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"A chilling, tensely atmospheric horror story packed with eerie chills, clever twists and a terrifying folklore monster."
October 2026 Book of the Month
This creepy tale of an isolated community plagued by twisted reflections and a sinister, cunning monster that hides amongst them, is a strong choice for young readers who enjoy genuinely scary stories that send shivers down the spine.
At less than 250 pages Lykewise packs a lot in and is impressively satisfying. The isolated, foggy fenland setting brilliantly adds to the ever-deepening creepy tension. This is a remote community that supports and cares for each other, so when villager turns on villager and their deepest, most violent secrets are revealed, escape feels near impossible.
The sinister Lykewise monster is so skilfully depicted that I found myself searching to see if such creatures already exist in folklore, certain that they must. An exact time period is never specified, which further adds to the timeless, folklore feel of the novel.
Deliciously dark with instances of stomach-churning grossness this a horror story not to miss. Perfect for fans of Jack Mackay, the Red Eye series and Stranger Things.
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Don't look to closely into the mirror. It may look back...
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Lykewise and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Lykewise features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Adventure Stories, Horror & Ghost Stories, Thrillers, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
Paperback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. In Stock.
Lykewise was written by Darren Simpson and published by Pushkin Children's Books
Lykewise has 238 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
