Letters From The Lighthouse & In Darkling Wood 8 Books Collection Set By Emma Carroll - Fiction - Paperback
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Titles in This Set:
Letters from the Lighthouse
Frost Hollow Hall
In Darkling Wood
The Snow Sister
The Girl Who Walked On Air
Strange Star
Secrets of a Sun King
The Somerset Tsunami
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Overview:
The Emma Carroll 8 Books Collection Set brings together eight complete paperbacks from one of the UK’s most celebrated writers of historical fiction for young readers. Each story is set in a different period, from the Second World War evacuations along the Devon coast to Victorian skating parties and the dramatic Somerset floods of 1607. Readers meet determined children who face real historical events while navigating family secrets, friendship and personal courage. Buying the full set delivers immediate access to every title in consistent paperback format, removing the need to hunt down individual volumes and ensuring a seamless reading experience from start to finish. The collection suits anyone who enjoys absorbing stories that feel both adventurous and grounded in authentic detail.
What Makes This Collection Special:
Owning all eight titles together creates a rewarding journey through time. Recurrent themes of resilience, hidden histories and strong young protagonists link the books without repetition, allowing readers to spot connections across eras. The stories reward re-reading, as clues planted early often gain extra meaning once later books are finished. Parents and teachers appreciate the natural introduction to events such as the Blitz, the Regency summer of 1816 and ancient Egyptian discoveries. The set also offers strong gifting value; one purchase equips a child or classroom with a varied library that can be dipped into for years. Because every volume is brand new, there are no missing pages or previous annotations to distract from the text.
Books Included in This Collection:
Letters from the Lighthouse
February 1941: after months of London bombing raids, twelve-year-old Olive Bradshaw and her younger brother Cliff are evacuated to the Devon coast. They stay with Mr Ephraim, the local lighthouse keeper, and soon discover coded messages, hidden rooms and the quiet bravery of those who keep watch over the sea. The story blends wartime tension with the comfort of unexpected friendships and the steady beam of the lighthouse itself.
Frost Hollow Hall
Tilly accepts a dare to skate across the frozen lake at the long-abandoned Frost Hollow Hall. What begins as a simple challenge turns into a ghost story involving the hall’s tragic past and a family secret that still chills the air. Carroll mixes icy atmosphere with a warm-hearted heroine who learns that some mysteries are best solved together.
In Darkling Wood
Alice is sent to her estranged grandmother’s house while her brother waits for a heart transplant. In the tangled woodland nearby she meets a mysterious girl and begins to understand how stories and family bonds can reach across generations. The narrative gently explores loss, hope and the healing power of nature.
The Snow Sister
Since her sister Agnes died, Pearl builds a snow sister every time it snows, hoping to ease the loneliness of Christmas. When a real girl appears in the snowy garden, Pearl must decide how much of the past she is ready to share. A tender, atmospheric tale about grief, memory and new beginnings.
The Girl Who Walked On Air
Louie, abandoned at Chipchase’s Travelling Circus as a baby, dreams of becoming a daring tightrope performer. Kept hidden in the ticket booth, she practises in secret until an opportunity forces her into the spotlight. The book celebrates courage, found family and the thrill of the big top.
Strange Star
Switzerland, 1816: on a stormy night, Lord Byron and his guests share creepy tales while young Felix listens from the shadows. When a pale girl arrives with an extraordinary story of her own, the evening changes everyone. Carroll imagines the origins of Frankenstein through the eyes of a servant boy hungry for wonder.
Secrets of a Sun King
Lilian Kaye receives a mysterious parcel from a famous Egyptologist found dead the same morning. Inside lies an ancient artefact and a dangerous secret that links her family to the 1922 discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. A fast-paced adventure full of codes, sandstorms and museum intrigue.
The Somerset Tsunami
Fortune Sharpe carves a boat with her brother Gem, never expecting the carved vessel to carry her into the heart of the 1607 flood that submerges the Somerset Levels. Disguised as a boy to survive, she learns how communities pull together when the sea turns against them. The novel brings a little-known disaster vividly to life.
