Charis Cotter ist eine Schriftstellerin, die sich mit Geschichte und dem Übernatürlichen beschäftigt. Ihre Werke zeichnen sich durch lebendiges Erzählen und einen fesselnden Stil aus, wobei sie oft historische Ereignisse und Folklore erforscht. Durch ihre Bücher erweckt sie vergangene Epochen zum Leben und untersucht geheimnisvolle Geschichten, die über Generationen hinweg nachhallen. Ihr Schreibansatz beinhaltet sorgfältige Recherche, um authentische und fesselnde Erzählungen zu schaffen.
Überraschend und zutiefst berührend Die Freundschaft von Polly und Rose beginnt mit einem Dachboden und einem Geheimgang. Während Polly auf der Flucht vor ihrer lauten Großfamilie ist, wird Einzelkind Rose von einer rätselhaften Begabung verfolgt. Stück für Stück kommen die beiden Mädchen einem dunklen Familiengeheimnis auf die Spur …
Annie entdeckt ein altes Gemälde mit einer Meerlandschaft und wird magisch davon angezogen. Plötzlich findet sie sich am Meer wieder und trifft ein Mädchen im Leuchtturm, das sie zu kennen scheint. Die Geschichte erkundet die Verbindung zwischen Liebe und den Beziehungen zu anderen Menschen.
Set in a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere, this illustrated storybook captures the excitement of sharing ghost stories. It weaves a tale that explores the thrill of the supernatural while leading to a poignant farewell, inviting readers to embrace both the eerie and the heartfelt. The combination of captivating illustrations and engaging storytelling creates a unique experience that resonates with fans of ghostly tales.
A creepy, mysterious dollhouse takes center stage in this atmospheric middle-grade mystery for fans of Doll Bones and Small Spaces. Alice's world is falling apart. Her parents are getting a divorce, and they've cancelled their yearly cottage trip -- the one thing that gets Alice through the school year. Instead, Alice and her mom are heading to some small town where Alice's mom will be a live-in nurse to a rich elderly lady. The house is huge, imposing and spooky, and everything inside is meticulously kept and perfect -- not a fun place to spend the summer. Things start to get weird when Alice finds a dollhouse in the attic that's an exact replica of the house she's living in. Then she wakes up to find a girl asleep next to her in her bed -- a girl who looks a lot like one of the dolls from the dollhouse . . . When the dollhouse starts to change when Alice isn't looking, she knows she has to solve the mystery. Who are the girls in the dollhouse? What happened to them? And what is their connection to the mean and mysterious woman who owns the house?
Drawing from generational family stories, this collection presents ten eerie tales set in the haunting landscapes of Newfoundland. Each narrative spans centuries, revealing the island's hidden corners and rich folklore. Accompanied by black-and-white illustrations, the book also provides traditional context for each story, celebrating the art of storytelling unique to Newfoundland.
A creepy, mysterious dollhouse takes center stage in this atmospheric middle-grade mystery for fans of Doll Bones and Small Spaces. Alice's world is falling apart. Her parents are getting a divorce, and they've cancelled their yearly cottage trip -- the one thing that gets Alice through the school year. Instead, Alice and her mom are heading to some small town where Alice's mom will be a live-in nurse to a rich elderly lady. The house is huge, imposing and spooky, and everything inside is meticulously kept and perfect -- not a fun place to spend the summer. Things start to get weird when Alice finds a dollhouse in the attic that's an exact replica of the house she's living in. Then she wakes up to find a girl asleep next to her in her bed -- a girl who looks a lot like one of the dolls from the dollhouse . . . When the dollhouse starts to change when Alice isn't looking, she knows she has to solve the mystery. Who are the girls in the dollhouse? What happened to them? And what is their connection to the mean and mysterious woman who owns the house?
A Mysterious Tale
Set in an abandoned lighthouse-keeper's house, Esther's excitement about her new home quickly turns to curiosity when a mysterious former constable arrives to welcome her family. As they settle in, the secrets of the lighthouse and its past begin to unfold, raising questions about the man's true intentions and the history of their new surroundings. Esther's journey explores themes of mystery and discovery in an intriguing coastal setting.