The Boy at the Window
A chilling tale of ghosts and choices
Lucy Strange author Rohan Eason illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:13th Feb '25
Should be back in stock very soon
In The Boy at the Window, Hugo faces a haunting choice when a ghostly figure appears at his window, challenging his understanding of reality.
In The Boy at the Window, the chilling narrative unfolds as Hugo encounters a mysterious, fog-shrouded figure at his window. The eerie atmosphere is thick with suspense, as the ghostly presence seems to plead for entry. This spine-tingling tale, crafted by bestselling author Lucy Strange, explores the boundaries between reality and the supernatural, leaving readers questioning what is truly lurking in the mist.
Hugo, a young boy, is convinced that the ghost he sees is not merely a trick of the fog, but a haunting figure with hollow eyes that refuse to leave his thoughts. The story delves into Hugo's internal struggle as he contemplates the consequences of inviting this spectral presence into his life. The fog, often seen as a mere weather phenomenon, becomes a character in its own right, playing tricks on the minds of those who encounter it.
This ghost story is particularly suitable for readers aged 9 and up, with a reading age of 8, making it accessible for younger audiences. Lucy Strange's The Boy at the Window is a captivating tale that combines elements of fear and curiosity, inviting readers to ponder the unknown and the choices they make in the face of the supernatural.
“A ghost-story masterclass” – Jennifer Killick
“Deliciously spooky” – Dan Smith
“A classic ghost story from a master of the craft” – Phil Hickes
“A truly haunting and beautifully written Gothic ghost story” – Tamsin Winter
"Probably best read outside on a hot sunny day in easy reach of a defibrillator … Absolutely superb" — Hilary McKay
"Strange unleashes her powerful imagination on this haunting, harrowing story which explores grief and loneliness with subtlety, insight and immense compassion. Brought to life by Eason’s stunning artwork and with a heart-thumping and heartbreaking twist that remains long in the memory, this wintry, wonderful story is destined to be a gothic classic." – Lancashire Evening Post
"A punchy historical supernatural page-turner which will give you all the chills, and give readers insight into what it was like to live in our not so distant past when a family experiences the death of a parent during wartime." — Happy Reading Children's Bookshop
"The genius of this book is that it can be enjoyed as an eerie, gripping ghost story with an incredible twist by readers at the upper end of Key Stage 2, but can also be studied well in to Key Stage 3 as a masterpiece in the gothic genre with opportunities to discuss the psychology of ghost stories … A thought-provoking, powerful and haunting ghost story that will linger long after it has played its last trick … just incredible!" — Book Craic, blog
ISBN: 9780008712785
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 8mm
Weight: 130g
80 pages