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The Beast of Harwood Forest

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What’s hiding in Harwood Forest? When best friends Pete, Nancy, and Krish arrive at Heathland Camp for a school trip, they’re in for an adventure—just not the kind they were expecting. Nearby sits the abandoned Harwood Institute. Mystery shrouds the… Read More
The Horror of Dunwick Farm

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What’s creeping around the farm? When an unidentified plane crashes into the fields next to Dunwick Farm in Crooked Oak, it quickly becomes clear that it was carrying some unusual cargo. As the townspeople fall suddenly ill and animals start… Read More
The Invasion of Crooked Oak

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Something sinister is happening in Crooked Oak. Ever since the fracking site closed, Nancy’s parents have been acting weird. Their eyes are blank, they won’t eat—it’s like they’re no longer themselves. Before she knows it, the symptoms begin affecting others… Read More

Dan Smith

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Dan Smith is the award-winning and bestselling author of books for both children and adults. His children’s titles, which include My Friend the Enemy and Boy X, have won him numerous accolades including the Coventry Inspiration Book Award, the Essex Book Award, and nominations for the Branford Boase Award and the Young Quills Award. Dan lives in Newcastle with his family.

Chris King is an illustrator whose early career was influenced by comic art. Chris studied media production at the University of Northumbria, specializing in animation and character design. Best known for his innovative use of color and line weight, Chris has been commissioned worldwide by leading publishers, media outlets, and consumer brands such as Oxford University Press, Variety, Dorling Kindersley, and more. He lives in the UK.

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The Beast of Harwood Forest

by Dan Smith, Illustrated by Chris King

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The Horror of Dunwick Farm

by Dan Smith, Illustrated by Chris King

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The Invasion of Crooked Oak

by Dan Smith, Illustrated by Chris King

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