By Steve Cole (author) , Berat Pekmezci (illustrator)
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An ominous presence lurks in the shadows awaiting visitors who linger too long in this eerie horror for struggling teen readers from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole.
Everyone knows the abandoned old house at the edge of the woods is haunted, but one reckless boy steps inside for a dare. Creeping through the dust-covered rooms, he finds a strange message scrawled on the wall: Stay Too Long . Then, he finds letters scattered on the floor written by previous visitors. Lingering, he begins to feel the chill of a strange presence in the gloom … is it too late to run?
• Specially designed and edited to a reading age of 6, this title is aimed at seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers, and is also ideal for EAL learners, filling a crucial gap for engaging, age-appropriate titles
• Driven by a short, sharp plot, the accessible language is ideal for building confidence in independent reading and perfectly tailored for readers aged 11+
• Featuring striking black-and-white illustrations from Berat Pekmezci throughout the work to capture attention, break up the text and aid comprehension
Interest age 11+ Reading age 6+
Steve Cole was our Guest Editor in November 2011. Click here to find out more and see some of his favourite books.
Steve Cole is a hugely successful British children's author with sales of over 3 million copies. Formerly a children's book editor at various publishing houses, his Astrosaurs series launched his writing career. His work since has spanned many genres, from science fiction and adventure (including Doctor Who and Young Bond titles) to 'cli-fi' , comedy and graphic novels. Known for his lively school visits and infectious enthusiasm for storytelling, Steve has inspired thousands of young readers. In his spare time, he sings and plays bass with his band Faces Fall, teaches salsa dancing and homes rescue animals. He lives in Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire. To see more author information click here .
You can see more Steve videos on his YouTube channel - click here .
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An ominous presence lurks in the shadows awaiting visitors who linger too long in this eerie horror for struggling teen readers from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole. Everyone knows the abandoned old house at the edge of the woods is haunted, but one reckless boy steps inside for a dare.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Stay Too Long and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Stay Too Long features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Horror & Ghost Stories, Thrillers, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 11+, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Teens, Books to Motivate Reluctant Readers age 11+, Books to Motivate Teenage Reluctant Readers, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Stay Too Long was written by Steve Cole and published by Barrington Stoke an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Stay Too Long has 22 pages
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