Shock Shop Stealaway [Hardcover]

K M Peyton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 2001 | Series: Shock Shop

Spooky or funny, surprising or frightening, SHOCK SHOP is a collection of brand-new novels by some of the greatest names in children's writing. STEALAWAY Bloodybow Castle, where Nicky's mother has a new job looking after horses, is a scary and forbidding place, steeped in centuries of Scottish history. When darkness falls, the ghosts of ancient border raiders seem to ride again - visiting the castle, its horses and inhabitants with increasing vengeance. How can Nicky and her new friend Jed protect Bloodybow's prize new stallion, Stealaway, from the ghostly marauders? And how can a mysterious white pony unlock the secrets of the past?

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5–When Nicky's mother takes a new job as a horse trainer for a wealthy American who lives in a haunted Scottish castle, the girl and her mom step into a world of mystery. Bloodybow Castle has a dark past, fueled by a feud over a priceless stallion that led to the death of a 10-year-old boy. At night, Nicky hears mysterious noises in the stable yard and later learns that the white pony, Rowan, is a ghost. She and the estate owner's son, Jed, realize that the unsettled spirits of the past present danger for the horses that currently live at Bloodybow. They work together to unravel the mysteries and try to help Rowan save the animals. While kids may stumble over some of the British terminology, the story is fast moving and should hold their interest. Small, atmospheric black-and-white drawings capture the flavor of the text. A good choice for horse lovers and mystery aficionados alike.–Kelley Rae Unger, Peabody Institute, MA
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About the Author

For decades, Kathleen Peyton has been a much-loved and respected writer for children. She grew up in London but now lives in the countryside of Essex, where she keeps horses - the subject of some of her most famous novels. Her ambition on leaving school was to become a painter, and she studied at Kingston Art School and at Manchester Art School. Kathleen has written many books for children including the Flambards novels, and, most recently, Blind Beauty. She won the Carnegie Medal with her novel The Edge of the Cloud.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Macmillan Childrens (October 12, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0333948238
• ISBN-13: 978-0333948231
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces