The Boy In The Cemetery

by Sebastian Gregory

This is the story of a girl who lived but was not alive…

Carrie Anne is desperately unhappy. Tangled in a web of abuse, she seeks solace in the cemetery that backs onto her garden. But something creeps between the gravestones. Carrie Anne is not alone…

…and a boy who was dead, but could not die.

'The cemetery is home to a boy. He has guarded these forgotten bones since meeting a gruesome end two hundred years ago. Neither dead nor alive, he has been watching for a long time. And now, he finally has the visitor he’s been waiting for…

The perfect twisted tale for fans of Angela Carter, Grimm's Fairy Tales and Tim Burton

Praise for Sebastian Gregory

'It reminded me of Tim Burton’s ‘The Corpse Bride’ and ‘The Nightmare before Christmas’ which I really loved - Candy's Bookcase on The Boy in the Cemetery

'Within the pages of The Boy in the Cemetery, I found that incredible part of my imagination that I realise I'd lost somewhere in the process of growing up. I was enthralled, entranced, and completely enchanted. I would happily, happily, happily read anything by Sebastian all day long.' - 5 cupcakes from Becca's Books to The Boy in the Cemetery

'Every now and then you come across a book that blows you away, this is one of those books.' - 5 stars from Nicky Peacock to The Asylum for Fairy Tale Creatures

'This novella is magnificent. It is hauntingly magical.' - The Modest Verge on The Gruesome Adventures of Alice in Undeadland

• ISBN13: 9781474007771
• Publish Date: 29 October 2014
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Carina
• Format: eBook (EPUB)
• Pages: 160
• Language: English
• URL: http://harpercollins.co.uk

Reviews

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My Review:

This was not what I was expecting. I thought I was about to read a story about a boy and a girl helping each other, work through some issues and becoming strong loving friends. It was in a way but a little darker and a lot more scary. The story starts with the Boys life and everything he is going through, then it goes to the Girl, Carrie Ann, and the awful life she has. Both characters broke my heart, I cared about them and the story was scary, emotional and fascinating.

I haven't read a book like this before it was scary and terrifying but emotional and heartbreaking the characters tug at your heart and they don't have it easy but you are happy they have each other. The ending was amazing and I hope there will be another. The Author Sebastian Gregory  is very new to me but one that I plan to read again. I liked his writing style and he can really tell an amazingly scare but heart felt story. This story touches on some sensitive subjects and things that happen in the book are unexpected and horrific and should be read with caution.

Recommend: This book is just wow and needs to be read by many.

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