(Faber and Faber) Beneath a Strange Star, on a moonlit night, history will be made. It includes some of the great heroes of English literature within the plot, yet never removes her focus from Lizzie, trying to find her sister who has mysteriously disappeared.Īlthough there are undoubtedly scary moments in ‘ Strange Star‘, it is never less than wholly believable, moving and always remains on the right side of frightening. ‘ Strange Star‘ takes isto the early 19th century at a time of great scientific advances.

Her novels are beautifully written tales of adventure and intrigue, with brilliantly written characters and highly entertaining plots. However, the evening is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a young girl, with a tale to share that is more shocking than anything than the Romantic literary heroes could possibly imagine….Įmma Carroll has carved out a deserved reputation as one of the very best writers of historical fiction for children. Therefore, the guests are challenged to create tales that will freeze the blood’. Outside storms rage so imaginations are heightened. Lord Byron, Percy and Mary Shelley and friends are gathered at the Villa Diodati for an evening of story telling. This breathtaking new book from Emma Carroll, the critically-acclaimed author of Frost Hollow Hall, The Girl Who Walked on Air, In Darkling Wood and The Snow Sister, is a deliciously creepy story inspired by the creation of Frankenstein, and is brought to life by a leading talent in children's literature.The year is 1816.

Someone else has followed her here too, she says.Īnd the girl is terrified. She claims to be looking for her sister, supposedly snatched from England by a woman called Mary Shelley. Yet real life is about to take a chilling turn- more chilling than any tale.įrantic pounding at the front door reveals a stranger, a girl covered in the most unusual scars. Felix, their serving boy, can't wait to hear their creepy tales. On a stormy summer night, Lord Byron and his guests are gathered round the fire. 'A tale to freeze the blood,' was the only rule. From the queen of historical fiction, a thrilling, deliciously creepy story that is sure to freeze your blood… They were coming tonight to tell ghost stories.

Strange Star by Emma Carroll