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Seven Ghosts


Synopsis


The award-winning author of Tales of Terror stirs up old ghosts in this spine-tingling, multi-narrative horror.

Jake and the other finalists in a writing competition have been invited to a stately house for a tour like no other. As their guide leads them through grand rooms, hidden nooks and magnificent grounds, they hear the stories of seven ghosts who haunt the halls. But strange shapes and shadows follow Jake as he journeys through the house and with each tale that Jake hears, he begins to feel more uneasy. All is not as it seems and soon Jake will discover that something is very, very wrong …Old ghosts are stirred-up for Halloween in this spine-tingling, multi-narrative horror. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+

Chris Priestley

Summary

Chapter 1: The Arrival

* Seventeen-year-old Judy Bolton arrives at the spooky Blackwood Hall in upstate New York to visit her friend Nancy Drew.
* Nancy is away on a case, but Judy is greeted by Mrs. Wilson, the housekeeper, who reveals that seven ghosts are said to haunt the house.

Chapter 2: A Mysterious Note

* Judy finds a cryptic note in her room, warning her to leave Blackwood Hall.
* She ignores the note and explores the house, discovering a secret passage leading to a hidden room.

Chapter 3: The Screaming Skull

* In the hidden room, Judy encounters a glowing skull that screams and frightens her.
* She suspects that the ghosts are trying to scare her away, but she remains determined to uncover the truth.

Chapter 4: The Other Ghosts

* Judy encounters the other ghosts, including a ghostly dog, a lady in white, and a mysterious stranger.
* Each ghost tells her a different story, hinting at a sinister past and a hidden treasure.

Chapter 5: The Hidden Treasure

* Judy uncovers a map hidden in the fireplace that leads to a treasure buried in the woods.
* She follows the map, accompanied by the ghostly stranger, who turns out to be a former owner of Blackwood Hall.

Chapter 6: The Trapped Ghosts

* Judy discovers that the ghosts are trapped in the house by an evil entity.
* She realizes that the treasure is the key to freeing them, but she must first confront the evil spirit.

Chapter 7: The Final Confrontation

* Judy and the ghostly stranger face off against the evil entity in a battle of wits and courage.
* Judy uses her quick thinking and the treasure to trap the entity, freeing the ghosts and restoring peace to Blackwood Hall.

Chapter 8: The Aftermath

* With the ghosts now at rest, Judy and Mrs. Wilson prepare to leave Blackwood Hall.
* Judy reflects on her adventure and the realization that even in the face of fear, courage and determination can triumph.