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The Ghosts of the Manor

Name: The Ghosts of the Manor
ISBN: 9781529525144

By Lucy Strange

A pretend séance turns perilous when Matilda discovers she can truly see ghosts.

spooky · mysterious · engaging

Genres

Mystery Horror/Spooky Friendship/Family

What is The Ghosts of the Manor about?

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)

This edition

2025

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