Author:Pete Johnson
Two terrifying tales from the award-winning Pete Johnson
The Ghost Dog
Daniel's story about a bloodthirsty dog goes down well at a spooky party. But then somehow his imagination comes to life and the howling monster begins to haunt his dreams!
Winner of the Young Telegraph/Fully Booked Award
The Creeper
Lucy finds an old tape of the spine-chilling story of the Creeper - a horrific creature looking for revenge. Lucy knows she has just done something terrible - will the Creeper track her down?
Winner of the Stockton Children's Book Award
A very spooky story . . . A compulsive read. Not for the faint-hearted
—— School Library AssociationPete Johnson brings us a story that is scary and spooky, with a ghostly apparition seeking horrible revenge. Readers will love it
—— The BooksellerA haunting and captivating read which will keep you hooked to the end
—— Young Book TrustFans of Joseph Delaney's fantastic Wardstone Chronicles will need no urging to buy the latest instalment... Gripping, moving and terrifying for anyone of 10+.
—— Amanda Craig , The TimesMany questions are answered in The Spook's Sacrifice, and some of them are BIG revelations. Expect to be in for a big surprise! The series is left beautifully poised as the tale concludes and the seventh instalment will be as eagerly awaited as ever.
—— Fantasy Book ReviewThere are a couple of moments in the story which took me completely by surprise - real, strong plot twists...I whole-heartedly recommend it.
—— Nayu's Reading CornerBeautifully crafted, genuinely creepy and ludicrously enjoyable, it hooked me: I have since rushed through the entire series so far.
—— Time OutIt's a really enjoyable and exhilarating read...Five out of five stars.
—— Time OutThe strength of each of Wardstone novels is the standalone quality that Delaney achieves.
—— Books for KeepsJoseph Delaney's darkest adventure for Tom and his exorcist master the Spook is his best yet in Spook's Sacrifice.
—— Amanda Craig , The TimesThis novel is a chilling ghost story, a gripping adventure, and a heartwarming look at the often-painful pull of adulthood.
—— School Library Journal