The Ghost Hunter Chronicles 2: The Ripper of Whitechapel by Yvette Fielding - Young Adult - Paperback

Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781839132148. Publisher: Andersen Press. Age Range: 11-14 years. Overview. The Ripper of Whitechapel is the gripping second instalment in Yvette Fielding's The Ghost Hunter Chronicles, following trainee ghost hunters Eve, Clovis and Tom as they investigate a school haunting that spirals into something far darker. Blending contemporary paranormal investigation with real Victorian history, this fast-paced paperback delivers spine-tingling scares perfectly pitched for tween and young teen readers who love a good scare without excessive gore. A brilliant follow-up for fans of the series opener.. About the Book. When ghostly sightings of two young children begin to haunt a local school, trainee ghost hunters Eve, Clovis and Tom are called in to investigate alongside Eve's Uncle Rufus, an experienced paranormal researcher. What starts as a straightforward case of restless spirits quickly deepens into something much more sinister. As the team digs through historical records and eyewitness accounts, they uncover a chilling possible link: could the ghost children be connected to the infamous crimes of Jack the Ripper? As the investigation intensifies, the trio must confront the unsettling possibility that the Ripper of Whitechapel has not finished his work, and that evil from beyond the grave may be ready to strike again. Told with pace, atmosphere and just the right amount of historical grounding, the story balances genuine scares with warmth, humour and strong friendships between its young leads. It's a worthy sequel to The House in the Woods and continues to build out Fielding's spooky, accessible world for young readers who are graduating from picture-book ghost stories to something a little more thrilling.. Gripping, atmospheric plot rooted in real Victorian history. Strong, relatable young protagonists who investigate as a team. Perfectly pitched scares for readers aged 11-14. Compact paperback format, ideal for school