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Evacuated from London at the outbreak of war, Rosie is taken in by kind Mrs Taylor and her daughter Mary. But all is not as it seems. Mary resents and bullies Rosie, and Mrs Taylor is hiding a dark secret. When Rosie comes across a strange girl swimming in a local pond, she hopes they will become friends. But instead her appearance leads to a horrifying revelation that will have terrifying consequences . . .

Union Square & Co.’s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books are expertly written, thoughtfully designed with dyslexia-friendly fonts and paper tones, and carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.

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“A good opening discussion for kids on bullying and learning to be brave, especially during dark times.”
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“Adorned with some of the highest-quality illustrations in middle grade fiction…Worthy purchases for any school or public library.”
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On Sale: Jan 14, 2025
Page Count: 120 pages
Publisher: Union Square Kids
ISBN-13: 9781454958581

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Chris Priestley

About the Author

Chris Priestley is the author of the Tales of Terror series. He is inspired by the tradition of horror stories by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley. Chris is also a talented artist and illustrator, and his cartoons have been published in the Independent as well as other UK newspapers.

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