Room 13 (Swindells novel)

Room 13 is a Gothic-horror children's novel written by the acclaimed award-winning children's author Robert Swindells. Published in 1989, it was awarded the Red House Children's Book Award. The novel centres around a group of friends on a school trip, who stay in a creepy guest house on Whitby's West Cliff.

Plot summary
is a mystery novel that follows the journey of a protagonist who becomes entangled in a series of enigmatic events. As the story unfolds, the protagonist navigates through a web of secrets, deceit, and unexpected twists, all while grappling with their own inner demons and personal challenges. Along the way, they encounter a diverse cast of characters, each with their own motivations and secrets, adding layers of complexity to the narrative. As the protagonist delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding them, they gradually uncover shocking revelations that challenge their perception of reality and ultimately lead to a dramatic climax. Throughout the book, themes of identity, morality, and the human condition are explored, leaving readers captivated until the very end.

Characters

 * Felicity "Fliss" Morgan: The main character. Fliss begins observing strange events in the hotel at night, and becomes determined to get to the bottom of what is going on.


 * Lisa Watmoug: she is a very naughty girl


 * Ellie-May Sunderland: she is a very naughty girl


 * David "Trot" Trotter: A loudmouthed boy


 * Gary Bazzard: One of Trot's friends


 * Mr. Hepworth: A teacher


 * Mrs. Marriott: A loud military style teacher.


 * Sall Haggerlythe: An elderly woman who sits in the bus shelter near the children's hotel, and is widely believed to be insane.

Minor Characters

 * Barry Tune: A student


 * Neil Atkinson: A student


 * Richard Varley: A student