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The Ghosts of the Manor

By Lucy Strange

Adjectives

spooky mysterious engaging

Genres

Mystery Horror/Spooky Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Matilda Lockett assists her spirit-medium aunt, Signora Valentina, in staged séances. When they are invited to Beauchamp Manor to address a haunting, Matilda discovers she can truly see ghosts. She befriends Edgar Wilde, a ghost boy, and together they form the Lockett & Wilde Supernatural Sleuths, embarking on a thrilling adventure to unravel the manor's mysteries.

About the author

Lucy Strange is a British author who loves writing magical and mysterious stories for children. She is known for her book 'The Secret of Nightingale Wood', which has been enjoyed by many young readers. Lucy enjoys exploring old houses and countryside, and her adventures often inspire the exciting tales she creates.

Pages

224 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2025

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The Boy At The Window
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Abridged for Young Readers
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The Ghost of Gosswater
The Ghosts of London
The Secret of Nightingale Wood
The Boy At The Window
The Mermaid in the Millpond
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Abridged for Young Readers
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The Ghost of Gosswater
The Ghosts of London
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The Boy At The Window
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Abridged for Young Readers
Lockett & Wilde's Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries: The Ghosts of the Manor
The Ghost of Gosswater
The Ghosts of London
The Secret of Nightingale Wood