The Teacher's Tales of Terror / Traction City: A World Book Day Flip Book

The Teacher's Tales of Terror / Traction City: A World Book Day Flip Book

by PhilipReeve (Author), Chris Priestley (Author)

Synopsis

"The Teacher's Tales of Terror" (Bloomsbury Children's Books). Chris Priestley has readers on the edge of their seats in this trio of terrifying stories as a teacher and his pupils share three spine-chilling tales. But, of course, with a very surprising ending that resounds like a slamming door on a quiet night! "Traction City" (Scholastic Children's Books) - In a dangerous future world where gigantic, traction-powered cities attack and devour each other, London hunts where no other predator dares. Hidden in its vast superstructure is a murderous creature that severs the right hands of its victims. A rebellious young aviatrix and a secretive scavenger boy are about to come face to face with a robotic Stalker that is terrifyingly out of control.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Edition: World Book Day ed
Publisher: Bloomsbury / Scholastic Children's Books
Published: 07 Mar 2011

ISBN 10: 0956627692
ISBN 13: 9780956627698
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: A brilliant and creepy ghost story by Chris Priestley, the master of the genre, makes a spectral appearance alongside Traction City, a fabulous Philip Reeve adventure from the world of Mortal Engines, in this World Book Day flip book 2011

Media Reviews
Praise for Chris Priestley: `Priestley builds the tension expertly, leaving you vulnerable to every creaking floorboard' * New Statesman *
Praise for Philip Reeve: `A hugely talented and versatile author . . . the emotional journeys of his characters are enthralling, never sentimental and always believable' * Daily Telegraph *
Author Bio
Chris Priestley is not only a brilliant novelist he is also an illustrator. His illustrations have appeared on the cover of his latest novel for Bloomsbury, The Dead of Winter. Chris lives in Cambridge with his family. www.bloomsbury.com/chrispriestley Philip Reeve trained as an illustrator and has contributed art to many children's books including Horrible Histories. He has been writing since he was five years old. Mortal Engines was his first published title and launched an internationally bestselling series whose seventh title, Scrivener's Moon, is published in 2011. He lives on Dartmoor. www.philip-reeve.com