Candle Man
1st Edition
Published on 2. May 2011
384 pages
978-1-4052-5902-6 (ISBN)
Description
A thrilling, Gothic adventure about one lonely orphan boy and the discovery of strange new powers; it's Batman meets Heroes.
Theo Wickland lives a life of isolation - he has only ever known three people: his butler, the maid and his guardian. But one birthday, during his annual trip to the graveyard, Theo finds a small package addressed to him. A secret message inside it, and a visit from two burglars that proves fatal to one of them, are the catalysts for Theo to discover that he possesses deadly powers. One touch from him and criminals melt to death - Evil melts like wax at the hands of the Candle Man.
Glenn Dakin's novel is the ideal fantasy thriller for fans of comic book heroes.
Theo Wickland lives a life of isolation - he has only ever known three people: his butler, the maid and his guardian. But one birthday, during his annual trip to the graveyard, Theo finds a small package addressed to him. A secret message inside it, and a visit from two burglars that proves fatal to one of them, are the catalysts for Theo to discover that he possesses deadly powers. One touch from him and criminals melt to death - Evil melts like wax at the hands of the Candle Man.
Glenn Dakin's novel is the ideal fantasy thriller for fans of comic book heroes.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 years
ISBN-13
978-1-4052-5902-6 (9781405259026)
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03/2010
Egmont Books Ltd
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Person
Glenn Dakin has written for many comics and children's TV shows, including the BBC's 'Shaun the Sheep', 'Temptation' and the semi-autobiographical strip 'Abe'. As well as 'Candle Man', he is also the author of 'Disney Villains: The Essential Guide' and 'What is a Sith Warrior?'
