A meteorite harbouring an alien lifeform crashes to Earth with horrifying consequences in this gruesome and gripping tale from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. A meteorite harbouring an alien lifeform crashes to Earth with horrifying consequences in this gruesome and gripping tale from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. What’s slithering about deep underground …? When a meteorite crashes to Earth near Crooked Oak, Pete, Nancy and Krish are determined to find it. But they’re not the only ones … After spotting one of their teachers up on the moor where the meteorite landed, they start to wonder if his strangely altered behaviour and appearance might be connected to the arrival from outer space. But nothing could prepare them for the horror they uncover deep down in Killburn Mine … “Feels like a magnificent episode of the Twilight Zone or Doctor Who – one that stays with you for being so eerily strange it gives you goosebumps” – Chris Soul on The Invasion of Crooked Oak “A gruesome, gripping and chilling tale with frightful consequences. I love the twists and terrifying atmosphere that Dan creates." – Little Posts of Library Treasures, blog "Prepare to have your spine well and truly tingled … With a twisting, terrifying plot, King’s wonderfully atmospheric black and white illustrations … this is a terrific, fast-paced tale of three brave youngsters caught up in an out-of-this-world adventure. Expect thrills, chills and spills…" – Lancashire Evening Post "The tension and fear factor are gradually turned up to the max by this experienced horror/science-fiction author … there are many, ‘What would you do?’ moments, which would be interesting to discuss in class or small groups." – English 4-11 New for 2024, Book 5 in award-winning author Dan Smith's creepy sci-fi Crooked Oak Mysteries series. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Doctor Who and Crater Lake aged 9+! Dan Smith is the award-winning and bestselling author of books for both children and adults. His children’s titles, which include My Friend the Enemy and Boy X, have won him numerous accolades including the Coventry Inspiration Book Award, the Essex Book Award, and nominations for the Branford Boase Award and the Young Quills Award. Dan lives in Newcastle with his family. 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. New for 2024, Book 5 in award-winning author Dan Smith's creepy sci-fi Crooked Oak Mysteries series. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Doctor Who and Crater Lake aged 9+! - The fifth chilling installment in the hugely popular Crooked Oak series, reuniting the mystery-solving gang for their most gruesome case yet - Ideal for fans of Doctor Who, Stranger Things and Jennifer Killick’s Dread Wood and Crater Lake books - Dan Smith seamlessly taps into real-life events, with National Geographic recently breaking the story “Alien minerals never found on Earth identified in meteorite” - Series-wide POS available, including bookmarks and posters Competition: Crater Lake; Dread Wood; The Haunting of Aveline Jones; Seven Ghosts; Freeze. Jennifer Killick; Phil Hickes; Chris Priestley
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