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Pinch Perkins and the nightmare tree

Name: Pinch Perkins and the nightmare tree
ISBN: 9780008603410

By Cathy FitzGerald

Pinch’s toys come alive—then a red-leaved tree pulls her into a perilous magical world.

magical · adventurous · spooky · humorous

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Horror/Spooky

What is Pinch Perkins and the nightmare tree about?

Pinch Perkins is thrilled that her Spark magic has arrived, but bringing toys to life causes chaos at home. Then a strange tree with glowing red leaves appears on Tricky Dragon Lane, and Pinch begins having unsettling dreams. One night, she wakes in an enchanted forest filled with unicorns, ghosts and dangerous highwaymen. Trapped by an ancient spirit hiding inside the tree, Pinch must master her magic and find the courage to save herself — and the magical world.

About the author

Cathy FitzGerald is a British writer and radio producer who loves telling unusual and magical stories. She has created award-winning radio adventures like ‘The Magic Carpet Flight Manual’. Cathy enjoys exploring the world and sharing her discoveries, hoping to inspire others to be curious and imaginative too.

Pages

384 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2025

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