The Shadow on the Stairs

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What is The Shadow on the Stairs about?

When Joe moves into a new house, Emma tells him it is haunted. He refuses to believe her, yet he cannot stop watching the attic stairs, where a strange shadow sometimes appears. Is it a trick of the light, a ghost, or something far more dangerous? As Joe investigates, the shadow seems to draw him closer. With his father away and the truth hidden upstairs, Joe must discover what happened in the house before the haunting puts him in real danger.

About the author

Ann Halam is a British author who writes exciting books for children and young people. Her stories often mix adventure, science and imaginative ideas, taking readers to unusual places and asking big questions. She is well known for Dr Franklin’s Island, Siberia and Snakehead. Ann’s books feature brave young characters who face challenges, make discoveries and use their courage and clever thinking. Her thrilling storytelling can inspire readers to explore new worlds through books.