
The Binding
Jenny Alexander(Author)
A & C Black (Childrens books) (Publisher)
Published on 12. February 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-4729-0872-8 (ISBN)
Description
When Jack and his family arrive on the remote, blustery Scottish island of Morna, the whole summer holiday seems doomed... until they find the den. The three children who claim it are the only other children their age on the island - and soon Jack, Tressa and Milo are initiated into their secret society, the Binding, which charismatic Duncan presides over with elaborate rules, ceremonies and punishments.
Jack wants to belong. He doesn't want trouble. But as the summer goes on, he begins to understand more about the Binding. Jack's going to have to stand up to Duncan - whatever it costs him.
A tense, compulsive exploration of the effects of secrets, authority, boredom, and fear.
Jack wants to belong. He doesn't want trouble. But as the summer goes on, he begins to understand more about the Binding. Jack's going to have to stand up to Duncan - whatever it costs him.
A tense, compulsive exploration of the effects of secrets, authority, boredom, and fear.
Reviews / Votes
A tense and exciting book which to me, had undertones of Lord of the Flies. -- Sarah Brew * www.parentsintouch.co.uk *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Weight
189 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4729-0872-8 (9781472908728)
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Jenny Alexander
The Binding
E-Book
02/2015
1st Edition
A & C Black (Childrens books)
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Jenny Alexander
The Binding
E-Book
02/2015
1st Edition
A & C Black (Childrens books)
€6.49
Available for download
Person
Jenny Alexander is a well-established author of over 100 fiction and non-fiction children's titles. Jenny has written prolifically on the theme of bullying, with books including No Worries: Your Guide to Starting Secondary School, How 2 B Happy and Bullies, Bigmouths and So-called Friends.