Description
The only life 12-year-old Emily has ever known is the cold, unloved existence of being an orphan. But everything changes when the Thorntons, a young couple from London, adopt Emily, whisking her away to a new life at their grand estate.
At first, life at Blackthorn Manor is wonderful. But as Emily explores the grounds and rooms, she stumbles upon a mysterious girl named Kat, who appears to be similar in age, and the two become fast friends.
That's when things take a turn for the worse. Kat seems to know a curious amount about the estate, and strange things happen whenever she's around. In one case, Emily narrowly avoids getting toppled by a bookcase in the library; in another, the fire erupts in the fireplace, nearly burning Emily's hands. It's almost as if someone -- or something -- wants Emily dead.
Emily must find out what happened to the Thorntons and, more important, how Kat is connected to these strange goings-on at Blackthorn Manor before it's too late!
Author: Lindsey Duga
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 02/04/2020
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.20w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781338506518
ISBN10: 133850651X
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Horror
- Juvenile Fiction | Ghost Stories
- Juvenile Fiction | Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural
About the Author
Lindsey Duga is a middle-grade and young adult writer with a passion for fantasy, science fiction, and basically any genre that takes you away from the real world. She holds a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Louisiana State University. Her debut YA novel, Kiss of the Royal, was published by Entangled Teen in 2018. She lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.