The Halloweeds by Veronica Cossanteli

? From the acclaimed author of THE EXTINCTS comes a quirky, creepy, laugh-out-loud mystery full of carnivorous plants and missing fingers! 'This is a perfect story for Halloween, it's very funny, but it's also scary, gruesome and atmospheric'?THE PHOENIX COMIC 'A riot of a read' WRD MAGAZINE Orphaned Dan's new home is a crumbling castle. Here, horrible Aunt Grusilla reigns supreme, tending to her mysterious graveyard garden. But why are Aunt Grusilla and her curious servants each missing a finger - and what are the hungry `cabbages' in the greenhouse? As Dan struggles to solve the mystery, he encounters a chilling question: what's the price of everlasting life? Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket or David Walliams! A brilliant blend of laugh-out-loud funny, a little bit creepy and a twisty-turny mystery? A spooky Halloween read for children aged 9 and up?
Binding: Paperback / softback