The White Hare - Couverture souple

Fishwick, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1786690527 ISBN 13 : 9781786690524

Editeur : Zephyr, 2017

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

'Myth, mystery, love and loss collide in an utterly gripping, deeply atmospheric, coming-of-age novel' Fiona Noble.

'His tense relationship with Sheila, the new woman, and her daughters, shows Fishwick to be a keen observer of blended-family life, particularly in Robbie's relationship with his stepsisters, which is edged with resentment and rivalry but also affection and friendship' Evening Standard.

'Alongside the magic and the fables, there are some difficult and bang up-to-date modern themes running through this book, and the author has combined the two very well. His attention to detail, his description of the countryside and his well-rounded and realistic characters work so well together to create an enjoyable and quite different story for children and young adults ... Fishwick has a rich imagination and is a skilled writer. The White Hare is thought-provoking and a pleasure to read' Random Things Through My Letterbox.

'The launch title for Head of Zeus's new children's imprint, Zephyr, and it sets the bar very high ... Fishwick's depiction of place and landscape as well as his creation of the atmosphere and mythology of the novel is excellent ... it is exactly the sort of book that deserves to figure in the reading lives of young people' Nudge Book.

'Fishwick combines the pangs of bereavement and the perturbations of adolescence, exploring (often with a comic touch) family tensions as well as the terrors of the deep past, and all the time propelling his narrative along with an adventure that unfolds in the present ... this is the best sort of magical realism' The Spectator.

'A promising tale of how ancient folklore is steeped in everyday life in a small community' Books for Keeps.

'Both the reader and story are richly imbued with the essence of the countryside and nature ... A great look at a teenager finding his place in a new world' Sherborne Times.

'Gripping ... a modern day fairy tale' Books Books Books.

'A wonderfully atmospheric novel. It's a real achievement to combine a family drama about grief, family and friends with a central mystery which has a dangerous edge to it, all magically bound up in nature and legend, but Fishwick has done it with consummate skill. This novel should delight the 12+ audiences of its primary target, but it also entranced me (9/10)' AnnaBookbel.

'If you like your stories lilting and poetic do give this one a read' Books, Occupation... Magic!

'It's got a clarity about what it evokes, and a sterling mood to its pages. It could do very well indeed for this new imprint' Bookbag.

'A magical and thoughtful tale about the place where old and new communities meet, this is also a sensitive, well-told story about the rifts that occur in families and friendships, and how they can be healed. Fishwick's writing is fine and stylish and never loses the grip of a slowly building, powerful story' Booktrust.

'The further along I got the more the suspense built up and more than once I felt a chill run down my spine' Typewritered.

'Fishwick's sense of wonder (childlike but never childish), expertly paced plot and relatable characters make it a highly original and deeply moving read' The Lady.

'A gripping novel of rural intrigue, loss and awakening' BBC Countryfile.

'A stunning coming of age tale interwoven with folklore, mysticism and villainy at the village fete' --Lounge Books.

'Handsomely produced, with delicate line drawings, this is a skilfully told and original novel' --The Tablet.

'Magical realism meets incisive social critique' --The Lady.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

A beautifully written coming-of-age novel from an acclaimed literary voice.

The one who doesn't go straight home, the traitor,
The friendless one, the cat of the wood...
A lost boy. A dead girl, and one who is left behind.

Robbie doesn't want anything more to do with death, but life in a village full of whispers and secrets can't make things the way they were.

When the white hare appears, magical and fleet in the silvery moonlight, she leads them all into a legend, a chase, a hunt. But who is the hunter and who the hunted?

In The White Hare, Michael Fishwick deftly mingles a coming-of-age story with mystery, myth and summer hauntings.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Zephyr
• Date d'édition: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1786690527
• ISBN 13: 9781786690524
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256