien is a deliciously terrifying, wickedly funny adventure, beautifully illustrated by Peter Bailey.

All Souls' Eve is a night when nobody in the village of Karlstein dares to leave their homes. For that is the night that Zamiel, the Demon Huntsman, prowls through the forests in search of his prey . . .

This year, however, the Huntsman doesn't need to go searching. He knows exactly where to find his human prey. Ten years ago, he made a deal with the Count of Karlstein - and now the Demon Huntsman has come to collect his prize . . .

Count Karlstien has offered up the lives of his two young nieces, Lucy and Charlotte. Lucky for the orphaned sisters, the Count's maid, Hildi, has heard his evil plan and is determined that they will not be this year's prey - not on her watch . . .

Reviews

A masterly storyteller

—— Independent

Packed full of scary creatures and chilling characters, I only wish this had been much, much longer. This is a must for all fantasy and adventure fans

—— Sam, 13, LoveReading4Kids

A thrilling fantasy novel full of monsters, action and intriguing characters - I highly recommend it!

—— Brodie, 12, LoveReading4Kids

This book was utterly unputdownable - I loved each and every second of time I spent reading it! I was torn between wanting to find out what happened and not wanting the book to end!

—— Rebekah, 15, LoveReading4Kids

A page turning story that kept you hanging on edge

—— Matilda, 11, LoveReading4Kids

I think that the Beast Awakens is a fabulous read because it lulls the reader into a never ending journey through the magical kingdom, the Shole, and the people involved

—— Nick, 12, LoveReading4Kids

Publication of a new Lockwood and Co. adventure must qualify as one of the literary events of the year. Jonathan Stroud not only writes like a dream, he creates some of the most inventive, most exciting storylines around.

—— Andrea Reece , LoveReading

I enjoyed it so much, I hope there will be yet another book soon to follow in this fabulously told series.

—— Amazed Earthling, with Guardian Children's Books

I love this series so much, the characters are funny . . . the ghosts are awesome.

—— An Awful Lot of Reading

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