Stone

Stone
Finbar Hawkins
RRP:
NZ$ 16.99
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NZ$ 13.59
Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 384pg
1 Sep 2022 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781804541807
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A second novel from the bestselling author of Branford Boase-shortlisted and Carnegie-nominated Witch. An engrossing story of fathers and sons, death and grief, and unexpected bonds, new and old, forged by dark and benign magic. On the day of his dad' s funeral, Sam finds a strange, black stone which he senses has supernatural power. But that is just the beginning. Stowed in his pocket, the stone increases Sam' s strength and speed at a single touch. And he starts seeing things: two girls dancing, a lone figure on a hilltop summoning ravens, walking with wolves. . . and his dad too. Could this small, black stone really help bring back his dad? Grappling with grief, guilt and an array of untested, otherworldly abilities, Sam' s life feels too crowded - as lies, threats and his lightning temper cause chaos. How can he cope with the turmoil in his head and all around him? ' A book filled with enchantment, in every sense. Dark, exciting and pacy, Witch brilliantly balances magic and realism' Anthony McGowan, author of Carnegie-winning Lark on Witch' There is real magic here. . . Perfect reading for a dark, stormy night' Irish Times Weekend
PRAISE FOR WITCH: ' Hawkins' descriptive power is considerable' Financial Times. ' I felt its dark jewelled cloak fall about my shoulders and magic me to the time of witch-craft. A story that captures sibling rivalry so perfectly and tells its tale so beautifully I didn' t want it to finish' Jasbinder Bilan, author of Aarti and the Blue Gods. ' There is real magic here, though what leaps off the page is the creepy atmosphere and the raw emotion of a grieving, raging girl. . . Perfect reading for a dark, stormy night' Irish Times. ' I couldn' t stop reading this 5-star story for teens, full of witchcraft,revenge and the power of women' Mel Darbon, author of Rosie Loves Jack. ' Evey is a marvellous, complex, flawed heroine. . . Hawkins is a master of raising and re-raising the stakes. . . The tale builds to a climax of incredible, cinematic imagery. . . A fantastic first outing' -- Cory Doctorow, author of Attack Surface
Finbar Hawkins is a graduate of the Bath Spa MA in Writing for Young People. He grew up in Blackheath, London and now lives in Wiltshire with his family, in a landscape steeped in myth and legend. He is a creative director for Aardman in Bristol, where he makes fun interactive things for children of all ages. Finbar' s debut novel, Witch, shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award and nominated for the 2022 Carnegie medal, is also published by Zephyr. Find Finbar @finbar_hawkins on Twitter and Instagram and at finbarhawkins. com

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