Moon Eyes
Published on 15. August 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-340-84374-1 (ISBN)
Description
Kate, her father and little brother, five-year-old Thomas, live in an impoverished state in a grand old house that has been in the family for generations. When her struggling artist father decides he needs to go away and paint, he leaves Kate and Thomas in the care of Mrs Beer -- who comes in daily to cook -- and her husband, who looks after the garden. In the great old house, with only Thomas (who for some reason has never learned to talk) for company, Kate is terribly alone. So when Aunt Rhoda appears in the quiet village and introduces herself as a relative, Kate is more than happy to welcome her in. But too soon Kate begins to feel the menacing usurpation of Aunt Rhoda's presence, and senses the arrival of the great dog Moon Eyes. She has opened her home to something much greater ...a diabolical force of extraordinary malevolence. So begins a deadly struggle for possession -- with Thomas as the prize !
Reviews / Votes
'The [adults] share in the magic, which is sophisticated but classic ... sinister power is compellingly conveyed.' -- The Guardian 'There is a real study of the nature of good and evil underlying the story ! a good book as well as a most unusual one.' -- TLS This book combines a wonderful suspenseful atmosphere with an intriguing tale of a girl struggling to grow up. An eerie read for any girls who long for a bit of adventure and independence -- achuka 20030301 'Josephine Poole ! is expert at building up tension from small details and creating menace ! This sensitivity to the characters' own uncertainties enhances the mysteries ! but it is also what gives the books an atmosphere which is remembered long after the plot is forgotten.' -- Twentieth Century Children's Writers 20030301More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Young adult
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
123 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-84374-1 (9780340843741)
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Person
Josephine Poole is a widely published and highly acclaimed writer, listed in Twentieth Century Children's Writers. Her work includes poetry, plays, TV dramas, wildlife stories, retellings of classic stories, thrillers and teenage novels. Romance, suspense and the supernatural are her favourite themes. Her novel CATCH AS CATCH CAN was made into a television series. SNOW WHITE, illustrated by Angela Barrett, was shortlisted for the Smarties Prize. MOON EYES was first published to widespread acclaim in 1965. Josephine lives with her husband in the country in a very old house large enough for their six children and five grandchildren - should they visit together - and a horse, a pony, a donkey, three dogs, two cats, several guinea pigs and a goldfish.