The Glass Children by Kristina Ohlsson
Readers beware, this story is not for the faint of heart. Swedish author Kristina Ohlsson’s The Glass Children is a macabre tale about a haunted house. Creepy sounds, swinging light bulbs and objects that move inexplicably will send shivers down the reader’s spine. This is how Billie feels when she moves into the house with her mum following the death of her father. She has a strong sense of foreboding that the house doesn’t want them there.
Oblivious to the terrors that frighten Billie, Billie’s mum fails to heed the warnings that they should leave. But Billie is intent on finding evidence to convince her mum of the dangers and, with help from friends, speaks to local residents and researches material at the library to find out the house’s history. Through these investigations Billie uncovers the mystery of the glass children who once lived there. Discovering who these children were and what happened to them holds the key to solving this mystery. Yet another satisfyingly creepy tale from our Nordic friends for readers 10 and up.
