Books like Groosham Grange by Anthony Horowitz
Thirteen‑year‑old David Eliot, expelled from his local school, finds himself at Groosham Grange, a boarding institution shrouded in mystery and dark rumors. The school’s unsettling atmosphere and rumored supernatural inhabitants test David’s courage and sense of reality. As he navigates strange corridors and cryptic puzzles, the secrets of Groosham Grange begin to surface, challenging his perceptions of safety and sanity.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Anthony Horowitz
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