Uncorrected Proof. 8vo. Pp. 119, [2]. Glossy printed wraps.
The first in the 'The Misadventures of Danny Cloke' series, followed by the sequels A Spell Behind Bars and A Twist in the Tail. Danny Cloke takes refuge from his real-life, 21st century wicked stepmother, Aunt Mildred, in the books of his favourite author, Cyril Spectre, who turns out to be a ghost with amazing powers. Together, Cyril and Danny take revenge on Aunt Mildred and her evil organization S. L. A. Y. (the Society of Librarians Against Youth). Previous winner of the Angus Book Award and the Lancashire Children's Book of the Year.