A gloriously gothic adventure with a magical twist, from an original new voice in middle-grade. Perfect for fans of Michelle Harrison, Sophie Anderson and Emma Carroll.
Jenni Spangler Livres
Cette auteure crée des livres pour enfants avec une touche de magie, mêlant le familier au fantastique. Elle excelle à transformer des lieux et des événements du quotidien en aventures mystérieuses et enchanteuses. En plus de ses romans magiques pour la jeunesse, elle écrit des histoires contemporaines pour jeunes adultes conçues pour captiver les lecteurs réticents. Son travail révèle une profonde appréciation pour la narration et le pouvoir de l'imagination.
It's not always easy being Death: a witty and gloriously gothic tale of friendship and discovery from bestselling Jenni Spangler.
The Vanishing Trick
- 304pages
- 11 heures de lecture
A historical adventure with a magical twist featuring folklore, magical cabinets, illusions and a daring game of cat and mouse - perfect for fans of The House With Chicken Legs, Cogheart and A Pinch of Magic.
Ryan has always wanted to be a police officer. When he's picked to go on a real undercover operation, it's his chance to prove he's got what it takes. But on the way home, something happens and his life is changed forever. The Two Sides series has an innovative structure, where each book contains two parallel narratives, featuring differing perspectives on the same situation, and illustrating the dangers of someone making a judgement about a situation they know very little about. These thought-provoking stories follow a linear timeline and read almost as diary entries. The voice alternates each chapter, enabling the reader to keep up with events whilst gaining a multi-dimensional insight at the same time. Penned by experienced authors, these captivating narratives cover serious themes faced by many young people in today's world - family breakdown, identity, domestic abuse, racism and being a young carer. With around 4,000 words and a reading age of 8-9, these books will appeal to struggling readers aged 13+. They would also make perfect quick reads for more able readers.
When urban explorer, Raheem, is arrested for trespass, he panics about being locked in a cell - he hates small spaces. But something far worse is happening beyond the police station walls, and the cell might be the only thing keeping him alive.