The Demon Headmaster
No. of pages 160
Published: 1997
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In "The Demon Headmaster" by Gillian Cross, a group of children at a seemingly ordinary school discover that their headmaster possesses sinister powers of control. New student as well as the protagonist, Dinah Hunter, quickly realizes something is wrong when her classmates behave oddly and follow the headmaster’s orders without question. As she tries to uncover the truth, Dinah suspects that the headmaster is manipulating minds to maintain his authority. With the help of her friends, she must find a way to expose the headmaster's dark secrets and free their school from his malevolent grasp. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Puffin, Puffin Modern Classics .
There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 1997 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
Gillian Cross is perhaps best known for her Demon Headmaster series and its BBC adaptation. She has won many of the most prestigious awards for children's fiction, including the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread Children's Book Award and the Smarties Prize.
This book is in the following series:
Puffin Modern Classics
The "Puffin Modern Classics" series is a celebrated collection of timeless children's literature published by Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. This series aims to introduce young readers to classic stories that have stood the test of time, reimagining them for a new generation. The series features a wide variety of titles, including classics from various genres, such as adventure, fantasy, realism, and historical fiction and encompasses works by renowned authors. While retaining the essence of the original works, the Puffin Modern Classics often feature updated illustrations, introductions, and sometimes new afterwords to provide context for contemporary readers. This approach helps bridge the gap between past and present, making the stories more accessible to today's readers. The series is primarily aimed at children aged 8 and older.
