The Creatures of Kilburn Mine - Dan Smith

A meteorite crashing to Earth sparks interest amongst Pete, Nancy and Krish, especially when they see their teacher, Mr Bennings, on the moor near where it landed. When Mr Bennings begins to act strangely in school, the trio are determined to get to the bottom of what is going on. However, when they head to the meteorite's landing site and head into Kilburn Mine, the gang are in for much more than they expected. 

The Crooked Oak series is one that I have loved from the very beginning and a new book is always met with excitement. Brilliantly paced and delightfully scary, The Creatures of Kilburn Mine did not disappoint. Teachers behaving strangely, weird goings-on and horrific creatures that have the potential to cause damage on an epic scale all combine perfectly to create a plot that will have readers gripped and squirming in equal measure. 

This series is hugely popular in school and I know that The Creatures of Kilurn Mine will be snapped out of my hands in seconds on the first day of next term.