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A stunning, spooky and special ghost stories collection made in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces. Inspired by real stories from the centuries old palaces, this book is perfect for fans of the supernatural, but also those who love their history with a touch of spook-factor.

The unusual creak of a floorboard, a flash of light in the dark and the eerie breeze from a closed window . . . We've all heard tales of phantoms and spooks haunting old buildings, but how many of them can be linked back to real people, real lives and real history?

From the Grey Lady who walks the corridors of Hampton Court Palace to the headless ghost of Anne Boleyn at the Tower of London, these spine-tingling tales of ghosts, phantoms and unexplained occurrences will bring history to life in the spookiest way possible. Inspired by true tales, with thrilling stories from a selection of talented authors and spooky black-and-white illustrations, this unique collection is sure to keep readers of every age up long past their bedtimes . . .

Product details

Published 06 Jan 2026
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 304
ISBN 9781526671196
Imprint Bloomsbury Children's Books
Dimensions 216 x 135 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

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Alexia Casale

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Catherine Johnson

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E.L. Norry

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Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is the award-winning author…

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Imogen Russell Williams

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Jasmine Richards

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Larry Hayes

Larry Hayes is afraid of zombies in lifts, vampire…

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Sam Sedgman

Sam Sedgman is a bestselling author, confirmed ner…

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Sophie Kirtley

Sophie Kirtley grew up in Northern Ireland, where…

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Jim Helmore

Jim Helmore published his first children’s book, L…

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Joseph Coelho

Joseph Coelho is a poet and Children’s book author…

Illustrator

Pam Smy

Pam Smy is an artist, illustrator and lecturer. Sh…

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