When the Matheson family find their living room frighteningly tidy they know that something very odd is going on. But they're not quite ready for Hairy Bill - a seriously shaggy bogle, and the family's very own house spirit. He used to do chores on the island farms of ancient Mathesons but now he's moved to the city - right into Alex Matheson's house. And he won't stop cleaning. And re-decorating. He even puts a deer head up on the wall!

First Alex thought that this hairy ghoul might be cool to have around. But now he's had enough. For there's a sinister side to Hairy Bill and the Mathesons had better act fast. Enter Olly Spellmaker, a motor bike-riding, leather-clad witch who might be able to get rid of the bogle AND tell Alex about his own spooky skills . . .

This book features in the following series: Olly Spellmaker, Shock Shop .

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by Pan Macmillan .

Susan Price is the acclaimed author of many books for children of all ages. In 1987 she won the Carnegie Medal for her novel The Ghost Drum and in 1994 was shortlisted again for Heads and Tales (both Faber). Her work draws inspiration from her native Black Country, where she still lives. David Roberts was born in Liverpool. He studied fashion and worked in the industry for several years before going on to illustrate children's books. He has also published Dirty Bertie with Little Tiger Press.