A tense and thrilling ghost story that revisits Cornwalls industrial past. Shortstorytelling at its very best, from the UKs most beloved writer for children, the internationally acclaimed author of War Horse. It all began with a necklace, made of glistening pink cowrie shells. A long, long necklace that had taken Cherry days weeks of careful, painstaking work. It was nearly complete, and Cherry was determined it would be the longest necklace she had ever made that it would be fit for a giant! But the end of the holidays had arrived. "Youve only got today, Cherry," said her mother. "Just today, thats all." Cherry didnt mind, a day would be enough she only needed a few more shells. So, amidst the taunts of her older brothers, she set out to search for them. Then the clouds grew dark and the waves grew large, and as the storm blew in, Cherry realized, to her horror, that she was cut off from the shore. From then on, events began to take a decidedly dark turn. One from which there was no turning back...

Binding: Paperback;80 pages; Publisher: Walker Books Ltd; Classification: YFD; Weight: 200 g; Dimensions: 128 x 198 x 10

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