Spid wants to take Bid on a spidtastic holiday to
Transylspidia — home of the mysterious Count Spidula and his creepy
mountain-top castle. But Bid is far from convinced. After all, Count Spidula is
said to be a vampire with very pointy teeth! The only way she’ll agree to go is
if Herman, Rid, Stid and Cleverley Evaleigh come too.
Soon the gang find themselves asking frightening questions:
- What
are the howls in the night? - Why
is the pumpkin soup bright red? - Why
does Count Spidula lock the dining room door? - And
is there safety in numbers… or is their number up?
As the shadows deepen and panic rises, Spid and his friends
must work together to escape the castle. But during their adventure they
uncover an unexpected truth — that people and things are not always what they
first seem, and that kindness and understanding can turn fear into friendship.
Packed with humour, suspense, music and memorable
characters, this safe-scary adventure is ideal for children aged 5–10 and
perfect for Halloween reading, classroom discussion and family story time.The book includes two original songs — Count Spidula
and We Gotta Get Outta Here — with QR codes linking to animated musical
short films that bring the story vividly to life while supporting literacy
through rhythm, rhyme, repetition and performance.
Why Parents, Teachers & Young Readers Love It
- A funny, spooky and thrilling vampire adventure with an uplifting message
- Perfect
seasonal Halloween read-aloud or gift - Encourages
teamwork, resilience and bravery - Teaches
empathy and understanding - Helps
children explore first impressions, prejudice and kindness - Supports
literacy through songs, rhyme and repetition - Ideal
for KS1 and lower KS2 classroom discussion - Includes
free downloadable teaching resources
About the Series
Spid the Spider is a laugh-out-loud illustrated
adventure series for children aged 5–10, blending humour, heart and real-world
life lessons.
Through exciting adventures, seasonal celebrations and
relatable mishaps, Spid shows young readers that effort leads to progress,
mistakes are part of learning, and challenges help us grow in confidence —
bringing growth mindset to life in a natural, story-led way.
Written to be enjoyed independently or read aloud, the books
support early readers with lively dialogue, expressive storytelling and layered
humour children love revisiting again and again.
Each title is supported by free parent and teacher resources
at SpidtheSpider.com, including discussion guides, comprehension activities and role plays —
making the series ideal for schools, libraries, home learning and family story
time.
