The Stone Crown
Malcolm Walker(Author)
Walker Books Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 2. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-1-4063-2151-7 (ISBN)
Description
An unusual mix of compelling contemporary narrative juxtaposed and intertwined with a lyrical Arthurian tale.
Emlyn and Maxine are both newcomers, both misfits in their own way. But their lives are linked and their paths destined to cross in ways that neither can begin to imagine. Drawn to the ancient site known as Sleeper's Spinney, Emlyn and Maxine unleash an unearthly power when they unwittingly remove one of a group of wooden horsemen hidden beneath the earth. Containing the trapped spirits of Arthur and his men, the carvings have been held in check since the Dark Ages by a long line of Keepers, the McCrossans. With the Keepers prepared to stop at nothing to recover what has been stolen, Emlyn and Maxine are drawn into a parallel world of myth, magic and the supernatural. Arthur is awake - and he is no revered, grey-bearded king come back to save the Isles. Its thrilling climax sees a race against time as Emlyn and Maxine try to destroy the figures before Arthur and his guard are let loose and released into the world of twenty-first century Scotland.
Emlyn and Maxine are both newcomers, both misfits in their own way. But their lives are linked and their paths destined to cross in ways that neither can begin to imagine. Drawn to the ancient site known as Sleeper's Spinney, Emlyn and Maxine unleash an unearthly power when they unwittingly remove one of a group of wooden horsemen hidden beneath the earth. Containing the trapped spirits of Arthur and his men, the carvings have been held in check since the Dark Ages by a long line of Keepers, the McCrossans. With the Keepers prepared to stop at nothing to recover what has been stolen, Emlyn and Maxine are drawn into a parallel world of myth, magic and the supernatural. Arthur is awake - and he is no revered, grey-bearded king come back to save the Isles. Its thrilling climax sees a race against time as Emlyn and Maxine try to destroy the figures before Arthur and his guard are let loose and released into the world of twenty-first century Scotland.
Reviews / Votes
This is a winning book - a modern thriller coupled with an ancient mystery * School Librarian *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
470 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4063-2151-7 (9781406321517)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Malcolm Walker was born and raised in south London. He now lives in Australia with his family. The Stone Crown is Malcolm's first novel and he currently works as a teacher and lecturer in English and Creative Writing at the University of Adelaide.