Hollys family move to the old house so her dad can do his job: bulldozing the
ancient trees to make way for a housing estate. But theres something haunting
the old house. Something old, and angry, that doesnt want the trees cut down.
Something alive

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Review

A scary but interesting story if you are someone who likes to be shocked or
surprised you should definitely read it! Mohamed Abdirahim, Y6, Gatton
Primary School, Tooting Teacher This is a well constructed spooky story Irish
Examiner

About the Author

Andy Croft has written over forty non-fiction books (mostly about football)
and four novels for teenagers. He has also written nine books of poetry and
edited many poetry anthologies. Dead Wood is his second title for A & C Blacks
Wired series.