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Jodie

By Hilary McKay

Adjectives

atmospheric suspenseful haunting

Genres

Horror/Spooky Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Jodie, feeling isolated during a school trip, ventures onto the treacherous salt marshes after hearing a distant dog's bark. As the tide rises, she becomes trapped, facing both natural dangers and a haunting presence. Will anyone notice her absence in time?

About the author

Hilary McKay is a much-loved British author who writes funny and heartwarming stories for children. She is best known for her Casson Family books, including 'Saffy's Angel', which won the Whitbread Children's Book Award. Hilary's stories often feature lively families, clever pets, and adventures that will make you laugh and think.

Pages

104 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2023

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