Description

The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spookyCrater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine’s Goosebumps and Stranger Things!

It’s summer term and time for a school trip with a difference! Year 8 are on a boat off the coast of France, learning about ocean life. But things are about to get WEIRD . . .

Who is the creepy man on board the ship? And what IS the vast, shadowy creature seen lurking at the bottom of the ocean?

When the ship is sunk Club Loser realise that they are the only ones who can save the day, and their classmates. Can they outwit and defeat a giant, deadly sea monster from the depths? It’s a fight for survival and if they fail, Club Loser will find themselves in a watery grave . . .

Publisher Review

Praise for the first Dread Wood book: "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 "Sharp, scary and a whole lot of fun!" Christopher Edge, author of Escape Room "This is BRILLIANT! Creepy, pacy, smart, witty and just pure Jennifer genius." Vashti Hardy, author of Brightstorm "This is Killick's best book yet; think 'The Breakfast Club' meets 'Stranger Things', making great use of her talent for comic dialogue and her astute eye for just the right kind of scary for this age group." Fiona Noble, Bookseller, Editor's Choice Jennifer Killick's latest masterpiece is chock full of brilliant friendships, banter, laughs & of course a TERRIFYING plot! It's a FANTASTIC read! - Lorraine Gregory, author of Mold and the Poison Plot Clever, brilliant writing, blending the creeps with Jennifer Killick's trademark wit and warmth! Amy Wilson Couldn't put it down. Absolutely brilliant! Tell Tales Books