A Far Away Magic
Published on 25. January 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-5098-3775-5 (ISBN)
Description
When Angel moves to a new school after the death of her parents, she isn't interested in making friends. Until she meets Bavar - a strange boy, tall, awkward and desperate to remain unseen, but who seems to have a kind of magic about him. Everyone and everything within Bavar's enchanted house is urging him to step up and protect the world from a magical rift through which monsters are travelling, the same monsters that killed Angel's parents.
But Bavar doesn't want to follow the path that's been chosen for him - he wants to be normal; to disappear. Fighting one another as well as their fears, Angel and Bavar must find a way to repair the rift between the worlds, and themselves, before it's too late . . .
Praise for A Girl Called Owl
'A story of wild winds and bitter frosts with the warmth of friendship at its heart' - Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher
'This debut is a sparklingly frosty read, full of feisty characters, myth and mystery' - Daily Mail
'A winter treat full of frosty magic' - Katherine Woodfine, author of The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow
'A perfect read for those who love wintery magic and a strong female character proving her place in the world.' Booktrust
But Bavar doesn't want to follow the path that's been chosen for him - he wants to be normal; to disappear. Fighting one another as well as their fears, Angel and Bavar must find a way to repair the rift between the worlds, and themselves, before it's too late . . .
Praise for A Girl Called Owl
'A story of wild winds and bitter frosts with the warmth of friendship at its heart' - Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher
'This debut is a sparklingly frosty read, full of feisty characters, myth and mystery' - Daily Mail
'A winter treat full of frosty magic' - Katherine Woodfine, author of The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow
'A perfect read for those who love wintery magic and a strong female character proving her place in the world.' Booktrust
Reviews / Votes
Original and compelling . . . an unexpected tale of grief, magic and monsters. -- Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of the Waterstones Book Prize-winning <i>The Girl of Ink & Stars</i> [W]onderfully well-rounded characters and emotional intensity . . . allied with truly gorgeous magic and a sense of wonder . . . Highly, highly recommended! -- Stephanie Burgiss, author of <i>The Dragon with the Chocolate Heart</i> A mesmerising and compelling story which seamlessly binds reality and fantasy * Parents in Touch * [M]agical and gripping . . . Amy Wilson's writing is lyrical and deep with meaning. -- Louise Nettleton, bookmurmuration.wordpress.com Wilson is such an exciting author . . .her stories blend the real and the fantastical with seamless fluency, and her writing has a stunning lyrical and emotional quality which brings extra depth and resonance to the action. * Lancashire Evening Post * I was totally spellbound by this unique and bewitching adventure which held me tightly in its grip till the very last page. Amy seamlessly weaves together the contemporary and magical worlds -- bookloverjo.wordpress.com Harnesses spiritual and mystical elements and roots them in adolescent reality * Daily Mail * I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a . . . read filled with magic. It will transport you into an autumnal wonderland. * Yorkshire Post * Beautifully written, filled with magic, love and grief, this is a powerful novel with wonderful characters - I was left feeling a little of the magic had stayed behind with me. -- Shelley Fallows, storymakers.blogMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
251 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5098-3775-5 (9781509837755)
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Person
Amy Wilson has a background in journalism and lives in Bristol with her young family. She is a graduate of the Bath Spa MA in Creative Writing and is the author of the critically acclaimed debut novel A Girl Called Owl, longlisted for the Branford Boase Award.