Spindlewood

spooky · mysterious · humorous · atmospheric

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What is Spindlewood about?

Lilac Black is certain that ghosts do not exist, so she is astonished to discover that her family has belonged to a secret line of spirit-seeing Seers for generations. Invited to Spindlewood, a mysterious boarding school for children who can communicate with the dead, Lilac pretends she has the gift to avoid disappointing her family. But beneath the school’s library, something ancient is stirring. As Lilac investigates the mystery, she uncovers a dangerous connection to her parents’ disappearance.

About the author

Freddie Kölsch is an author who loves creating mysterious, magical and slightly spooky stories. She writes for teenagers and younger readers, adding plenty of imagination, humour and hope to her books. Freddie’s children’s novel Spindlewood follows Lilac, a girl invited to a secret school for children who can see ghosts. Freddie lives in Salem, Massachusetts, with her cats and a house full of art. She enjoys dreaming up unusual characters, puzzling mysteries and exciting adventures for readers.