Shiverton Hall by Emerald Fennell (English) Paperback Book

Description: Shiverton Hall by Emerald Fennell A deliciously creepy tale that will have readers needing to keep the light on at night . . . FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description They slowed as they reached the gate; two stone columns, each with its own crumbling angel perched on top. The angels held up a rusty, wrought-iron arch that read, in curling, serpentine letters: SHIVERTON HALL.Arthur Bannister has been unexpectedly accepted into Shiverton Hall, which, as it turns out, is an incredibly spooky school, full of surprises. And it is just as well that Shiverton Hall has made its offer, because Arthur had a horrible time at his previous school, and was desperate to leave. Timely indeed . . .But Arthur has no time to worry about the strange coincidence. He is too busy trying to make head or tail of Shiverton Hall, dogged as it is by tales of curses and bad fortune. At least there are a few friendly faces: George, who shows him around; also Penny and Jake. But not all the faces are friendly. There are the bullying Forge triplets for starters. And then there is the acid tongue of the headmistress, Professor Long-Pitt, who seems to go out of her way to make Arthurs life a misery.Luckily Arthur has his new friends to cheer him up. Although there are some friends that you dont want to have at all, as Arthur is soon to find out. Notes This deliciously disquieting novel is sure to send chills down the spine. When Arthur Bannister is accepted into the spooky Shiverton School he is enormously excited to be moving away from his old school. But when he arrives he soon finds himself embroiled in a bundle of bad fortune and creepy curses. Author Biography Emerald Fennell is a BAFTA and Academy Award-winning writer, director and actress. She wrote and directed acclaimed film Saltburn, released in 2023. She has appeared in Anna Karenina, Call the Midwife and The Crown and won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Promising Young Woman. She lives in London with a very quiet ghost. Her first novel, Shiverton Hall, is a deliciously creepy tale that will have readers needing to keep the light on at night. Promotional A deliciously creepy tale that will have readers needing to keep the light on at night . . . From the Academy Award-winning writer Emerald Fennell Prizes Short-listed for Waterstones Childrens Book Prize: Fiction 5 - 12 Category 2014 Long Description They slowed as they reached the gate; two stone columns, each with its own crumbling angel perched on top. The angels held up a rusty, wrought-iron arch that read, in curling, serpentine letters: SHIVERTON HALL. Arthur Bannister has been unexpectedly accepted into Shiverton Hall, which, as it turns out, is an incredibly spooky school, full of surprises. And it is just as well that Shiverton Hall has made its offer, becse Arthur had a horrible time at his previous school, and was desperate to leave. Timely indeed . . .But Arthur has no time to worry about the strange coincidence. He is too busy trying to make head or tail of Shiverton Hall, dogged as it is by tales of curses and bad fortune. At least there are a few friendly faces: George, who shows him around; also Penny and Jake. But not all the faces are friendly. There are the bullying Forge triplets for starters. And then there is the acid tongue of the headmistress, Professor Long-Pitt, who seems to go out of her way to make Arthurs life a misery. Luckily Arthur has his new friends to cheer him up. Although there are some friends that you dont want to have at all, as Arthur is soon to find out. Promotional "Headline" A deliciously creepy tale that will have readers needing to keep the light on at night . . . From the Academy Award-winning writer Emerald Fennell Feature A spooky tale that will send delicious chills down the spine Details ISBN1408827786 Author Emerald Fennell Year 2013 ISBN-10 1408827786 ISBN-13 9781408827789 Media Book Publication Date 2013-01-03 Audience Age 9 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Pages 256 Language English Short Title SHIVERTON HALL Replaces 9781408852149 Series Shiverton Hall Format Paperback Imprint Bloomsbury Childrens Books UK Release Date 2013-01-03 NZ Release Date 2013-01-03 Audience Childrens (6-12) AU Release Date 2013-01-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:48552349;

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