Strange Star: 'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' Guardian
Emma Carroll
From the queen of historical fiction, a thrilling, deliciously creepy story that is sure to freeze your blood . . .
They were coming tonight to tell ghost stories. ‘A tale to freeze the blood,’ was the only rule.
Switzerland, 1816. On a stormy summer night, Lord Byron and his guests are gathered round the fire. Felix, their serving boy, can’t wait to hear their creepy tales. Yet real life is about to take a chilling turn- more chilling than any tale. Frantic pounding at the front door reveals a stranger, a girl covered in the most unusual scars. She claims to be looking for her sister, supposedly snatched from England by a woman called Mary Shelley. Someone else has followed her here too, she says. And the girl is terrified.
This breathtaking new book from Emma Carroll, the critically-acclaimed author of Frost Hollow Hall, The Girl Who Walked On Air, In Darkling Wood and The Snow Sister, is a deliciously creepy story inspired by the creation of Frankenstein, and is brought to life by a leading talent in children’s literature.
‘A deliciously gothic thriller.’ The Bookseller
‘Tremendous fun.’ The Financial Times
‘Five stars for Strange Star.’ The Times, Children’s Book of the Week
‘Like Michael Morpurgo and Philip Pullman, Carroll . . . writes with the supreme, almost casual confidence of someone who knows she can keep her listeners in thrall.’ The Telegraph
‘If your middle grade kids (ages 8-12) haven’t discovered Emma Carroll yet, then they’re missing out.’ Irish Times
‘A fast, exciting read.’ The School Librarian
Reviews
Absolutely incredible book and I devoured it in one sitting. It has beautiful links with the story of Frankenstein and is told with gripping descriptions. Highly recommended
Anonymous 27.10.2020
A lovely gothic thriller I loved the connection with frankenstein. Mary Shelley was the most inspiring character in my opinion. It was very factual about the year 1816 and it interested me when Lizzie got struck by lightening and they were on the hunt to try and find more information about the scientist who they didn’t know was Miss Stine
Countess Cynthia Bookmark 04.09.2020
This is my new favourite book this was so good. I had danger and sadness and didn’t need any motivation to read this book because it was so fantastic .
Princess Wanda Haystack 29.08.2020
It was soooo good. I really enjoyed the gothic thriller side of it and would recommend it to people who want the heart strings pulled and blood frozen. And as the blurb says, the truth can be far more terrifying
Anonymous 20.08.2020
This book is a stunning thriller. It contains amazing action.
Officer Daisy Heronimus 04.08.2020
Again, I love the way the author uses a historical event and fills the gaps with fiction.
Director Candyfloss Gooseberry 29.07.2020
An excellent ghost story!
Anonymous 19.02.2018
Very spooky
Anonymous 29.08.2017
A fantastic read for 9-12 year olds. It is set in 1816 , the year with no summer. It is about two story's mixed together, the book is based on Mary Shelley`s Frankenstein. If you enjoy historical fiction, or you have read any other Emma Carroll books, this is the perfect book for you.
Anonymous 23.08.2017
It is a very good book because it is scary and gets you siting on the edge of your seat
Anonymous 08.08.2017
This book shows you to never give up and keep going till you get what you want. Even if life goes unexpectedly this book tells you everything!
Anonymous 25.07.2017
this book was full of suspense and mystery. it was based on real people percy Shelley and Mary Wollstencroft. The heroine of the book is very brave because she was blind but still went on a long journey to save her sister.
Anonymous 19.12.2016
Cool and interesting yet scary and spine chilling
Anonymous 11.08.2016
