The Hungry Ghost

The Hungry Ghost

H. S. Norup

H. S. Norup

A mysterious white-clad figure leads a girl towards a family mystery in this moving middle-grade adventure story of family change and buried secretsFreja arrives in Singapore during the month of the hungry ghost, when old spirits are said to roam the streets. She's struggling to settle into her dad's new, 'happy' family, and dreams only of escaping home and leaving this hot, unfamiliar city.Then one night, a mysterious girl in a white dress appears in the garden. Freja follows this figure to lush, secretive corners of the city, seeking to understand the girl's identity. Her search will lead her to an old family mystery - one that must be unravelled before the month is over, to allow both girls to be freed from the secrets of the past.
Read online
  • 132
The Changeling Child

The Changeling Child

H. S. Norup

H. S. Norup

Return to the magical world of Faerie Hill in this fantastical middle grade adventure.Twelve years ago, a child vanished from his cradle. He was never seen nor spoken of again. Saga is desperate to discover what happened - did he really just disappear? Or was he whisked away to the Faerie kingdom, to be raised as one of their own?As she searches for the truth, her best friend Alfred has his own vital mission. The mayor's relentless construction projects are devastating the natural world, and now the fearsome faeries want revenge. Only Alfred, a demi fae, can restore peace between the two realms.But as he journeys deeper into the magical kingdom than ever before, the two friends start to suspect that the lost child could be the key to everything...PRAISE FOR THE CHANGELING CHILD:'A magical ticket bringing us back to the unforgettable and enchanting world of Faerie Hill' Eve McDonnel, author of The Last Boy'Bewitching and beautiful... Love it!' Nicola Penfold, author of Where...
Read online
  • 114
The Missing Barbegazi

The Missing Barbegazi

H. S. Norup

H. S. Norup

A delightful story about the magical bonds of family and friendship by an exciting new voice in the world of children's literature'Beautiful and unusual... this unexpected and striking story is one to be savoured'Sinéad O'Hart, author of The Eye of the NorthTessa discovers the healing power of wishes when she sets out to find a missing Barbegazi, said to live in the mountains near her village. Meeting one is only the beginning of an adventure that unites generations and teaches Tessa that trust is at the heart of the best relationships.A delightful story about families, love and learning that some secrets are best kept secret – forever.A Sarah Odedina BookH.S. Norup grew up on a golf course in Denmark and has since lived in the UK, the US, Austria, Switzerland and Singapore, where she resides with her husband and two teenage sons. She has a master's degree in economics and business administration and...
Read online
  • 49
183