In a creaky old house on a small, damp island, someone - or something - is waiting…
A grieving family. A decaying house. A babysitter with a monstrous secret. Nothing on Gloam Island is quite what it seems...
Gwen doesn't need anyone to help her look after her younger siblings. And she isn't fooled by the beautiful babysitter with the hungry eyes and sharp teeth. But everyone else is. So if Gwen wants Esme Laverne gone, she'll have to handle it herself.
As Esme's power grows, Gwen must embrace her deepest fears before she can defeat the monster in her home for good.
Because as everyone knows, it's impossible to be brave unless you're already afraid.
| ISBN: | 9780861549528 |
| Publication date: | 14th August 2025 |
| Author: | Jack Mackay |
| Illustrator: | Ben joel Price |
| Publisher: | Rock the Boat an imprint of Oneworld Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 242 pages |
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In a creaky old house on a small, damp island, someone - or something - is waiting…
A grieving family. A decaying house. A babysitter with a monstrous secret. Nothing on Gloam Island is quite what it seems...
Gwen doesn't need anyone to help her look after her younger siblings. And she isn't fooled by the beautiful babysitter with the hungry eyes and sharp teeth. But everyone else is. So if Gwen wants Esme Laverne gone, she'll have to handle it herself.
As Esme's power grows, Gwen must embrace her deepest fears before she can defeat the monster in her home for good.
Because as everyone knows, it's impossible to be brave unless you're already afraid.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Gloam and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-12 years old
Gloam features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Fantasy / Magical, Horror & Ghost Stories, Mystery / Mythology, PSHE: Bereavement and Grief, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours, Shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Award
Gloam is available in Paperback, Audiobook
Gloam was written by Jack Mackay and published by Rock the Boat an imprint of Oneworld Publications
Gloam has 242 pages
£7.19
