Grace walks her dog through the woods with her cousin, Austin. When the path they’re following stops, they turn back to find it has disappeared. They’re driven deeper into the woods, where they discover an abandoned funfair. When they step onto the grounds, the lights turn on. Maybe it isn’t abandoned after all… Papercuts II is a modern, eerie series written by respected authors specifically to appeal to students aged 13+. The books have a reading age of 8–9 and a manageable word count of 5,000–6,000. They are positively brimming with twists, turns, thrills, chills and toe-curling frights; perfect for keeping your readers satisfied until the very end. These eye-catching titles are ideal for struggling readers or more able readers who enjoy a quick read. But be warned, not suitable for those only partial to a happy ending.

Illustrated by: James Lawrence