The Halloweeds

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From the acclaimed author of THE EXTINCTS comes a quirky,
creepy, laugh-out-loud mystery full of carniverous plants and missing
fingers!
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? THE HALLOWEEDS is a brilliant blend of laugh-out-loud funny, a little bit creepy and a twisty-turny mystery which will leave readers guessing right up to the exciting conclusion. Features themes of ecology, immortality and growing up. Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket or David Walliams!

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I didn't like this book because it has no pictures.

Lieutenant Dobbin Stegosaurus 11.11.2022

When Dan's parents don't make it back from a trip to the jungle, he, his sister Martha and baby Grub are packed off to crumbling Daundelyon hall, where Great-Aunt Grusilla cares only about tending to her mysterious graveyard garden. But why are Grusilla and her curious servants each missing a finger? Does this have something to do with the greedy "cabbages" in the greenhouse? And can Dan solve the mystery, keep his family together AND hold on to all of his fingers?

Anonymous 11.08.2017

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