Tag Archives: Horror

Spine-Chilling Reads for Young Horror Fans

Posted on November 9, 2025 by alibrarylady

The Last Day of October by Phil Hickes illustrated by Oriol Vidal Well, I must be of a more nervous disposition than your average 9 year old as I found Phil Hickes first novella for Barrington Stoke terrifying! This middle … Continue reading →

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More Brilliant New Books for Children from Barrington Stoke

Posted on September 4, 2023 by alibrarylady

There are several books coming out this month by one of my favourite publishers, Barrington Stoke. I have read three of them which I think highlight the range they offer to readers of all ages and have shared my thoughts … Continue reading →

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Freeze by Chris Priestley

Posted on September 10, 2021 by alibrarylady

Chris Priestley is a master of the horror genre for children and his latest for Barrington Stoke, Freeze, is a story that is perfect for young readers who enjoy reading books that teeter just over the edge from exciting and … Continue reading →

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