The Invasion of Crooked Oak
A gripping ecological sci-fi adventure
Dan Smith author Chris King illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:3rd Sep '20
Should be back in stock very soon
In a small town, a dark presence emerges after a fracking site closure. The Invasion of Crooked Oak follows Nancy and her friends as they uncover the mystery.
In The Invasion of Crooked Oak, a small town grapples with an unsettling change after the closure of a fracking site. Nancy, a spirited teenager, notices that her parents are acting strangely. Their once vibrant personalities have faded, leaving behind a blank stare and a refusal to eat. This eerie transformation doesn't stop with her family; it begins to spread throughout the community, casting a shadow of fear over Crooked Oak.
Determined to uncover the truth, Nancy enlists the help of her friends, Pete and Krish. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover a dark presence lurking just beneath the surface. With every clue they uncover, the situation becomes increasingly dire, and the trio realizes they may be racing against time. The stakes are high, and the safety of their town hangs in the balance.
The Invasion of Crooked Oak is a gripping blend of science fiction and ecological themes, reminiscent of classic tales like Stranger Things and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Author Dan Smith masterfully weaves suspense and adventure, creating a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. As Nancy and her friends confront the unknown, they must summon their courage to protect their home from an insidious force threatening to take over.
"A fast paced sci-fi adventure … The children I read this book to absolutely loved it – and moaned for more at the end of each session as I finished. This was a definite hit!" – Books for Topics
"Fast-paced and sinister … will have readers on the edge of their seats"
"An unputdownable romp … I read this in a single, breathless sitting" – The Letterpress Project
"A tremendously fun, weird and pacy read … feels like a magnificent episode of the Twilight Zone or Doctor Who – one that stays with you for being so eerily strange it gives you goosebumps" – Chris Soul
ISBN: 9781781129203
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 10mm
Weight: 100g
104 pages