Terror of Hilltop House

Will anyone believe what's going on at Hilltop House ...?
When Pete, Krish and Nancy read a story in the local paper about missing sheep and weird gunk found in a field near Hilltop House, they're sure there's a mystery to be investigated. 
The research farm at Hilltop is working on the creation of new bio-fuels, but when a storm knocks out the power in the local area and something escapes from the farm, it's clear that the research has gone horribly wrong  ...
Can the brave trio save their village from a truly terrifying threat?

About the author

Chris King is an illustrator whose early career was influenced by comic art. Chris studied Media Production at the University of Northumbria, specialising in Animation and Character design. Best known for his innovative use of colour and line weight, Chris has been commissioned worldwide by leading publishers, media outlets and consumer brands such as Oxford University Press, Variety, Dorling Kindersley, The Guardian Guide and more.

Summary

A ground–breaking experiment at a new research farm quickly grows out of control in this modern take on Day of the Triffids from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. The fourth adventure in the Crooked Oak series.

Product details

• Authors: Dan Smith
• Assisted by: Chris King (Illustration)
• Publisher: Barrington Stoke
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.01.2023
• EAN: 9781800901308
• ISBN: 978-1-80090-130-8
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: The Crooked Oak Mysteries
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Horror, JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stories, Science fiction (Children's / Teenage), People & places (Children's / Teenage), General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction, JUVENILE FICTION / Science Fiction / General, Interest age: from c 9 years, Horror & ghost stories, chillers (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE FICTION / Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural, Thrillers (Children's / Teenage), For reluctant or struggling readers (children / teenagers), Farm animals (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense, Farm animals, Rural & farm life, Inventors, inventions & experiments