The Haunting of Aveline Jones
Children's, Age 9-12 | Paperback Published on: 17/09/2020
£6.99
Bookseller Reviews
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Perfect middle grade ghost story!
This is as close to perfect to a middle grade ghost story mystery as we're gonna get!
Aveline is forced to stay with her Aunt in the lead-up to Halloween ... READ MORE
I couldn’t think of better ghost story for young readers!
Before I start this review, I wanted to say thank you to the Usborne for sending me a proof and giving me the opportunity to read this awesome book!
I s... READ MORE
Cornish Ghost Story as satifying as a pasty
This had the feel of a traditional story in the Susan Cooper mode.
Aveline has to go and stay with her strict Aunty in the Cornish coastal town of Malmout... READ MORE
Middle Grade, Ghostie, Goodness!
A really good, spooky, middle grade read!
I loved that this book promised paranormal, and it delivered!
Lots of creepy vibes, great eerie atmosphere,... READ MORE
Atmospheric, creepy and chilling
I wish this book had been around when I was growing up – younger me would have loved it (of course present me did too!) Atmospheric, creepy and chilling it... READ MORE
Fantastically Spooky
This truly is the PERFECT October read. It is deeply atmospheric, super spooky but heartwarming and wholesome at the same time. If you are looking for a bo... READ MORE
Gripping and chilling
]Talk about a gripping read, picked it up at noon, finished it by 4:30pm, just couldn’t tear myself away!
We follow the adventures of Aveline Jones (great... READ MORE
Spooky, Gripping, My new favourite book!
This book was EVERYTHING you could ever want in a middle grade spooky read. I haven't felt gripped by a book in this way since I read Point Horror and Goo... READ MORE
Synopsis
Turn on your torches and join Aveline Jones!
Aveline loves reading ghost stories, so a dreary half-term becomes much more exciting when she discovers a spooky old book. Not only are the stories spine-tingling, but it belonged to a girl called Primrose Penberthy, who vanished mysteriously, never to be seen again. Intrigued, Aveline decides to investigate Primrose's disappearance, with some help from her new friend, Harold.
Now someone...or something, is stirring. And it is looking for Aveline.
The first in a deliciously spine-tingling, spooky new series, where mysteries are always solved, spirits are always laid to rest, and everybody gets to bed on time. Perfect for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler.
- Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
- ISBN: 9781474972147
- Number of pages: 224
- Weight: 190g
- Dimensions: 199 x 132 x 15 mm
Customer Reviews
View allA deliciously chilling horror for middle-grade readers, full of menacing scarecrows and malevolent spirits!
Aveline Jones loves stories of ghouls and ghosts; fascinated by the idea of the dead returning to life. Ghosts are everywhere, so Aveline always keeps an e... READ MORE
A perfect ghost and mystery story!
Everything about this book grabbed my attention - the cover, the illustrations throughout, the premise and the main character in Aveline to name a few. Thi... READ MORE
Thrilling, mysterious & spooky - the perfect Halloween read!
“Malmouth appeared to have all the right ingredients for a Haunting. Stormy weather. Old houses. The eerie grey swell of the sea. But, most of all, that un... READ MORE
Just enough chills for an autumn evening
This is a really good start to what looks like a new series of supernatural stories. The characters were well developed and I especially liked Aveline who ... READ MORE
Perfect little spooky read for all ages!
There will always be something about dark middle-grade/children novels that utterly terrifies me. Set in a bleak fictional town, Malmouth, Aveline Jones g... READ MORE
“But things were different here. The monsters were real.”
✨“But things were different here. The monsters were real.”✨
— Phil Hickes, The Haunting of Aveline Jones
First in a new series
Thank you to the publishers for this review copy, this is a brilliantly spooktastic read!
This is the first book in a new series and it is fantastic, certa... READ MORE
A superbly spine-tingling middle-grade mystery!
What an absolutely superbly spine-tingling story! The Haunting of Aveline Jones is a satisfyingly chilling, tension-filled and eerily atmospheric story, a... READ MORE
Spooky!
This was a thrillingly spooky read, with a great coastal setting. It reminded me of the classic children's horror Room 13, set in Whitby, although this is ... READ MORE
The perfect spooky middle grade
This is the perfect book to read on a rainy October day, curled up under a blanket, candles lit, hot chocolate steaming beside you. This book follows Aveli... READ MORE
A spine-tingling read!
I am a big fan of the Halloween season and am always looking for books with creepy vibes to read throughout October to get me into the spooky mood. However... READ MORE
An Addictive Middle Grade Ghost Story
Have you ever started reading a book and you instantly go "Oh boy, this is going to be good!"? Well, it's very rare for me to get that strong a reaction wi... READ MORE
Perfect to get in the Halloween mood!
I grew up in a town with a castle, the resident ghost there 'The Green Lady', haunting the ramparts waiting for her executed lover to return. As a kid, I w... READ MORE
A ghostly success
The first thing I need to say is that I am glad I read this in the summer, while the nights are light haha! Not that it would be too scary for children, I ... READ MORE
Brilliantly eerie & deliciously spooky
When Aveline Jones discovers she has to spend October half-term with her slightly aloof Aunt Lilian in Malmouth, a deserted seaside town, she’s far from ha... READ MORE
Edge-of-your-seat spooky
The Haunting of Aveline Jones is a fast paced, spooky read which kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I couldn't put it down!
It will del... READ MORE
The perfect middle-grade spine-tingler
I really could not put this book down! It is the perfect autumnal ghost story and will send shivers down your spine.
Aveline Jones has been sent to stay w... READ MORE
A fantastic, properly scary middle grade ghost story - not just for Hallowe'en.
When you read a ghost story in broad daylight on a summer afternoon and you find the hairs standing up on the back of your neck, you know that it’s going t... READ MORE
A great read for younger readers
I've just finished the haunting of Aveline Jones and as a lady in my 40's I know I am not this novels target audience, but I have to say I loved it, The ... READ MORE
A Perfect Halloween Horror
I was initially drawn to The Haunting of Aveline Jones because of the gorgeous cover art. I know that you're not supposed to be judging books by their cove... READ MORE
Engaging, atmospheric and surprisingly spooky
One of the best middle grade ghost stories I’ve read. The essence of autumn is perfectly captured in its atmospheric pages, and it’s far creepier than I ex... READ MORE
Brilliantly eerie & deliciously spooky
When Aveline Jones discovers she has to spend October half-term with her slightly aloof Aunt Lilian in Malmouth, a deserted seaside town, she’s far from ha... READ MORE
Cosy, spooky Halloween read, perfect for confident middle-grade readers!
The story is illustrated by these wonderful, atmospheric images by Keith Robinson that really add to the drama. The scarecrows bearing an uncanny resemblan... READ MORE
Ghost Stories and Creepy Scarecrows
“Do you ever feel like something bad is about to happen? I’ve been getting that a lot lately. P.P.”
Aveline Jones loves ghost stories and cheese sandwiche... READ MORE
Loved it!
I loved this book. It was so easy to read and the characters shine off the page. Along the way there were times when the story gave me genuine chills which... READ MORE
Looking forward to the series!!
This book was a PERFECT Halloween read!!
It was an extremely well-done modern day ghost story!! I love how the author set up each chapter with a creepy ... READ MORE
Chilling Ghost Story
The Haunting of Aveline Jones is a brilliant start to a brilliantly spooky series. Both the cover and the story remind me a lot of 'Scary Stories To Tell i... READ MORE
Enter the eerie world of Malmouth
I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley and Usborne in return for an honest review.
This book is a brilliantly creepy story packed full of suspense ... READ MORE
Romance, Ghost, Amazing book
Perfect for those who loves ghost stories and cute parts of romance. Soft words from Harold.
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