Horror

A story about empathy and difference, from the bestselling author of Tin, stunningly illustrated by Edward Bettison.

"An original exploration of what it means to be seen and accepted." — Kirkus The second installment of Brenna Thummler's bestselling Sheets trilogy now available in a brand-new deluxe hardcover collector's edition featuring never-before-seen content!Marjorie Glatt’s life hasn’t been the same ever since she discovered a ghost hiding in her family’s laundromat. Wendell, who died young and now must wander the earth with nothing more than a sheet for a body, soon became one of Marjorie’s only friends. But when Marjorie finally gets accepted by the popular kids at school, she worries that if they learn about her secret ghost friend, she’ll be labeled as a freak who sees dead people. With Marjorie’s insistence on keeping Wendell a secret from her new friends, he begins to feel even more invisible than he already is. Eliza Duncan feels invisible, too. She’s an avid photographer, and her zealous interest in finding and photographing ghosts gets her labeled as different by all the other kids in school. Constantly on the outside, Eliza begins to feel like a ghost herself. It’s not long before Marjorie must confront the price she pays to be accepted by the popular kids–Is it worth losing her friend Wendell? Is she partially to blame for the bullying Eliza endures? Following the events of Sheets, Brenna Thummler’s Delicates, is a powerful story about what it means to fit in, and those who are left on the outside. It shows what it’s like to feel invisible, and the importance of feeling seen. Above all, it is a story of asking for help when all seems dark, and bringing light to those who need it most.

The Spook's Secret is the third book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles over 3 million copies sold worldwide!'It's going to be a long, hard, cruel winter and there couldn't be a worse place to spend it.'As the nights draw in the Spook decides to travel to his winter house. His apprentice, Tom, hates the desolate place. There are feral witches in the cellar, menacing creatures stirring on the nearby moors and a sinister stranger threatening Tom's master. Is the Spook's past catching up with him? And what dangers will Tom face if his master's secrets are revealed?

The Spook's Battle is the fourth book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles over 3 million copies sold worldwide!'I see your future clearly. Your master will be dead, and you will be alone.'The Spook and his apprentice protect the County from the dark, but not a terrible danger threatens. The witches are rising and the three most powerful clans are uniting to conjure an unimaginable evil the Devil himself. If they succeed, will Tom and his master have the courage to defeat the most powerful enemy of all . . . ?

This is a fabulous collection of stories based on many of the witches from Joseph Delaney's Spooks books. Ever wondered why the Spook doesn't trust girls who wear pointy shoes? Or why Grimalkin became the Assassin for the Malkin Witch clan? Find out all this and more in this dark and eerie collection. You don't have to know the Spook's books to enjoy the stories. They're all standalone and absolutely haunting. A perfect introduction to the world of The Spook's Apprentice. But for any fans of the series out there, this collection will be a must-have.

Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi creates a world of terrible, man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, a giant robot---and two ordinary children on a life-or-death mission. After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals. Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. Together with Miskit, they face the most terrifying monster of all, and Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves.

The Spook's Apprentice is the first book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles over 3 million copies sold worldwide! Someone has to stand against the dark. And you're the only one who can For years, the local Spook has been keeping the County safe from evil. Now his time is coming to an end, but who will take over? Many apprentices have tried. Some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive. Just one boy is left. Thomas Ward. He is the last hope. But does he stand a chance against Mother Malkin, the most dangerous witch in the County?

A story that includes a hurricane, a signalling device, hungry leaches, cold cucumber soup, a horrible villain and a doll named Pretty Penny.

Slither is not human. Far from the Spook-protected County, he preys upon humans, sneaking into their homes to gorge upon their blood while they sleep. When a local farmer dies, it's only natural that Slither should want to feast on his lovely daughters.

A spin-off series from the House of Night series. What happens when worlds clash and powers that should be left alone are awakened? Will Darkness extinguish Light and leave our heroes broken, hopeless, and forgotten?

A brand-new edition of the Carnegie Medal-winning THE HAUNTING - written by internationally bestselling author, Margaret Mahy. 'Strong and terrifying . . . The novel winds up like a spring. A psychological thriller' - Times Literary Supplement

A thrilling YA novel from The New York Times-bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss, Stephanie Perkins

The eighth instalment in the biggest, funniest, most thrilling comedy-horror-adventure series in the universe - and the follow-up to 2012's number-one bestseller, Kingdom of the Wicked...

The third book in Landy's fantastically imaginative and illustrious series about our favourite dead detective. With all the characters read once again by Rupert Degas 'The Faceless Ones' will enchant, enthral and keep you gripped as they take you through another adventure in this brilliant series.

Just when you think you've saved the world...

'Once upon a time, there was a boy who lost his mother . . .' As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths and fairytales so beloved of his dead mother, he finds the real world and the fantasy world begin to blend. That is when bad things start to happen. That is when the Crooked Man comes. And David is violently propelled into a land populated by heroes, wolves and monsters, his quest to find the legendary Book of Lost Things.

The seventh instalment in the biggest, funniest, most thrilling comedy-horror-adventure series in the universe...Magic is a disease.Across the land, normal people are suddenly developing wild and unstable powers. Infected by a rare strain of magic, they are unwittingly endangering their own lives and the lives of the people around them. Terrified and confused, their only hope lies with the Sanctuary. Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain are needed now more than ever.And then there's the small matter of Kitana. A normal teenage girl who, along with her normal teenage friends, becomes infected. Becomes powerful. Becomes corrupted. Wielding the magic of gods, they're set to tear the city apart unless someone stands up against them.Looks like it's going to be another one of those days...

"Awareness of Dracula" as a masterly gothic thriller has increased ever since its publication in 1897, and the novel is regarded as one of the most seminal horror stories of ever written, having inspired countless copycat tales and literary spin-offs. The tale of young Englishman Jonathan Harker's journey to Transylvania, into the very heart of Count Dracula's evil realm, is compelling, but it is perhaps the journey of the vampire to England, and the dangers he poses to Jonathan's beloved Mina, that is the more horrifying.

If you love someone... ...you want to eat sweets with them. You want to bathe with them. You want to hold them. To kiss them. You want to be with them tomorrow and the next day. Isn't that how everybody feels? Does it exist... ...in this world? Love... ...that's not... ...arrogant?

The moment Other Kevin returns to his world trouble begins... Back in Tulsa, things have settled down since Zoey closed the tear between worlds.But Zoey knows the truth. In the Other World her brother is using Old Magick, unaware of the dangers it holds. She knows she must help him - after all, he's her little brother.Though, in doing so, she may just have to lose those she loves... From the bestselling authors of The House of Night series comes a new series following the kick-ass heroine that is Zoey Redbird.

The world won't stay safe for long... Reunited in Tulsa after a year apart, Zoey and the Nerd Herd are ready to celebrate her eighteenth birthday. But it seems nothing at The House of Night is ever as quiet as it seems. With rabid red vampyres closing in, the friends must come together again. But a year is a long time. Have they grown too far apart? When the world fractures and allies become enemies, will darkness devour friendships or will light save those Zoey loves? From the bestselling authors of The House of Night series comes a new series following the kick-ass heroine that is Zoey Redbird.

"At the end of a long night... You must pay... ...Satou takes back her angel. ...for the sins... There's nothing to fear now. ...you commit. Not a thing. Not one... You must...So what is this uneasiness? ...be punished.What is this bitterness piercing her tongue?"--Provided by publisher.

Get ready for Halloween with this child-friendly collection of spooky stories from all over the world.

Here's my EXCELLENT PLAN to make DogZombies the BEST band in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD! How hard can it be? I'm going to: 1. Write more songs. (Not about teachers.) 2. Make a SPECTACULAR music video. (Easy.) 3. Get some sleep. (Tricky when you're being kept awake by LOUD NOISES.) 4. Annoy Delia. (Nothing to do with DOGZOMBIES but always FUN.)