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Whispering Hollow

A creepy tale perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Sophie Anderson aged 9+

Rachel Burge, Author

Paperback

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Publication date: September 12, 2024

Category: Fantasy

ISBN: 9781804536179

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If you go down to the woods today . . . you might not ever come back. Stranger Things meets Sophie Anderson in this creepy and atmospheric adventure about magic, monsters and mythical creatures. Perfect for readers aged 9+.

‘A gripping tale of dark faerie magic’ – Phil Hickes, author of The Haunting of Aveline Jones

Pippa can’t wait to visit her grandfather’s cottage in the forest, even though the last visit ended when she saw a strange figure at her window in the middle of the night.

Soon her Cornish holiday turns into a dark and wild adventure when Pippa realises that someone – or someone – is lurking in the trees. Watching. Waiting.

Who is hiding in the woods? Why are twig figures appearing all over the cottage? And what secrets are lingering in Whispering Hollow?

Reviews

Whispering Hollow is the perfect book for snuggling down under a blanket on a cool autumn evening while the wind whistles through the trees.

Such a brilliant story, eerie and atmospheric and full of adventure! I am new to reading middle grade fiction but I'm loving how magical it is... this is definitely one of my favourites!

NetGalley

When I think about how many Neolithic stones with holes in that I've dabbled in and through over the course of my life so far then it's a wonder that I'm alive but I will think twice about even touching one again after reading this book! Genuinely terrifying fairy/horror story that will stay with me for a long time. Beautifully written and memorable characters (both heroes and monsters). Very highly recommended for those not of a nervous disposition!

NetGalley

This is a perfect read for middle grade readers (and adults obvs) who love a bit of a creepy story. Full of folklore and an interesting sibling dynamic, this story is simply wonderful.

NetGalley

A gripping tale of dark faerie magic

Rachel Burge

Rachel Burge works as a freelance feature writer and has written for a variety of websites, including BBC Worldwide, Cosmo and MTV. She lives in East Sussex, UK, with her partner, son and black Labrador, Biff. She is fascinated by Norse myth and swears she once saw a ghost.

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Whispering Hollow – Teaching Resources

Topic: English

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Whispering Hollow

Book Creator: Rachel Burge

A gripping adventure filled with suspense that will keep your upper KS2 class on the edge of their seats. The perfect spooky story for confident readers and reading together as a class.

These classroom resources include three extracts and discussion questions and activity sheets exploring nature and creative writing.

Themes: Creative writing | Art | English

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