Return to Groosham Grange

by Anthony Horowitz

The ghoulishly funny sequel to Groosham Grange by number one bestselling author Anthony Horowitz.

In the wickedly funny sequel to Groosham Grange by bestselling author Anthony Horowitz, someone is trying to destroy David Eliot's school. A year ago, he'd have been happy to see the end of Groosham Grange and its ghoulish teachers. Now, he's on course to win the Unholy Grail, a cup of magical power presented to the star pupil. But a series of suspicious mishaps sees the gap between David and new boy Vincent King narrow alarmingly. Someone, it seems, is trying to stop David winning – and, worse, threatening Groosham Grange itself!

• ISBN10: 1406371300
• ISBN13: 9781406371307
• Publish Date: 18 February 2016 (first published 5 May 2003)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
• Format: eBook
• Language: English

Reviews

Return to Groosham Grange picks up a year after the events of the first book. David and Jill have settled into school and David is excelling at all his classes. He looks like he's all set to win the Unholy Grail - an award for the new Student Master which means they're the best in the school. The Unholy Grail is a decorative goblet and a powerful artefact that ensures the school's existence. If removed from the school, Groosham Grange will no longer exist. But it seems someone is after the grail and it's up to David to stop them.

I liked the second book a lot more than the first one. The extra 25+ pages or so really helped to smooth out the narrative and allow for a bit more depth and character development. Although I was disappointed that there wasn't more of Jill. There was also an actual mystery in this book and I liked the way the story unfolded the clues and the conclusion. I mean it wasn't particularly hard to guess but it was well written and very enjoyable to read. Plus if the first book missed the mark (for me) for horror, then this second book nailed it. The wax works coming to life was creepy as fk.

Overall a funny, sarcastic read. 4 stars for both me and the target audience.