Ravencave - (Everyone Can Be a Reader (Teen Contemporary)) by Marcus Sedgwick (Paperback)

About the Book

While mucking about in the ruins of an old farm while on holiday in Yorkshire, James hears strange laughter echoing around the walls. The ghost of a young girl appears to him and urges James to follow her but at first he's too afraid.

When she appears again, this time James follows. But will he be able to face the terrible truth she reveals . . . ?

Book Synopsis

A super-readable and accessible horror story about family.

While mucking about in the ruins of an old farm while on holiday in Yorkshire, James hears strange laughter echoing around the walls. The ghost of a young girl appears to him and urges James to follow her but at first he's too afraid. When she appears again, this time James follows. But will he be able to face the terrible truth she reveals ...?

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.

Review Quotes

"A strong sense of place anchors the imagery, unraveling a timeless ghost story that will appeal to budding fans of otherworldly tales."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Sharp writing and deep themes make this a ­worthy addition to any YA collection."
--School Library Journal

About the Author

Marcus Sedgwick was one of this generation's most lauded and highly regarded writers for children and young people, having published over forty books including acclaimed Midwinterblood and The Monsters We Deserve. He won multiple prestigious awards, most notably the Michael L. Printz Award, the Branford Boase Award, the BookTrust Teenage Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award, and was shortlisted for numerous others, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and the Carnegie Medal five times. Marcus sadly passed away in November 2022 at the age of 54.