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Yvette Fielding’s Most Haunted Theatres to be released as a book
In a special Halloween announcement and following the ongoing success of Yvette Fielding’s novels for young adults, Andersen Press are continuing their partnership with the launch of a brand new series using the iconic ‘Most Haunted’ name.
Most Haunted Theatres is the beginning of a fun, spooky new series for budding ghost hunters aged 10+, full of real-life tales of theatrical hauntings and folk lore from locations around the country – all of which Yvette herself has visited and investigated. The book is full to the brim with funny, gruesome illustrations from the amazing Hannah Shaw, the perfect book for fans of Horrid Histories who love the paranormal…
Author Yvette Fielding:
“As Most Haunted is being shown on different streaming platforms we’re seeing lots and lots of brand-new, young fans to the series, and I’ve been desperate to write something for them that captures all of the thrills and chills I’ve had investigating in theatres over the years – there’s something about them, there’s always a story or two behind the scenes! I can’t wait to get out there and meet my young paranormal fans.”
In Most Haunted Theatres Yvette Fielding is on a quest to uncover the ghostly histories of these entertainment palaces, after all, every building has a story! Each of the nine theatres in this book has its own history and hauntings, brought to life by Yvette and the Most Haunted team’s investigations of the buildings. Prepare to be spooked by ‘the father of clowns’, the ghost of the killer thespian Charles Jacklin, and the lingering spirit of a ballerina who tragically took her own life…
Yvette Fielding’s Most Haunted Theatres for Andersen Press
Most Haunted has been spooking the general public for over 20 years, presented by Yvette Fielding and produced by her and her husband Karl Beattie. More fans are continually introduced to the series through successful re-runs on Pluto TV and the ever-growing Most Haunted Official YouTube channel. Yvette Fielding has recently hit headlines following reports of bullying and toxic working conditions whilst working on Blue Peter, she remains the youngest-ever presenter of the show.
Most Haunted Theatres will be released February 2024, with a follow up Most Haunted Castles slated for Autumn 2024, and more in the best-selling YA The Ghost Hunter Chronicles planned. Charlie Sheppard, Andersen Press’ Publishing Director bought world rights for each, with Yvette represented by Kate Shaw at United Agents. A major press and media campaign is planned for the release, with more trade and consumer marketing coming from Andersen Press throughout the year.
Andersen Press’ Charlie Sheppard:
“We’ve heard from Yvette’s fans that children are crying out for fun, spooky reads that bring stories of ghosts and ghouls to life. So what better way to do this than by mining Yvette’s own experiences of ghost-hunting? We’ve paired her stories with illustrations from the brilliant Hannah Shaw to create the perfect book for Horrible Histories fans with Yvette’s own accounts included. We can’t wait to spook a whole new generation of children with this brilliant Most Haunted series for kids!”
The latest book in The Ghost Hunter Chronicles, The Witches of Pendle, was released on 28th September, backed up by a wide-ranging media campaign with national TV and radio slots, major online presence through Yvette and the Most Haunted owned channels and promotion at Yvette Fielding’s block buster Most Haunted Stage Show, touring the UK until May 2024 – Happy Halloween!
Most Haunted Theatres by Yvette Fielding, illustrated by Hannah Shaw publishing February 2024, paperback £7.99 ISBN: 9781839133237
