The spirits were at work here, somehow. But why? On returning to London, Ellie investigates the mystery surrounding 47 Foster Square. Who is the sender of ghostly messages asking her for help? What is the secret of the Meadowes family? And what does Edward know about all this? With her parents about to divorce, and her Mum acting very strangely, Ellie quickly discovers that a sinister force lies between her and the truth... The?Spirit of London is the second instalment in the thrilling and suspenseful Spirits series and follows the success of The Peoples Book Prize-nominated Childish Spirits. It focuses on slavery and a mixed-race family in Georgian times. Ellie finds herself facing a very dangerous foe and will need all her courage and humanity to get her through. The Spirit of London also sets up a story arc that will continue into future books in the series. The book will appeal to girls and boys of upper primary and lower secondary age and to parents and teachers reading the book aloud!

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 200 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Troubador Publishing .

Rob Keeley has written for Chain Gang and Newsjack for BBC Radio and his books for children have been longlisted for the International Rubery Book Award and the Bath Children's Novel Award. The Sword of the Spirit is the third in his Spirits series of ghost novels for the 8-12s.