DownloadThe Portobello Bookshop Gift Guide 2024

The Mystery of Raspberry Hill

A thrilling gothic mystery for young readers

Eva Frantz author Annie Prime translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pushkin Children's Books

Published:13th Oct '22

Should be back in stock very soon

The Mystery of Raspberry Hill cover

In a quest filled with suspense, Stina uncovers dark secrets at Raspberry Hill Sanatorium, putting herself in jeopardy as she seeks the truth.

In The Mystery of Raspberry Hill, readers are introduced to twelve-year-old Stina, who is sent to the Raspberry Hill Sanatorium for treatment. Despite the ominous atmosphere and the worried expressions of the adults around her, Stina feels a sense of excitement as she embarks on her journey to the magnificent, old hospital nestled deep within the forest. The thrill of riding in a real motor car adds to her sense of adventure, but her excitement soon turns to unease as she begins to explore her new surroundings.

As Stina navigates the long, eerie corridors of the sanatorium, she becomes acutely aware that something is amiss. The air is thick with secrets, and the shadows seem to whisper stories of the past. Determined to uncover the truth behind the unsettling atmosphere, she delves deeper into the mysteries that Raspberry Hill holds. Her curiosity drives her to seek answers, but with each step, she inches closer to a danger she never anticipated.

The tension escalates as Stina's investigation reveals chilling revelations about the sanatorium's history and its previous inhabitants. The stakes grow higher, and soon her quest for the truth puts her own life at risk. The Mystery of Raspberry Hill is a captivating tale of courage, curiosity, and the quest for understanding in a world shrouded in darkness.

'Frantz relies on classic ingredients but does it with a style and suspense that hold the reader tightly in their grip till the last pages' - Vastra Nyland

'Has all the right elements that a page-turner for an avid young readership should have: a proper suspenseful plot and supernatural twists' - Hufvudstadsbladet

ISBN: 9781782693413

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

160 pages