Horror/ Children's Books; "The girl was standing by the window, looking at the lavender, her small face solemn. 'Hello,' said Jane bravely. The girl turned slowly, gave a small smile...and disappeared." Jane is a bookworm. So left with the bookless Hildreths when her parents sail off to Scotland. Jane is soon bored. Then, as if by magic, a book appears on her bedside table - and the next night, another one...But how and from whom?

 

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by Walker Books Ltd .

Martin Waddell is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest living writers of books for children. He has won many awards for his work, including the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2004.