{"title":"Dread Wood","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"dread-wood-series-jennifer-killick-6-books-collection-set-ages-9-12-paperback","title":"Dread Wood Series 6 Books Collection Set by Jennifer Killick - Ages 9-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDread Wood\u003cbr\u003eFear Ground\u003cbr\u003eFlock Horror\u003cbr\u003eDeadly Deep\u003cbr\u003eFright Bite\u003cbr\u003eCreepy Creations: World Book Day 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Farshore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet ready for a scream-and-giggle-worthy reading adventure with the Dread Wood series by Jennifer Killick, a six-book collection following Club Loser — Angelo, Hallie, Gustav, and Naira — as they battle bizarre, hilarious, and downright creepy horrors at their school and beyond. From underground caretakers to a funfair full of frights, bloodthirsty flying beasts, and a spooky school trip at sea, this brand-new paperback set delivers laugh-out-loud, page-turning horror-comedy that's perfect for reluctant and confident readers alike. A fantastic gift or classroom library addition for kids who love their scares served with a side of silly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dread Wood series turns an ordinary school into the setting for extraordinary, side-splitting horror. It all begins when four mismatched classmates — brainy Naira, sporty Hallie, gaming-obsessed Gustav, and easily spooked Angelo — are given Saturday detention and discover their teacher has been dragged underground by something sinister, while the school's creepy caretakers hum an unsettling nursery rhyme. What starts as one very bad Saturday grows into a full saga as Club Loser faces an ever-stranger lineup of threats: a fear-fueled game called Flinch that scores points for scaring friends and hides sinister clown-masked culprits at a funfair, a flock of giant vampire-like birds descending from the skies, and a summer school trip aboard a boat off the coast of France that turns into an underwater nightmare. Each installment ramps up the comedy alongside the chills, with Killick's trademark blend of monster-movie thrills, laugh-out-loud banter, and genuine warmth between the four friends. The set also includes Fright Bite and the World Book Day 2024 title Creepy Creations, both continuing Club Loser's escapades with fresh scares and the same fast-paced, illustrated style loved by middle-grade readers. Written for kids who love to be scared just enough to shriek and laugh about it, these books balance genuine tension with silly, relatable humor and likeable characters. Whether read in order or dipped into individually, the six stories build a vivid, spooky world that begs to be revisited, delivered in short chapters and punchy prose that keep pages turning long after bedtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 6-book Dread Wood collection by Jennifer Killick, including the World Book Day 2024 title Creepy Creations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorror-comedy adventures perfect for kids who love scares balanced with silly, laugh-out-loud humor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows four relatable heroes — Angelo, Hallie, Gustav, and Naira — across six spine-tingling, fast-paced stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and punchy prose make these books great for reluctant and confident readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback set, ideal for a classroom library, birthday gift, or summer reading stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fun, age-appropriate introduction to horror fiction for middle-grade readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDread Wood — Angelo, Hallie, Gustav, and Naira are stuck in Saturday detention when their teacher is dragged underground and the school's caretakers start humming a sinister nursery rhyme.\u003cbr\u003eFear Ground — Club Loser heads to a funfair where a fear-scoring game called Flinch and a crew of clown-masked strangers turn a day of fun into a hunt for answers.\u003cbr\u003eFlock Horror — A terrifying flock of giant, blood-hungry birds descends from the skies, forcing the gang into their fiercest battle yet.\u003cbr\u003eDeadly Deep — A Year 8 school trip aboard a boat off the coast of France goes horribly wrong when ocean-life lessons turn into an underwater nightmare.\u003cbr\u003eFright Bite — Club Loser faces a fresh and ferocious scare in another fast-paced, funny-scary chapter of the series.\u003cbr\u003eCreepy Creations: World Book Day 2024 — A World Book Day 2024 special edition bringing a bite-sized dose of Dread Wood mischief and mayhem to new and returning readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJennifer Killick is a British author known for writing scary, funny, and heartfelt fiction for middle-grade readers. She draws on her love of monster movies, playground humor, and spine-tingling storytelling to create adventures that make kids laugh out loud one page and hide behind a cushion the next. Alongside the Dread Wood series, she has built a following for stories that champion misfit heroes, close friendships, and the courage to face your fears — literally. Killick's books are celebrated for their fast pacing, short chapters, and inclusive characters, making them a favorite pick for reluctant readers and horror-comedy fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith four unforgettable friends, laugh-out-loud scares, and a school setting turned upside down, this collection is pure page-turning fun for young horror fans. It makes a brilliant birthday gift, stocking stuffer, back-to-school pick, or summer reading must-have for kids who like their scares served with a hearty side of humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jennifer Killick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58432626065782,"sku":"MAN-PR-U020840-7063168827","price":44.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/dread-wood-collection-jennifer-killick-paperback.jpg?v=1786517503"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/dread-wood.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}