The Crowfield Curse

by Pat Walsh

Published by Chicken House, 2010

Adventure
Coming-of-age
Fantasy
Historical
Myths and legends
Thriller

About this book

Fourteen-year-old Will has lived and worked at Crowfield Abbey since his family were killed in a fire. His boring life takes an intriguing turn when he finds a small creature caught in a trap in the woods; a hob. The discovery of this magical creature signals the beginning of an incredible adventure for Will, as he strives to discover the answer to a secret that has haunted Crowfield for generations.

A great choice for those who like a more challenging read that really fires the imagination!

About the author

Pat Walsh was the runner up in the 2008 Times Chicken House Writing Competition. She was born in a haunted house in Kent and spent her early years in West Africa and Ireland, before her family settled in Leicestershire. At the age of nine, Pat decided she wanted to be an archaeologist, going on her first dig at 12. Now fully trained, she’s still digging to this day! However, her first love is writing and she finds her inspiration in mythology and folklore, and in Britain’s rich historical heritage. She now lives in Bedfordshire with her husband and two children.