From the looks of the title and cover of this book it looks like a mystery book.I know your not suppose to judge a book by its cover,but I love mystery books and I'd love to read this.I could be wrong about it being a mystery book,but I would still like to read it.
The Screaming Staircase (Lockwood & Co)
By Jonathan Stroud
Book 1 of 5 in the
Lockwood & Co. Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 6 | n/a | 5.1 | 92073 |
A sinister Problem has occurred in London: all nature of ghosts, haunts, spirits, and specters are appearing throughout the city, and they aren't exactly friendly. Only young people have the psychic abilities required to see-and eradicate-these supernatural foes. Many different Psychic Detection Agencies have cropped up to handle the dangerous work, and they are in fierce competition for business.
In The Screaming Staircase, the plucky and talented Lucy Carlyle teams up with Anthony Lockwood, the charismatic leader of Lockwood & Co, a small agency that runs independent of any adult supervision. After an assignment leads to both a grisly discovery and a disastrous end, Lucy, Anthony, and their sarcastic colleague, George, are forced to take part in the perilous investigation of Combe Carey Hall, one of the most haunted houses in England. Will Lockwood & Co. survive the Hall's legendary Screaming Staircase and Red Room to see another day?
Readers who enjoyed the action, suspense, and humor in Jonathan Stroud's internationally best-selling Bartimaeus books will be delighted to find the same ingredients, combined with deliciously creepy scares, in his thrilling and chilling Lockwood & Co. series.
In The Screaming Staircase, the plucky and talented Lucy Carlyle teams up with Anthony Lockwood, the charismatic leader of Lockwood & Co, a small agency that runs independent of any adult supervision. After an assignment leads to both a grisly discovery and a disastrous end, Lucy, Anthony, and their sarcastic colleague, George, are forced to take part in the perilous investigation of Combe Carey Hall, one of the most haunted houses in England. Will Lockwood & Co. survive the Hall's legendary Screaming Staircase and Red Room to see another day?
Readers who enjoyed the action, suspense, and humor in Jonathan Stroud's internationally best-selling Bartimaeus books will be delighted to find the same ingredients, combined with deliciously creepy scares, in his thrilling and chilling Lockwood & Co. series.
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
ISBN-13: 9781484785164
ISBN-10: 1484785169
Published on 4/26/2016
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 416
Book Reviews (47)
This book was amazing! I loved reading every word of it. This is one of the best mystery books I have read in quite a while.
So London is overrun with ghosts, but only kids have the psychic ability to see them. Lucy & Anthony (Anthony Lockwood of Lockwood & Company--hence the title) team up w/ their colleague, George to tackle these ghosts, but not always with success.
It was pretty good and was set in England. It was a quick read and it also made me in a really really good mood.
I decided to read the book after viewing the front cover and blurb inside. I also read several excellent and reliable reviews recommending this book. The book is set in England, which is now overrun by ghosts. Since kids are more sensitive to ghosts, they are hired to fight the ghosts and destroy them. The story centers around 3 kids and their adventures, which include scary ghosts and evil humans. I enjoyed the book which was both funny and adventurous at the same time. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. Recommended
Lucy leaves her home to get a reputation,a job,and a meaning for her life.In a ghost-filled London she finds the mysterious Lockwood and co.,which she starts a odd job.But than it goes wrong.......
I really, really disliked this book. It was full of strange people and pointless fights. I just really didn't like Lockwood and co. The screaming staircase.
There are five things I can say that'll make you want to read this book - 1. It's BRILLIANTLY written by (the always awesome) Jonathan Stroud. 2. It's a deliciously eerie spookfest, just in time for Halloween. 3. Main characters don't fall in love with each other. 4. Speaking of - BEST. CHARACTERS. EVER! 5. It has a sequel (Eep!)
this is a pretty g ood book! I liked it , bt there is some boring parts! I recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure books.
I have heard this book is scary an i really like scary stories! I cant wait to read it ! If you like scary stories then you should read this!