The thrilling sequel to The Secret of Grim Hill, winner of the 2008 OLA Silver Birch Award!
After a soul-shaking Halloween, things have finally gotten back to normal for Cat Peters. Now the big drama in her life isn't a battle against diabolical fairies, but a battle of the sexes on the soccer field. Meanwhile, ever since escaping her imprisonment in Grim Hill, Cat's little sister Sookie has only been interested in one thing: magic.
When the aspiring conjurer takes her discoveries too far, it is up to Cat to set things straight. Can she really bear to return to the dreaded Grim Hill for a final confrontation with the powerful beings that dwell there?
Extras:
Curriculum Links for the "Grim Hill" series
Read the first chapter of Grim Hill: The Secret Deepens
Accelerated Reader Quiz from Renaissance Learning
Read an interview with author, Linda DeMeulemeester
Linda answers "Grim Hill" fan mail - click here to read
Official Series Website: www.grimhill.com
Check out a book trailer made by fans of the series:
Additional Formats:
“Tying in Celtic mythology themes and fairyland magic, DeMeulemeester weaves an entertaining story that will appeal to fans of mysteries and fantasies.” – Booklist, November 2008
“... includes some information about
the Celtic legends that some readers may want to investigate further.
The characters in the story are well developed and the conflict
between the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams is cleverly written.
Reluctant readers will follow the storyline and enjoy the action and
suspense ...” – Library Media Connection, April 2009
“DeMeulemeester combines the old world charm of fairy tales, black magic and Celtic mythology with the modern-day world of soccer, homework and divorce to come up with a fast-paced story that keeps you guessing until the very end. As Cat struggles to keep Father Winter from gaining power over Grim Hill and creating a constant state of winter, she is also struggling with emotional maturity and coming of age. The characters in the book are far from perfect making them all the more likeable and more easily identifiable. I would highly recommend this book and am anxious for the next installment of “Grim Hill” … Rated E for Excellent.” – Resource Links, December 2008
“Darker (and a little spookier) than its predecessor, Grim Hill’s plot is tightly knit ... DeMeulemeester does an impressive job of weaving in sports, academics, an entertaining cast of characters, along with authentic Celtic fairy lore. Sookie’s character is deliciously eerie (she’s certainly not your typical tag-a-long little sister), and Cat’s character is truthful and feisty without being brazen ... wholly refreshing ... DeMeulemeester has seemingly hit her stride.” – CM: Canadian Review of Materials, September 2008
“... the second book in what is emerging as a winning, fun and spooky series.” –
Montreal Review of Books, Fall 2008
“This
series is just spooky enough to be fun without being too scary. The
books are written in a straightforward, fast-paced style that is an
easy read and perfect for tween reluctant readers or anyone
interested in a fun adventure with magic!” – Canadian
Children’s Book News,
Fall 2008
“Cat gathers her friends, including Clive, to
follow an exciting battle with Father Winter ... The novel ends with
“The End?” promising future adventures.” –
Children's
Literature, 2008
“This book deserves a shout out … Fun and adventure-filled, this book would be great for any younger sibling, especially if they like soccer and magic.” – Em’s Bookshelf (book review blog), December 2008
“... a strong, spirited heroine who might make a good addition to a Harry Potter-reading girls' library” – HollyBookNotes (book review blog), April 2009
- Selected, Canadian Children’s Book Centre's “Best Books for Kids & Teens” (Starred selection, 2009)
