Prosper Redding: The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding: Book 1
By Author / Illustrator
Alexandra Bracken
Genre
Adventure
Age range(s)
11+
Publisher
Hachette Children's Group
ISBN
9781786540683
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
04-10-2018
Synopsis
Every family has secrets - but not every family has a secret pact with a demon.
A darkly comic tale with thrilling twists and turns that will keep every reader guessing. Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket, Jonathan Stroud and Skulduggery Pleasant.
Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his remarkable family. So, when he discovers that an 800-year-old demon called Alastor is responsible for their luck - and that this demon is currently living inside him - he's more than a little surprised.
Alastor isn't keen to be banished back to the demon realm and will do anything to try and trick his unwilling host into a contract - from nasty insults to wild promises. And even more unnerving, his power over Prosper seems to be growing with each passing night.
Prosper has only days to break the curse - a feat that seems impossible. But with the help of a feisty witch-in-training, maybe he can do it?
Reviews
Azra
- Age
11
The more you delve into this book the better it gets and there is always a mystery to solve - a demon's curse has to be broken. You won't be able to put the book down!
Suggested Reading Age 9+