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The Frighteners

By Pete Johnson

Adjectives

spine-chilling gripping atmospheric

Genres

Horror/Spooky Friendship/Family

Synopsis

When Chloe starts at a new school, she struggles to make friends until she meets Aidan, the class outcast. The other students fear Aidan and his eerie drawings, especially those of 'The Frighteners'—terrifying creatures that seem to come to life. As Chloe delves deeper, she realises these monsters are more than just sketches, and escaping their grip becomes a matter of survival.

About the author

Pete Johnson is a popular British author who writes funny and exciting books for children. He is well known for his 'How to Train Your Parents' series, which many readers love. Pete enjoys creating stories about everyday life, friendship, and the adventures that can happen when you least expect them.

Pages

160 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2001

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