Dread Wood

By: Jennifer Killick

Write A Review

Paperback | 16 September 2022

At a Glance

Paperback
336 Pages

Age
9+

Dimensions(cm)
19.5 x 12 x 2.5

Paperback

RRP $16.99

$15.99

or 4 interest-free payments of $4.00 with

Ships in 3 to 5 business days

The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spooky Crater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine’s Goosebumps.

It's basically the worst school detention ever. When classmates (but not mate-mates) Hallie, Angelo, Gustav and Naira are forced to come to school on a SATURDAY, they think things can’t get much worse. But they’re wrong. Things are about to get seriously scary.

What has dragged their teacher underground? Why do the creepy caretakers keeping humming the tune to Itsy Bitsy Spider? And what horrors lurk in the shadows, getting stronger and meaner every minute . . .? Cut off from help and in danger each time they touch the ground, the gang’s only hope is to work together. But it’s no coincidence that they're all there on detention. Someone has been watching and plotting and is out for revenge . . .

About the Author

Jennifer Killick is the author of Crater Lake, the Alex Sparrow series, and middle-grade sci-fi adventure Mo, Lottie and the Junkers. She regularly visits schools and festivals, and her books have three times been selected for The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge. She lives in Uxbridge, in a house full of children, animals and Lego. When she isn't busy mothering or step-mothering (which isn't often) she loves to read, write and run, as fast as she can.

Industry Reviews

“Deliciously scary and hilarious comedy-horror, perfectly pitched for eight-plus.”
The Guardian

“Brilliantly creepy fun for young horror fans, with an unexpectedly moving ending.”
The i, 30 of the best children’s books for Easter

“Jennifer Killick’s talent for horror and humour is blended brilliantly here as the spiky dialogue, unstoppable pace and genuinely menacing atmosphere build to a tremendous climax”
Daily Mail

“A heart-stopping thrill ride of a book.”
M.G. Leonard author of Adventures on Trains series

“BRILLIANT!”
Vashti Hardy author of Brightstorm

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.