The Turnkey of Highgate Cemetery

This exciting chapter book introduces Flossie Birdwhistle, a twelve-year-old ghost with the important job of Turnkey at London's Highgate Cemetery. Set during the Blitz of World War II, Flossie's duties are complicated by nightly bombings that unsettle even the dead. The story takes a mysterious turn when she encounters the ghost of a German soldier carrying a strange object that blurs the line between the living and spirit worlds. Flossie, with the help of her ghostly friends, must unravel a sinister plot to protect her beloved cemetery and country. It's a unique blend of historical fiction, supernatural mystery, and adventure, perfect for readers aged 8-12 who enjoy a thrilling, slightly spooky tale with themes of bravery, friendship, and justice.

Twelve-year-old Flossie is no ordinary ghost — she’s the caretaker of every soul in Highgate Cemetery. And during World War II, even the ghosts are unsafe. Flossie Birdwhistle is the Turnkey at London’s Highgate Cemetery. As Turnkey, it’s Flossie’s job to ensure that all the souls buried in the cemetery stay at rest. Not an easy job for a young ghost, but a task made especially difficult by World War II: London is being attacked every night by enemy bombers, and even the dead are unsettled. When Flossie encounters the ghost of a German soldier carrying a mysterious object that seems to exist in both the living and spirit worlds, she becomes suspicious — what is the officer up to? Before long, Flossie uncovers a sinister plot that could destroy not only her cemetery, but also her beloved country. Can Flossie and her ghostly friends stop the soldier before it’s too late? History collides with the supernatural in this exciting, ethereal mystery from Allison Rushby.