Titles in This Set:
Letters from the Lighthouse
Frost Hollow Hall
In Darkling Wood
The Snow Sister
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780571295449 9780571317578 9780571341801 9780571327584
Overview:
Step into four spellbinding, standalone adventures from Emma Carroll, collected here for middlegrade readers who crave atmosphere, heart, and a touch of the uncanny. Letters from the Lighthouse unfolds in February, 1941, as Olive Bradshaw and her little brother Cliff are evacuated to the Devon coast, where a spare bed in the lighthouse keepers home becomes a lifelineand a doorway to longhidden secrets. Frost Hollow Hall invites a bold dare up a frostkissed hillside, where a drowned heirs ghost shimmers into view and a perilous iceskating misstep becomes a doorway to courage. In Darkling Wood follows Alice as she travels to her grandmothers house with a brother needing a heart transplant, discovering refuge in a woodland world that breathes with possibility. The Snow Sister sweeps in with a snowy Christmas tradition that may alter the familys fortunes when a longawaited letter arrives. Four distinct, immersive journeys, united by Carrolls knack for vivid setting, relatable protagonists, and pageturning plots. This paperback collection is perfect for gifting, family reading, or independent voyages into atmospheric, characterdriven fiction for ages 812.
What Makes This Collection Special:
What ties these four novels together is Emma Carrolls signature blend of history, mystery, and warmth. Each book places a young protagonist at the centre of a compact, emotionally charged mystery, letting readers step intoa different time and place with a confident, firstperson voice. The collection delivers a satisfying reading arc: resilience in the face of fear, the power of friendship, and the quiet magic of ordinary moments that become extraordinary. The shared paperback format, consistent typography, and accessible chapters create a seamless reading journeyideal for a family bookshelf, classroom use, or a disciplined, bingeworthy reading stretch. Its a thoughtful, highquality gift for curious readers who enjoy comingofage adventures told with empathy and a dash of wonder, whether curling up on a rainy day or staying up late to chase a twisty clue with a friend.
Books Included in This Collection:
Letters from the Lighthouse
Set against the backdrop of wartime evacuation, this tale follows Olive Bradshaw and her younger brother Cliff as they are sent to the Devon coast in February, 1941. The only home available is with Mr Ephraim, the lighthouse keeper who fears human company. As Olive begins a journal of letters to home, the lighthouse becomes a beaconnot just of light, but of memory, courage, and connection. Carrolls careful pacing and vivid maritime atmosphere invite readers to root for Olive as she discovers that brave choices can start with small acts of kindness and simple honesty.
Frost Hollow Hall
Tillys dare takes her to the infamous Frost Hollow Hall, where a longtalkedabout haunted past lingers in the icy air. Ten years earlier, the young heir Kit Barrington disappeared into the lake, and the forbidding mansion has since kept its secrets. When the ice gives way and Tilly falls, a miraculous interventiona ghostly returnthat challenges fear with friendship and fate with courage. Carroll conjures a chilling, luminous mood that rewards brave curiosity and highlights the power of unlikely guardians in the most frostbitten corners of the imagination.
In Darkling Wood
Alices world shifts when her brother receives a lifechanging heart transplant, and she is sent to stay with her estranged grandmother near a place called Darkling Wood. Nells wish to cut the forest down collides with Alices sense of belonging and the woods quiet magic. Here, emotional truth, sibling love, and the healing potential of nature intertwine as Alice finds friendship with Flo and discovers that some roots are deeper than fearso deep they can shelter you when you need it most.
The Snow Sister
Pearls Christmas rituala snow sister formed from the snowfalloffers solace after her sister Agnes’s death. When a letter arrives about a relatives will just as Christmas approaches, the family is prompted to reimagine its fortunes. Carroll blends festive warmth with a thread of mystery, inviting readers to consider what truly makes a Christmas merry: generosity, memory, and the people who stand with us when luck feels out of reach. A gentle, hopeful finale that lingers long after the final page.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for children aged 812 who adore historical fiction, mystery, and comingofage stories with heart. Great for parents seeking thoughtful, wellwritten novels that support literacy and empathy, teachers curating classroom reads, and gift buyers looking for a cohesive, highquality collection. Perfect for BookTok fans and book clubs that enjoy discussionfriendly plots, character growth, and vivid settings. A versatile addition to any home library, this set suits independent readers, shared family evenings, and classroom libraries alike, offering four complete stories in a single, charming paperback collection.
Key Benefits:
- Four standalone books in a single, beautifully packaged collection
- Genuine, ageappropriate historical settings that spark curiosity about the past
- Strong, relatable protagonists whose choices matter and grow with each page
- Consistent paperback formatdurable for little hands and family sharing
- Perfect for gifting, reading aloud, or adding to a classroom or library shelf
- Engaging, discussionfriendly plots with themes of resilience, friendship, and hope
- Accessible language with rich atmosphereideal for budding readers transitioning to longer novels
About the Author:
Emma Carroll is a beloved British author known for blending historical settings with warm, characterdriven storytelling that resonates with young readers. Her books consistently invite empathy, curiosity, and a sense of wonder, delivering suspense and heart in equal measure. Carrolls novels for children are celebrated for their accessible prose, vivid settings, and memorable protagonists who navigate challenging moments with courage and wit. In this collection, Carrolls distinctive voice shines across four distinct adventures, each crafted to entertain, educate, and inspire readers to look twice at the world around them.
Why Youll Love This Set:
This fourbook collection is a curated gateway to Emma Carrolls most atmospheric, heartwarming tales. Each title stands on its own, yet together they offer a cohesive journey through bravery, belonging, and belief in the goodness of others. The set is an excellent value for families and schools, combining durability, portability, and four compelling narratives that spark discussion, inspire empathy, and encourage ongoing reading. Owning the complete collection makes gifting easier, supports a diverse reading list, and creates a readytogo library of unforgettable middlegrade adventures that readers will want to revisit again and again.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.
