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As soon as she moves to Penhallow Place, Poppy can't wait to unravel its mysteries. One night, she sleepwalks into the garden and wakes to find her hand on the head of one of the stone dogs that guard the steps down to the lawn. Then she feels him lick her cheek! The dog introduces himself as Rex, an Irish Wolfhound, who lived at Penhallow hundreds of years earlier. And he is not the only resident ghost... Soon Poppy finds herself investigating the story of William Penhallow, who was killed in the First World War aged only 17.

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Bestselling author, Holly Webb, is back with an enchanting new series, The Hounds of Penhallow Place. With mystery, magic and action-packed adventure. Ages: 8+

Author Biography

Holly Webb is one of Britain's best-loved children's writers. She has written over a hundred books for children and her work has been translated into over thirty languages. Holly lives in Tilehurst, just outside of Reading, Berkshire, with her husband, three children and several cats. Visit www.holly-webb.com or @HollyKateWebb. Jason Cockcroft graduated from Falmouth School of Art and is the illustrator/author of over 40 children's books. He has worked with numerous publishers, notably illustrating covers for the last three books in the HARRY POTTER series. Jason has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and he won the inaugural Blue Peter Book Award for A PILGRIM'S PROGRESS.

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