
The Key to Flambards
Linda Newbery(Author)
David Fickling Books (Publisher)
Published on 4. October 2018
Book
Hardback
310 pages
978-1-78845-004-1 (ISBN)
Description
Grace Russell, at fourteen, has already had to adjust to a devastating accident from which she'll never recover. Now she and her newly-single mother are leaving their suburban home for Flambards house, out in the Essex countryside. The house has a long history, and Grace's mother is to work there for the summer - an exciting new opportunity.
But, for Grace, everything feels wrong. She doesn't want yet another change.
However, in spite of herself, she finds herself becoming involved with two boys: Jamie, who leads her down a path of thrilling freedom, and the deeply troubled Marcus, who is dealing with his difficult, potentially violent father.
Over time, Grace discovers her own links to the house and landscape she has just arrived in, and in turn, her own place in the world.
But, for Grace, everything feels wrong. She doesn't want yet another change.
However, in spite of herself, she finds herself becoming involved with two boys: Jamie, who leads her down a path of thrilling freedom, and the deeply troubled Marcus, who is dealing with his difficult, potentially violent father.
Over time, Grace discovers her own links to the house and landscape she has just arrived in, and in turn, her own place in the world.
Reviews / Votes
An absorbing, thoughtful, jigsaw puzzle of a book * Books for Keeps *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 12 to 18 years
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 144 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
444 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78845-004-1 (9781788450041)
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Person
Linda Newbery has written for young readers of all ages, and is a winner of the Costa Children's Book Prize, with two shortlistings for the prestigious Carnegie Medal as well as many other nominations. She has recently published her first novel for adults, which was a Radio 2 Book Club choice. Linda lives in a small village in north Oxfordshire with her husband and two cats.