Books by Damien Love
“t is one of those books that the moment you start reading you are in that world, you’re there with Alex and his grandpa, and you get to travel across Europe and it’s so atmospheric. The horror in it is really interesting. I would say it’s a read for 11-12 year olds, because it’s quite complex and it doesn’t shy away from dark thoughts, dark deeds. The villains in the story do some very horrible things but I don’t want to say too much and do spoilers. It’s really interesting how they use the robots and mix the human blood and skin with the robots. It’s disgusting, but it’s brilliant. And I love the relationship between the central characters.” Read more...
Best Horror Novels for 9-12 Year Olds
Jennifer Killick, Children's Author
Interviews where books by Damien Love were recommended
Best Horror Novels for 9-12 Year Olds, recommended by Jennifer Killick
Adults sometimes worry that horror novels are too scary for children, but children’s author Jennifer Killick is a fan. Here she picks out five fantastic horror books for 9-12 year olds and explains that in addition to the sheer fun of reading a thriller, horror books can help kids develop courage and often appeal to reluctant readers.