Adapted and illustrated editions of classic gothic literature at easy-to-read levels for a new generation of readers aged 7+.

An opera house haunted by a musical spirit and a castle whose owner sleeps in a coffin are just two of the places these ten spooky stories transport readers to. Based on the world’s most famous gothic literature, they have been simplified and sanitised for a younger audience, with all the excitement and thrills of the originals.

Includes QR codes for the FREE audiobooks!

This 10-book box set includes adapted and illustrated editions of Dracula, Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, The Phantom of the Opera, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Ghost Pirates, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Mysteries of Udolpho and The Invisible Man.

Gemma Barder lives in Market Harborough, Leicester, with her family and a mischievous cocker spaniel. She started life working in children’s and pre-teen magazines before moving into the world of publishing. She’s now a freelance writer full time and writes activity books, treasuries, novels and storybooks for children, as well as publishing her own magazine. Gemma writes a wide range of children’s books for Sweet Cherry, with more projects in the pipeline.

Nick Moffatt has been a freelance illustrator for the past 20 years, working in film, television, advertising and animation. He has a real passion for storytelling and narratives. Recently his Beat generation book cover designs were highly commended in the World Illustration Awards.