The Secrets Tree
Holly Webb, Jason Cockcroft
It’s Halloween at Penhallow Hall and while celebrations are in full swing at the stately home, Polly and Rex are in search of a new ghost dog. Down in the old stable block they come across a dog’s head carved in a wooden door and wake a terrier called Patch. The little dog is terrified of the changes to his old home and runs off. When Polly and Rex find Patch hiding in a hollow tree they find themselves on the trail of an even greater mystery. Inside the tree is a coded message from Patch’s master, Jack, to his older brother. From Patch’s description Polly and Rex realize that Jack’s brother must have been a highwayman! But the message remains unread. Can Polly and Rex discover what happened to the brothers?
Reviews
It was cool and creepy but I liked it.
Madam Cupcake Wheeliebin 22.08.2023
This was a really good book! It was mysterious and spooky in the way that Halloween is- which is why it makes sense it was set on and around Halloween! My favourite character was Polly but the dogs were my 2nd!
Anonymous 06.09.2022
I thought it was for kids over the age of 8 as it was a bit scary for me. I liked the girl because she knew dogs who were actually statues who came alive. They then had to be careful as other people could see the states yawn and stretch. I wouldn't recommend it, as I found it scary, perhaps if you're brave you'll like this book.
Director Lacey Menace 25.08.2022
Mysterious Slyly spooky 🌫🌫🌫👻👻👻
Baroness Birthday-cake Pendragon 27.08.2021
I really enjoyed this book and I’m not quite sure how to describe it. I didn’t have a favourite character but I did enjoy the mystery and excitement. I think it’s quite important to pick up on the little clues to help you understand the book.
Baroness Petunia Tyrannosaurus 29.08.2020
I like the dogs.
Count Binky Foxtail 22.08.2020
I enjoyed this book because I liked the mysteries and the visions of memories. My favourite character was Polly because I enjoyed how she solved mysteries and helped the ghosts of dogs of Penhallow Hall. I’d recommend to someone who likes dogs, mysteries and adventures.
Anonymous 22.08.2020
I think this book is captivating and magical because a little terrier called Patch, who is a ghost dog, is helped by Polly and her friends to find his owner Jake and Patch finally sees what happened to Jake. The person I liked best in this book is Polly. I recommend this book to others as it is packed with excitement.
Anonymous 25.12.2019
This was an amazing book, with ghosts and mysteries and lots of dogs! I would recommend this book to girls and boys aged 7-10.
Anonymous 08.09.2018
I like the setting and how the dogs come alive.
Anonymous 29.08.2018
i loved this great book about magic mystery and animals
Anonymous 23.08.2018
