Vanishing of Aveline Jones

Turn on your torches and join Aveline Jones!

Aveline is determined to discover the truth behind her uncle's mysterious disappearance when she travels to his home with Mum and Aunt Lilian. After years of hoping Aveline's uncle would return, they have finally decided to sell his house - but Aveline and Harold have other plans.

Sneaking into her uncle's study, Aveline discovers he had been researching possible supernatural activity around an ancient burial mound - and linked this with the unexplained disappearances of other local villagers. Dark, magical forces are at work, and they'll do anything to remain hidden, as Aveline and Harold soon learn...

Join the world of Aveline Jones, where mysteries are solved, spirits are laid to rest, and everybody gets to bed on time. Perfect for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison and Jennifer Killick.

About the author

Born in the UK, Phil now lives with his wife in Oregon, where he works as an advertising copywriter. He has a passion for horror, ghosts, and all things that go bump in the night.

Product details

• Authors: Phil Hickes
• Assisted by: Keith Robinson (Illustration), Robinson Keith (Illustration)
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.10.2022
• EAN: 9781474972161
• ISBN: 978-1-4749-7216-1
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Aveline Jones
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Anthologies, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, Hallowe’en, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Interest age: from c 9 years, JUVENILE FICTION / Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales), Fantasy & Magical Realism (Children's/Ya), Family & Home Stories (Children's/Ya), Crime & Mystery Fiction (Children's/Ya), Horror & Ghost Stories, Chillers (Children's/Ya), Mysteries & The Supernatural (Children's/Ya)