Full of good jokes, very well illustrated in a cheerily informal style and seductively enjoyable to read

Irresistibly funny . . . Lightly yet cleverly written and illustrated, with sparkling black and white cartoons

Two scary but comical stories

Two hilarious school stories

Atmospheric, perceptive and brilliant

Brilliant...the quality of imagination at play here is something special

Joseph Delaney's The Wardstone Chronicles are a series of books that have maintained the very highest standard for nearly a decade. The Spook's Nightmare is another excellent addition to the series. Highly recommended.