The Shadow Guests

by Joan Aiken

Published February 1980

Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this thrilling edition of The Shadow Guests.

Following the double disappearance of his mother and older brother, Cosmo Curtoy is sent to live with his strange cousin in England.

When he arrives, Cosmo decides to explore the ancient Mill House on his cousins' estate - where he meets the Mill's spirited guests. . .

But can he trust them?

Join Cosmo on this supernatural time-travelling adventure and break the Curtoy's curse!


Arabel and Mortimer Stories

by Joan Aiken

Published 6 June 2019

Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this treasured edition of Arabel and Mortimer Stories.

Late one night, as Mr Jones drove his taxi home through a storm, he spotted a large black bird with a hairy fringe round its beak sprawled out in the road.

Mr Jones decides to take the bird home to Number Six, Rainwater Crescent, London, NW 3 ½, to meet his daughter, Arabel, she'll know what to do - she loves animals!

'His name's Mortimer', she said.

But it doesn't take long until the mischievous Mortimer causes chaos in the Jones household. . .


More Arabel and Mortimer

by Joan Aiken

Published 3 October 2019

Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this highly anticipated edition of More Arabel and Mortimer.

Late one night, as Mr Jones drove his taxi home through a storm, he spotted a large black bird with a hairy fringe round its beak sprawled out in the road.

Mr Jones decides to take the bird home to meet his daughter, Arabel, she'll know what to do - she loves animals!

'His name's Mortimer', she said.

Return to Number Six, Rainwater Crescent, London, NW 3 ½ with Arabel and Mortimer as this mischievous bird continues to cause chaos in the Jones household. . .