There are very few children’s authors who can truly strike fear into a reader’s heart and send shivers down their spine. Through chilling descriptions of the supernatural, stories full of questions right to the final chapter and the weaving of dark legends into modern stories that captivate readers, Phil Hickes is second to none.
Shadowhall Academy: The Whispering Walls is the first in a new boarding school series that promises to force readers to glance over their shoulder to check for figures in the shadows and think twice before turning the lights out at night. Lillian is a new student at Shadowhall Academy. Tapping in the walls, whispers in the dark, rumours of missing students and something strange in the woods makes her rethink her decision to attend. What is it about this mysterious school that creates such a feeling of secrets and danger?
Lillian isn’t sure about her new dormmates at first. Serena has the potential to be a bully. Marion loves her gothic style but is very friendly and Angela, another new girl, is very shy and nervous. They are going to have to pull together if they’re going to find out if there’s really a ghost haunting the school.
I don’t want to give too much away – this is a book to be experienced page by page as the mystery and terror builds. Readers who love Aveline Jones, also by Phil Hickes, are sure to devour Shadowhall Academy!
Thank you to Usborne for this captivating book!
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