Stonestruck
Stonestruck by Helen Cresswell, published by Puffin in 1996, is a captivating work of fiction that unfolds in a vast Welsh castle where Jessica, evacuated from London during the blitz, finds herself living in solitude. Accompanied only by the gardener and housekeeper, she soon discovers that the castle gardens are home to mysterious entities, including a ghostly boy and a powerful Green Lady, creating an atmosphere filled with intrigue and suspense.
Readers will encounter a blend of supernatural elements as Jessica becomes embroiled in a deadly game of tag with the enigmatic ‘stonestruck’ children, who add to the castle’s eerie charm. This edition, consisting of 184 pages, is suitable for intermediate and junior secondary levels, offering a unique exploration of isolation and the unknown within a historical context. The narrative invites readers to delve into themes of mystery and the supernatural, making it a thought-provoking addition to any collection.
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Evacuated from London during the blitz, Jessica lives alone in a huge Welsh castle with only the gardener and housekeeper for company. But there are other, mysterious presences in the castle gardens: a ghostly boy, a powerful Green Lady, and chains of sinister ‘stonestruck’ children, engaged in a deadly game of tag, with Jessica as the quarry. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
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