Blade: Flight
Published on 7. June 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-19-276361-7 (ISBN)
Description
Blade has touched the edge of death. His injuries have left him exposed and vulnerable. Now his enemies have tracked him down, and Blade knows they'll show no mercy. If he doesn't get away, he's dead. Mary has told him to give himself up. But it's too late for that now. He's surrounded by big, new dangers, his strength is failing, and all he can do is run . . .
Previously published in two parts as Blade: Breaking Free and Blade: Running Scared, this is a stunning new package for this groundbreaking series. Narrated by Blade himself, be prepared to enter his world. It's not pretty . . . it's urban, real and dangerous. As Blade's story unfolds, readers will become completely hooked by this unforgettable character.
Complete the series with Blade 1: Enemies, Blade 3: Firestorm, and Blade 4: Endgame.
Previously published in two parts as Blade: Breaking Free and Blade: Running Scared, this is a stunning new package for this groundbreaking series. Narrated by Blade himself, be prepared to enter his world. It's not pretty . . . it's urban, real and dangerous. As Blade's story unfolds, readers will become completely hooked by this unforgettable character.
Complete the series with Blade 1: Enemies, Blade 3: Firestorm, and Blade 4: Endgame.
Reviews / Votes
'Thrilling and exhilarating' * Teen Titles * 'As sharp as its title suggests, this is a relentless and brilliant page turner.' * The Bookseller * 'Bowler has created a tough, dynamic character who promises plenty of tension, action and attitude.' * Bookfest * 'Sharply written without a wasted word.' * Independent * 'A remarkable and riveting series.' * Books for Keeps * 'A modern classic.' * School Librarian * 'Startlingly original - there's nothing like it out there at all. I truly can't praise this series highly enough.' * TheBookbag.co.uk * 'Stunning new thriller.' * Publishing News *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-276361-7 (9780192763617)
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Tim Bowler is one of the UK's most compelling and original writers for teenagers. He was born in Leigh-on-Sea and after studying Swedish at university, he worked in forestry, the timber trade, teaching and translating before becoming a full-time writer. He lives with his wife in a small village in Devon and his workroom is an old stone outhouse known to friends as 'Tim's Bolthole'. Tim has written seventeen books and won fifteen awards, including the prestigious
Carnegie Medal for River Boy. He has been described by the Sunday Telegraph as 'the master of the psychological thriller' and by the Independent as 'one of the truly original voices in British teenage
fiction'.
As well as the Blade series, other books by Tim Bowler include: Midget, Dragon's Rock, River Boy, Shadows, Storm Catchers, Starseeker, Apocalypse, Frozen Fire, Bloodchild, Buried Thunder.
Carnegie Medal for River Boy. He has been described by the Sunday Telegraph as 'the master of the psychological thriller' and by the Independent as 'one of the truly original voices in British teenage
fiction'.
As well as the Blade series, other books by Tim Bowler include: Midget, Dragon's Rock, River Boy, Shadows, Storm Catchers, Starseeker, Apocalypse, Frozen Fire, Bloodchild, Buried Thunder.