Count Karlstein

Written by Philip Pullman · Illustrated by Diana Bryan

Two nieces must outsmart a demon huntsman and their scheming uncle on All Souls' Eve.

3.5 Goodreads · 2,618 ratings

243 pages· 48,722 words· Est. 7 hour read· 860L

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Bookroo's summary

On All Souls' Eve, the sinister Zamiel the Demon Huntsman targets Castle Karlstein. The malevolent count plans to sacrifice his nieces, Lucy and Charlotte, to save himself. As ghostly hounds approach, the girls must outwit their uncle and his henchmen to escape a terrifying fate. Will they find a way to survive the night, or will the demon claim his prey? This thrilling tale blends horror and humor, perfect for young readers seeking a spine-tingling adventure.

From the publisher

Now in paperback, a spooky and funny middle-grade thriller from the author of The Golden Compass. Can you hear the distant howling of hounds and the thunder of ghostly hooves? It’s All Souls’ Eve and Zamiel the Demon Huntsman has come to claim his prey! He’s headed straight for Castle Karlstein, where the evil count has hatched an evil plan; he’ll sacrifice his two young nieces to save himself. Can Lucy and Charlotte outwit their uncle and his oily henchmen to escape their dreadful fate? From the award-winning author of The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife comes a spooky, funny thriller just right for those middle-grade readers looking for horror–and humor.

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