The Secret of Splint Hall

Katie Cotton

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Andersen Press Ltd
04 May 2022

1945. War has ended, but for sisters Isobel and Flora the

struggles still continue. They’ve lost their father and had their home

destroyed in a bombing raid, and now they must go to live with their aunt and her awful husband Mr Godfrey in their ancestral home, Splint

Hall.

From the moment of

their arrival it seems that this is a place shrouded in mysteries and

secrets. Who are the strange men who arrive with packages at night? What

is the source of the strange blue sparks coming from the ground? And

why do the locals seem to hate their family so much? As the girls begin to unearth an ancient myth and family secret, the adventure of a lifetime begins.

By: Katie Cotton
Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 256g
ISBN: 9781839131967
ISBN 10: 1839131969
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 04 May 2022
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , General/trade , English as a second language , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Katie Cotton studied English Literature at Oxford University before becoming an author and editor of children's books. Her books Counting Lions and The Road Home were both published internationally and received starred reviews in the US. When she's not writing, you'll find her hiking up a hill or eating cake.

Reviews for The Secret of Splint Hall

"""Ideal for Emma Carroll fans, this striking debut marries crisp historical realism with unsettling, believable fantasy"" -- Imogen Russell-Williams * Guardian * ""Wonderful… think Famous Five meets Indiana Jones. A terrific book by an accomplished storyteller"" * Irish Independent * ""Exquisite storytelling . . . A future classic"" -- Phil Earle ""Adventure, new friendships, magic, there is much for readers to enjoy, and for all the fantasy elements Cotton creates a vivid sense of post-war life"" * Books For Keeps * ""An exquisitely crafted historical mystery with an exciting twist — every page felt like discovering jewels in a treasure box"" -- Katie Tsang, bestselling author of Dragon Mountain"