Julian Sedgwick crée des récits captivants pour les jeunes lecteurs, plongeant dans des royaumes mystérieux et des histoires intrigantes. Son travail se caractérise par une narration immersive et une imagerie vivante, qui entraînent les enfants dans des aventures palpitantes. Sedgwick se concentre sur la création de récits qui stimulent l'imagination et la curiosité, mêlant souvent des éléments du surnaturel et des énigmes historiques. Ses livres sont conçus pour captiver et inspirer la prochaine génération de lecteurs.
The book was first published in Great Britain in 2014 by Hodder Children's Books, indicating its origin and the target audience of children. It likely features themes and narratives suitable for young readers, reflecting contemporary issues or imaginative storytelling typical of the publisher's offerings.
The thrilling conclusion of Ruby's adventure captivates readers with its powerful narrative, appealing to fans of renowned authors like Philip Pullman and Susan Hill. As an 11-year-old protagonist, Ruby embarks on a journey filled with excitement and challenges, making it a compelling read for young audiences.
The book was originally published in Great Britain by Hodder Children's Books in 2014. It offers a unique perspective on its themes and characters, engaging readers with its imaginative storytelling and rich narrative style.
Tsunami Girl is a powerful coming-of-age story of 15-year-old Yuki Hara Jones who gets caught up in the March 2011 Great Eastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. It’s about a young person trying to work out who they are, and where they fit - and trying to do this whilst surviving the trauma of a triple disaster of colossal scale, told through both prose and manga.
Combining elements of mentalism, escapology, and magic, this debut novel follows 12-year-old Danny, who is navigating his mixed heritage as half-Chinese and half-British. After the tragic death of his parents in a mysterious fire, he embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about his identity and the dark secrets of the Mysterium circus where they performed. This thrilling quest challenges Danny to confront his past and discover who he truly is. Suitable for ages 9 and up.
Set in a near-future Britain, 'Dark Satanic Mills' tracks a young girl's journey from the flooded landmarks of London to the vast, scorched and abandoned hills of the north. Framed for a murder she did not commit, Christie has no other choice but to run for her life.
Obsessed with martial arts and ghost stories, Ruby is part of a gang of Chinese and ex-pat children who hide out in ruined White Cloud Temple. But the world of Shanghai in the late 1920s is driven with danger: disease, crime, espionage and revolution are sweeping the streets. And since the death of her younger brother Thomas, Ruby is stalked by another anxiety and fear. Faced with a series of local hauntings, and armed with a lucky bookshop find - The Almanac of Distant Realms - Ruby forms the Shanghai Ghost Club to hunt down restless spirits. When best friend Faye is kidnapped by the Green Hand, Ruby must trust a mysterious stranger - and face her worst fears - in order to save her friends, and her own life. And in the ensuing fight she will catch a glimpse of the one spirit she has longed to see ... The secrets that Ruby's father and friends have kept from her are coming back to haunt them all.
J G Ballard's Empire of the Sun meets Susan Hill's The Woman in Black in a compelling teen thriller ...
Abducted by spirits from his village, lost boy Akira must make the long journey in north Japan to find his family and save his young sister, before time runs out. Voyaging deeper and deeper into a Japan 'between the worlds', Akira and his companions encounter a host of yokai monsters and famous ghosts, discovering a sometimes comical and sometimes terrifying world of interlinked and ghostly short stories along the way.