Lucas is lonely. Orphaned and sent to live with his formidable guardian in a vast mansion, he longs for a friend.
Then Anna-Marie arrives. She’s spoilt and wilful – and practically half his age. Lucas feels more alone than ever.
But one night something terrible happens. Lucas and Anna-Marie face a terrifying and treacherous ordeal, alone in the hostile city streets. Together, they must fight to survive …
The 40th anniversary edition of a compelling tale of villainy and suspense – from the best-selling author of THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE.
Then Anna-Marie arrives. She’s spoilt and wilful – and practically half his age. Lucas feels more alone than ever.
But one night something terrible happens. Lucas and Anna-Marie face a terrifying and treacherous ordeal, alone in the hostile city streets. Together, they must fight to survive …
The 40th anniversary edition of a compelling tale of villainy and suspense – from the best-selling author of THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE.
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Joan Aiken is one of the most remarkable writers in modern children's fiction.
An old-fashioned rattling good yarn, full of extraordinary characters and gloriously rich language
Joan Aiken is a superb storyteller. Even when her stories touch on the dark, mystical side, they pull children with with fascination, not fear
Fog Hounds: 'Spellbinding adventures which are modern fairy tales.'
A gem from the top-class author of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
A collection of manageably short but grippingly exciting tales that will have (children) coming back for more.