Faber & Faber Women's Dark Emma Carroll 4 Books Collection Set - Frost Hollow Hall, In Ling Wood, Letters From The Lighthouse & The Snow Sister - Paperback - Ages 9-12

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Titles in This Set: Frost Hollow Hall In Darkling Wood Letters from the Lighthouse The Snow Sister Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9789123926022 Publisher: Faber & Faber Age Range: 9-12 years Overview Discover four spine-tingling, heart-warming novels from Emma Carroll, the "Queen of Historical Fiction," in one brand-new paperback set. From a haunted hall to a wartime lighthouse on the Devon coast, these atmospheric stories blend mystery, history and courageous heroines. Perfect for confident readers aged 9-12, this set is an ideal gift for young bookworms who love ghost stories, wartime adventures and gently spooky tales with heart and hope. About the Books Frost Hollow Hall follows Tilly, who nearly drowns skating near a reputedly haunted manor, saved by the ghost of Kit Barrington, a young heir who died there a decade before. Tilly takes work as a maid at the Hall to help Kit's spirit rest, uncovering dark secrets in this thrilling Gothic debut about love, loss and forgiveness. In Darkling Wood tells of Alice, sent to stay with estranged grandmother Nell while her brother awaits a heart transplant. Alice finds solace in the ancient woodland behind Nell's garden - and a new friend, Flo - even as Nell threatens to have the trees felled, sparking a gently magical mystery about belief and belonging. Letters from the Lighthouse is set in February 1941, when twelve-year-old Olive Bradshaw and her brother Cliff are evacuated from bomb-hit London to the Devon coast, into the reluctant care of gruff lighthouse keeper Mr Ephraim. A gripping wartime tale of secrets, courage and unlikely friendship. The Snow Sister follows Pearl, who builds a snow figure of her late sister Agnes each winter to make the season feel less lonely. When a letter arrives about a long-lost relative's will on Christmas Eve, Pearl dares to hope for a brighter future for her struggling family. Four full-length novels from a multi-award-nominated, bestselling author Rich historical settings, from Victorian ghost stories to WWII evacuation Brand-new paperback set, ideal for birthdays or World Book Day Perfect for confident readers aged 9-12, popular in Key Stage 2 classrooms Blends mystery, history and courageous young heroines throughout Great-value way to build a young reader's collection in one purchase About the Author Emma Carroll dreamed of being a writer from an early age and spent years as a secondary school English teacher before turning to fiction full time. Her stories are typically historical, often spooky, and always led by determined female characters. Her debut, Frost Hollow Hall, won the North East Book Award, while Letters from the Lighthouse was chosen as a Waterstones Book of the Month. Emma's books are published in many languages and are popular in primary classrooms. She lives in the Somerset hills with her husband and two terriers. Why You'll Love This Emma Carroll Collection Four gripping, beautifully written stories in one brand-new paperback bundle - perfect for young readers who love ghost stories, wartime drama and gentle mystery. Fantastic value, a wonderful gift, and a brilliant introduction to one of Britain's best-loved children's authors. Please Note: Books are dispatched exactly as shown, with UK ISBNs and UK edition covers as pictured in this listing.