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Mallory Vayle and the Curse of Maggoty Skull

By Martin Howard

Book 1 of 2 in the Mallory Vayle and Maggoty Skull series

Adjectives

spooky humorous adventurous engaging

Genres

Fantasy Humour Horror/Spooky

Synopsis

After her parents' mysterious accident, Mallory Vayle is sent to live with her eccentric Aunt Lilith in the eerie Carrion Castle. Discovering her unwanted ability to communicate with the dead, Mallory is thrust into a world of seances and spirits. When her parents' ghosts are kidnapped by the malevolent necromancer Hellysh Spatzl, Mallory teams up with Maggoty, a witty talking skull, to master her powers, confront dark forces, and rescue her family.

About the author

Martin Howard is a British author who loves making children laugh with his funny books. He has written the popular 'Bad Dog's Diary' series, where you can read about the cheeky adventures of a mischievous dog. Martin enjoys creating stories full of humour and surprises, inspiring young readers to use their imagination.

Pages

287 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2024

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