Valley of Secrets
Published on 4. October 2004
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-0-340-89349-4 (ISBN)
Description
Abandoned as a baby, Stephen had nearly given up hope of ever finding his family. This epic adventure follows his change in fortunes as he receives an unexpected letter from a strange source and sets off on an unforgettable journey. From a drab room in London, where the rain confirms the greyness of his life, Stephen travels to a Cornish Valley; remote, exquisitely beautiful and heavy with secrets.
Reviews / Votes
This magical book has been hailed as a masterpiece by the Daily Telegraph. It is a must for readers of all ages who wish to be swept along on a tide of imagination mingled with mystery, taken through the unique beauty of Cornwall to the magnificence of the South American rain forests....a gift for suspense, leaving the reader in a fever of anticipation with each chapter, and in some cases as the tale progresses, with the hairs at the nape of the neck standing up on end!
...This is an enchanting chronicle for all book-worms, so start burrowing, taking time to also enjoy the pen and ink drawings at the heading of each chapter, so beautifully executed by Christopher Crump - The Daily Telegraph
The writer's love and reverence for nature shines through in every word, and the rich, detailed illustrations gloriously reveal these wonders as the story progrsses... The passion and important message of The Valley of Secrets make it well worth sticking with. It is a book with wide appeal that can open up the splendour of the natural world to young minds. - This Is Books
This is an original and magical book, something special that will stay with you long after finishing... The Valley of Secrets is an enthralling book that spellbinds from page one. Stephen's sudden inheritance opens up a beautiful and different world that Charmian Hussey's fertile imagination has created
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
Black and white line illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 30 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 218 mm
Weight
697 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-89349-4 (9780340893494)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Charmian Hussey
Valley of Secrets
Book
10/2004
John Murray Publishers Ltd
€36.08
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Persons
Charmian Hussey began her career modelling clothes for top couture and fashion houses in London. Later she trained as an archaeologist, originally studying at the University of London, Institute of Archaeology and working on excavations in Great Britain and the Middle East. On her return from two years work and research in Turkey she imported an ancient breed of Turkish dogs - now known in the United Kingdom as Anatolian Karabash.