Author: J P Rose
Publisher: Andersen Press Limited
ISBN: 1787612414
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award and many more Longlisted for the UKLA and Diverse Book Awards After a shocking event leaves Tyrese struggling with grief, he’s taken to visit family in Jamaica. From the first night, strange things start happening: impossible visions, blackouts, swarms of insects, and the discovery of a grave hidden deep in the forest... Tyrese can’t explain what’s going on and he’s scared that he’s losing his grip on reality. Then Tyrese is warned he’s being hunted by the mysterious Shadow Man. Under threat, Tyrese and his friends set out on a terrifying journey across the island to try and uncover the Shadow Man’s sinister history. Who can Tyrese trust when his own mind is falling apart and there’s nowhere left to hide?
The Haunting of Tyrese Walker
Author: J P Rose
Publisher: Andersen Press Limited
ISBN: 1787612414
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award and many more Longlisted for the UKLA and Diverse Book Awards After a shocking event leaves Tyrese struggling with grief, he’s taken to visit family in Jamaica. From the first night, strange things start happening: impossible visions, blackouts, swarms of insects, and the discovery of a grave hidden deep in the forest... Tyrese can’t explain what’s going on and he’s scared that he’s losing his grip on reality. Then Tyrese is warned he’s being hunted by the mysterious Shadow Man. Under threat, Tyrese and his friends set out on a terrifying journey across the island to try and uncover the Shadow Man’s sinister history. Who can Tyrese trust when his own mind is falling apart and there’s nowhere left to hide?
Publisher: Andersen Press Limited
ISBN: 1787612414
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award and many more Longlisted for the UKLA and Diverse Book Awards After a shocking event leaves Tyrese struggling with grief, he’s taken to visit family in Jamaica. From the first night, strange things start happening: impossible visions, blackouts, swarms of insects, and the discovery of a grave hidden deep in the forest... Tyrese can’t explain what’s going on and he’s scared that he’s losing his grip on reality. Then Tyrese is warned he’s being hunted by the mysterious Shadow Man. Under threat, Tyrese and his friends set out on a terrifying journey across the island to try and uncover the Shadow Man’s sinister history. Who can Tyrese trust when his own mind is falling apart and there’s nowhere left to hide?
Sister Spirit
Author: Efua Traoré
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1035907569
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 'HAUNTING' Abiola Bello 'ADDICTIVE' JP Rose 'MESMERISING' Lindsay Galvin 'GRIPPING' Ayesha Harruna Attah 'STUNNING' Alwyn Hamilton 'THRILLING' Rachel Faturoti A supernatural thriller, blending African myth, friendship, romance and self-discovery from prize-winning author, Efua Traoré. Sixteen-year-old adopted Tara has questions – about who she is, where she belongs, why she dreams... When her nightmares darken, fears swarm like a flock of ravens and she traces her visions to the ancient Olumo Rock in Nigeria. It is a sacred place, full of magic, myth, and where whispers of the past linger. Travelling from England and enrolling in a boarding school at the foot of Olumo, Tara begins a journey to seek the truth of her roots and the spirits that pursue her.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1035907569
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 'HAUNTING' Abiola Bello 'ADDICTIVE' JP Rose 'MESMERISING' Lindsay Galvin 'GRIPPING' Ayesha Harruna Attah 'STUNNING' Alwyn Hamilton 'THRILLING' Rachel Faturoti A supernatural thriller, blending African myth, friendship, romance and self-discovery from prize-winning author, Efua Traoré. Sixteen-year-old adopted Tara has questions – about who she is, where she belongs, why she dreams... When her nightmares darken, fears swarm like a flock of ravens and she traces her visions to the ancient Olumo Rock in Nigeria. It is a sacred place, full of magic, myth, and where whispers of the past linger. Travelling from England and enrolling in a boarding school at the foot of Olumo, Tara begins a journey to seek the truth of her roots and the spirits that pursue her.
Birdie
Author: J P Rose
Publisher: Andersen Press Limited
ISBN: 1787612902
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
When Birdie is sent to live with her great-aunt in 1950s Yorkshire, she befriends the village's last remaining pit pony. A story of hope and courage, exploring themes of family, racism and identity. ‘Captivating’ A. F. Steadman ‘A tender and touching story for animal lovers everywhere’ Hannah Gold Birdie Bagshaw has never known her parents. Having grown up in a children's home for mixed race children in 1950s Leeds, now she has come to live with her great-aunt in the Yorkshire Dales. From her arrival, Birdie is treated like an outsider by the local children. When their bullying drives Birdie to hide in the nearby coal mine, she finds an unexpected rescuer in the form of Mr Duke, the last remaining pit pony in the village. As the weeks pass, Birdie forms a special bond with the spirited little pony. But his future is in danger, and Birdie comes up with a daring plan to save his life in return . . . Cover art by Keith Robinson
Publisher: Andersen Press Limited
ISBN: 1787612902
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
When Birdie is sent to live with her great-aunt in 1950s Yorkshire, she befriends the village's last remaining pit pony. A story of hope and courage, exploring themes of family, racism and identity. ‘Captivating’ A. F. Steadman ‘A tender and touching story for animal lovers everywhere’ Hannah Gold Birdie Bagshaw has never known her parents. Having grown up in a children's home for mixed race children in 1950s Leeds, now she has come to live with her great-aunt in the Yorkshire Dales. From her arrival, Birdie is treated like an outsider by the local children. When their bullying drives Birdie to hide in the nearby coal mine, she finds an unexpected rescuer in the form of Mr Duke, the last remaining pit pony in the village. As the weeks pass, Birdie forms a special bond with the spirited little pony. But his future is in danger, and Birdie comes up with a daring plan to save his life in return . . . Cover art by Keith Robinson