Big Cat Read On - The Midnight House

Paperback

Clarabelle Graves knows there’s something special about The Midnight House the moment she sees it in the vintage shop window. Unhappy living in a run-down flat, and having no money, Clarabelle dreams of the kind of life she might have if only she owned the doll’s house. But sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for.

Ask the author and Book talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience. Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.

RRP: £7.99

Imprint

Collins

ISBN

978-0-00-874486-1

Publication Date

28-04-2025

Format

Paperback

Pages

120 pages

Dimensions

130x198mm

Product Description

Clarabelle Graves knows there’s something special about The Midnight House the moment she sees it in the vintage shop window. Unhappy living in a run-down flat, and having no money, Clarabelle dreams of the kind of life she might have if only she owned the doll’s house. But sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for.

Ask the author and Book talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience. Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.

Author

Eibhlís Carcione, Illustrated by Beatriz Castro, Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat

I have always been interested in ghostly tales, the weird, the unknown, old and odd things. I love to browse in vintage shops and markets. An old book with someone’s name on the inside cover always makes me stop and think about the person who once owned the book. I have always been fascinated by dolls’ houses and antique dolls. Is there anything creepier? Writing The Midnight House gave me the chance to delve into a world of creepy dolls – and I loved bringing it to life. I am also a primary teacher and I have taught children who have experienced loss and hardship but have shown great resilience. Clarabelle Graves is inspired by those students.

Imprint

Collins

ISBN

978-0-00-874486-1

Publication Date

28-04-2025

Format

Paperback

Pages

120 pages

Dimensions

130x198mm

Product Description

Clarabelle Graves knows there’s something special about The Midnight House the moment she sees it in the vintage shop window. Unhappy living in a run-down flat, and having no money, Clarabelle dreams of the kind of life she might have if only she owned the doll’s house. But sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for.

Ask the author and Book talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience. Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.

Author

Eibhlís Carcione, Illustrated by Beatriz Castro, Prepared for publication by Collins Big Cat

I have always been interested in ghostly tales, the weird, the unknown, old and odd things. I love to browse in vintage shops and markets. An old book with someone’s name on the inside cover always makes me stop and think about the person who once owned the book. I have always been fascinated by dolls’ houses and antique dolls. Is there anything creepier? Writing The Midnight House gave me the chance to delve into a world of creepy dolls – and I loved bringing it to life. I am also a primary teacher and I have taught children who have experienced loss and hardship but have shown great resilience. Clarabelle Graves is inspired by those students.