The Watch House
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The Watch House is a 1977 fiction book by Robert Westall.[1] The main story is about a teenager called Anne, who is left to spend the summer with her mother's old nanny. While there she explores the watch house, writes a guidebook for the watch house and is haunted by a ghost. It is split up into three parts.
Reprintings
[edit]A hardback edition was printed in May 2000. It was the 10th edition available. It is used as an education book by many schools around the world.[citation needed]
Adaptations
[edit]In December 2023, The Watch House was adapted for the stage by Olivier Award-winning theatre-maker Chris Foxon. This adaptation premiered at the Laurels Theatre in Whitley Bay and was published by Bloomsbury Publishing in January 2024. The play reimagines Robert Westall's novel for contemporary audiences, highlighting its enduring themes of isolation, supernatural intrigue, and adolescent resilience.[2][3] Critics have lauded The Watch House for its atmospheric storytelling and depth. A review from Bibliotropic praised the novel as a "well-done ghost story" that doesn't shy away from deep thought and contemplation, treating its young audience with maturity and realism.
References
[edit]- ^ "The Watch House | ISBNdb". isbndb.com. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ^ https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/watch-house-9781350455405/
- ^ https://williampinfold.com/gateways-to-horror-the-watch-house-by-robert-westall/
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