The Dark Behind the Curtain Gillian Cross

Name: The Dark Behind the Curtain By Gillian Cross
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The Dark Behind the Curtain by Gillian Cross

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Summary

'They all come' - the voice was low and gloating - 'rich and poor, old and young, they all need the barber . . . I sit them in my chair and . . . I cuts 'em! From ear to ear!' When Jackus gets involved with the school play, he thinks it's going to be a bore. He couldn't be more wrong . . .

The Dark Behind the Curtain Summary

The Dark Behind the Curtain by Gillian Cross

'This play we're doing, it's not true, is it? I mean, there never was a Sweeney Todd who killed people?' Jackus never wanted to be in the school play, but he didn't have much choice. Now he sees that what's unfolding on-stage is more than just acting, more than just pretend. Strange things are happening. Terrifying things. Ghostly footprints. Unexplained whispering. The touch of a cold hand in the shadows . . . What has been woken by the play's dark words? Can Jackus stop it, or are the actors doomed to play out the tragedy to the bitter end?

The Dark Behind the Curtain Reviews

Probably the best ghost story of my childhood . . . when I think back to my favourite books ever, this is one of them. * Amazon reviewer *
compulsive reading * Junior Bookshelf *
a thoroughly nightmarish and at the same time utterly convincing ghost story * Times Educational Supplement *
a well-wrought plot . . . vividly-drawn characters, and a unity of setting, oppressively enclosed. * Times Literary Supplement *

About Gillian Cross

Gillian Cross was born in 1945, and has written more than 40 books for children. In the past, she has worked in a primary school, as an assistant to a village baker, as a childminder, and as an assistant to a member of parliament. Gillian is a huge supporter of libraries, and for eight years was a member of the committee which advises government ministers about public libraries. She now lives in Dorset with her husband and family, and enjoys playing the piano, orienteering, and reading in her spare time.

Additional information

Sku

GOR005426230

ISBN 13

9780192731630

ISBN 10

0192731637

Title

The Dark Behind the Curtain by Gillian Cross

Author

Gillian Cross

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Year published

20100701

Number of pages

160

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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