The Stones Of The Moon
Published on 20. January 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-340-74024-8 (ISBN)
Description
It is mid-July, the time of year governed by Cancer - the Moon's sign. David's archaeologist father is excavating a Roman mosaic found during a motorway construction through Yorkshire. David becomes fascinated by an ancient stone circle on a nearby hillside, but his interest turns to a pervading fear when he touches the stones and gets a powerful electric shock. He befriends Westwood, who has a theory that the stones were used in ancient times to call forth water by chanting till the vibrations hit a powerful resonating note. Hence the name 'weeping stones'. And after centuries asleep, something has re-activated them. This is why David's friend Jane, born under the sign of Cancer, is suffering from toothache, depression and nausea, why the mill river is swelling. David's father dismisses Westwood as an eccentric dabbler, and the townspeople throw him out as suspicious and untrustworthy. But Westwood's theory predicts a catastrophic flood - unless David can convince everyone of the stones' extraordinary force, find out what has woken them and turn the power back ...First published in 1975 by Jonathan Cape Ltd
Reviews / Votes
a good story that holds the reader to the end More Books to Enjoy 12-16, SLA 2000 another imaginative tale by this award-winning children's author Belfast Telegraph, 1st April 2000 THE BURNING: 'The insidiousness of evil is beautifully handled in Allen's exploration of jealousy and revenge.' Janni Howker in TES The writing style is exceptional ... Highly recommended, school libraries should add THE BURNING to their collection and explore other titles by this gifted author. Beth Ashworth, Teacher Librarian, Fiction Focus LORD OF THE DANCE: 'An intriguing and well written psychological novel.' The Northern Echo THE BURNING: 'The writing is tense and the complex plotting assured, which adds up to an exciting, imaginative tale ... ' BfK LORD OF THE DANCE: 'This is a fascinating book which will not remain long on the shelves but should certainly be available for young teenage readers.' The School Librarian THE SPRING ON THE MOUNTAIN: 'Unusual ... with moments of real beauty.' Junior Bookshelf THE SPRING ON THE MOUNTAIN: 'Elemental is exactly the word to describe its strange plot. ... Spellbinding.' Manchester Evening NewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Young adult
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
101 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-74024-8 (9780340740248)
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Judy Allen's AWAITING DEVELOPMENTS won the Whitbread Award, the Friends of the Earth Earthworm Award, and was commended for the Carnegie Medal. Author of more than 30 books for children published to critical acclaim, frequently reaching prize short-lists, she also writes for radio and television; 5 plays for BBC Radio 4, dramatisations of THE SECRET GARDEN and TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN (Philippa Pearce) for BBC Radio. Her award winning adult DECEMBER FLOWER was televised by Granada in 1985, adapted for BBC Radio and televised in US. THE STONES OF THE MOON was first published by Jonathan Cape in 1975. Her first novel for Hodder, THE BURNING is being simultaneouly published, as well as a reissue of her acclaimed THE SPRING ON THE MOUNTAIN, first published by Jonathan Cape in 1973