Blog Blast: Excerpt & Giveaway! The Journey by Kelsey Ketch

The Journey by Kelsey Ketch
(Death Island, #1)
Publication date: November 25th 2020
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, New Adult

About the Book 

With her family name tainted by her great-grandfather’s crimes, Meriden Cummings could only dream of fleeing her oppressive life. Then she unearthed a piece of tanned skin, and her blood revealed an ancient map adorned with Mayan glyphs, launching her on the journey of a lifetime. However, she finds herself bound to the map, and there is a cost to her newfound freedom. One that will torment her mind as well as her soul.

After being shanghaied by pirates, Gregory Wilson escapes to a small English village where he runs into an obnoxious auburn-haired beauty. When he learns she is about to set sail on dangerous waters, he signs up to join her crew, hoping to defend her from the pirates seeking her great-grandfather’s treasure. But, will he be able to protect her from the ghost that haunts her or the curse running through her veins?

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[Meriden]

Tucker barked at something that had recently washed up onto the shore. Curious, I walked toward the obvious tangled mess. “What do you have there?”

I pushed him aside and grabbed the green and grey mass. I peeled off the debris and seaweed and rinsed the mud and sand off in the Mouth of the Severn. From the mess appeared an object, which I could only describe as an elaborate golden coin, about four inches in diameter. Yet, the slightest touch caused three outer rings of glyphs—similar to the ones painted on the map—to rotate around a sitting man with a long headdress, bowl, and club. His face profiled, and his legs crossed. The most outer ring consisted of nineteen complicated glyphs, including an eagle’s head, a goat-like face, and a demon face; the middle ring held twenty square glyphs with three curls underneath, some depicting things like hands, skulls, and faces; and the innermost ring had a series of dots and lines—much like Roman numerals—that counted up to thirteen. On the other side of the coin, the same skeletal figure from the map sat in the center while nine teetered glyphs were spaced out along the outer rings—five on the outer ring and four in the middle. Among the glyphs of the middle ring were four arrows pointing in what I would call the cardinal directions. Overlapping the middle and inner rings were three large arrows. Much like a compass pointing north, east, and west. And to the south, two skulls faced each other, leaving a microscopic gap.

My mind spun with disbelief. This had to be related to Death Island. I was sure of it. But how? And where did it come from? How did it get here?

The breeze carried my hair off my shoulder, a shiver ran down my spine, and goose bumps unraveled across my arms when I sensed a presence nearby. I turned to spy a man as pale as ash with a beard as white as snow watching me. Black veins stretched throughout his exposed flesh. His eyes nothing but two black pieces of coal. The mere sight of him made me jump in my own skin, nearly causing me to drop the Mayan coin as I gasped in fright. In an attempt to regain my composure, I took my eyes off the man for a second to steady myself, only for them to fall back on the gardener, or ghost, I met at the Railings’ home.

About the Author

Kelsey Ketch is a young-adult/new-adult author, who works as a Wildlife Biologist and Data Analyst. During her free time, she can often be found working on her latest work in progress. She also enjoys history, mythology, traveling, and reading.

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Recent Reads: Into the Bloodred Woods by Martha Brokenbrough

Source: From the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This in no way alters my opinion or review.

Into the Bloodred Woods by Martha Brokenbrough 
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication Date:   November 2, 2021

 

Format: Paperback ARC

Rating:


Goodreads Synopsis: 

This is Martha Brockenbrough's feminist twisting of the Brother Grimms' stories, Game of Thrones-style.

Once upon a time there was a kingdom and a forest that liked to eat men and a girl who would change everything, but not alone . . .

Except from Goodreads:

There's no such thing as once upon a time.

In a far away land, populated by were beasts and surrounded by a powerful forest, lies a kingdom about to be sent into chaos. On his deathbed, King Tyran divides his land, leaving half to each of his two children-so they'll rule together. However, his son, Albrecht, is not satisfied with half a kingdom. And even though his sister, Ursula, is the first born, he decides that as a girl and were bear, she is unfit to rule. So he invades her land, slaughtering her people and most of the were beasts, and claims it for himself. As King Albrecht builds his iron rule and an army of beasts to defend his reign, Ursula is gathering the survivors and making plans to take back the kingdom. Not just her half-the whole thing. Because Albrecht should have never been allowed to sit on the throne, and Ursula is going to take his crown. And if he's not careful, he might not get to keep his head either. 

Review: 

Trigger Warnings:

 violence,

extreme and grotesque violence,

sexual assault,

abuse,

animal cruelty and death.  

This book made me very uncomfortable, and I almost stopped reading it a few times. I eventually powered through (mostly because several of my books were packed for a move, and I didn’t want to stare at the screen of an e-reader). Long story short – this book was… problematic on so many levels. A lot of readers seemed to enjoy it but it missed the mark for me. 

This book was said to be a Brothers Grimm/ Game of Thrones feminist tale. I fully understand the first two and it is empowering in some ways for the female protagonist, but I feel like her story was lost. Here are my thoughts. 

Into the Bloodred Woods is a story that takes Brothers Grimm tales and weaves them into a modern adaptation in a way that is interesting and kind of like a search and find puzzle. Characters would pop up and you would have to figure out how they fit in to the overall story here but also which classic tale they could be from and throughout the book they change as well and become others. I found hints of Hansel and Gretel, Red Riding Hood, Rumpelstiltskin, Rapunzel, the Emperor’s New Clothes, the Piper and a number of others as the story progresses. This was the winning point of the story and really the only highlight for me. 

The story sections are all prefaced with a narrator – a blind storyteller setting the stage in a creepy and guiding way. The first sections are of the past, a king and his bride, a sister trying to ensure the brides safety and then things come tumbling down. The current story is about a prince and a princess of the bride who has long since passed. The prince is …well… a psychopath and the princess is a shifter – she can change into a bear. There are many others in this kingdom that can also change into animals all called werebeasts. 

The prince is very prejudice against the werebeasts, although his sister is one. He believes they are inferior and should be killed. He is also a misogynist and has a lot of issues. So here is what I was saying about the feminist part of this book getting lost. The prince takes the spotlight… from everything in this book. He is mean, violent, and made me physically ill to read his sections at times. Whereas the princess is determined and trying to save the land and people, her story is not as provoking as the brothers is, and she gets overshadowed throughout the book. 

I absolutely hated the prince; there is really no way around it, you will loathe him too. The princess was a good character, but I felt like I didn’t understand her fully, her motivations were dominated by the actions of her brother. She was a good representation of the Queen that the kingdom needed, equality for the werebeasts and there was also a female love interest which was nice too. Then it all kind of just ended. 

Overall, this one was not for me. 

Happy Thanksgiving 2021

I am so thankful for many things this year...it has been a hard last few. I am thankful my family is happy and healthy, and that I am in a good spot... and that I finished school. So many things

I am also very thankful that you continue to join me here - reading the blog and are my internet friends. This is one of the things I am MOST thankful for.


Have a wonderful Thanksgiving if you are in the US and a wonderful day even if you aren't celebrating...

xo - Steph 

 

Recent Reads: Sylvia Finds a Way by Stephanie Shaw

Source: From Librarything Early Reviewers program and West Margin Press in exchange for an honest review. This in no way alters my opinion or review.

Sylvia Finds a Way by Stephanie Shaw, Illustrated by Fiona Lee
Publisher: West Margin Press
Publication Date:  October 12, 2021

 

Format: Hardback


Rating:

Goodreads Synopsis: 

The story of how one small creature can have a powerful effect for her and her friends using the power of restraint, kindness, and respect.

As small as a finger and slow to move, Sylvia the slug has her own way of doing things. Upon discovering the garden next door has a wonderful bounty on display, Sylvia's animal friends come up with different methods to sneak in for a taste. But Sylvia sees another way to approach the garden, one that will make the biggest difference.

Gorgeously illustrated with the beauty of the outdoors, this book offers there is often a more peaceful way to resolve a conflict if you practice patience and kindness. Sylvia's Way also includes fun facts for you to learn and celebrate the slug, a common yet underappreciated and amazing creature.

Review: 

This was a charming story about a slug and a vegetable garden. Sylvia's friends all try to hop, sneak and fly into the garden to steal food but Slyvia has a better way. This story is all about the concept of getting 'more flies with honey than vinegar' or being polite pays off. Sylvia has a creative solution to the animals problem.

Aside from the charming message, this book also showcases a not often seen insect - the slug. She was cute in the illustrations and there is an information about slugs as well. I think that partents and young readers will also enjoy the yoga poses that Sylvia like to do in her adventure into the garden.

This book was so well illustrated and thought out. Sylvia is a slug and as she moves from page to page there is a glossy bit that follows her...that is her slime trail. It was a very fun way to sho off her trail and made me giggle with glee and follow along with my finger as she moved about the story. Very fun!

The book itself is also well constructed. The pages are thick and the binding is nicely done. The hardcover doesn't have a dust-jacket which I apprecitate. I feel like they are not necessary for chilren's books. 

I think this book will be a fun addition for parents looking for books with positive messaging, those that like insects, and for gardening/farming families as well.

Recent Reads: Goat in a Boat by Lesley Sims and David Semple

Goat in a Boat by Lesly Sims and David Semple
Series: Usborne Phonetics Readers
Publisher: Usborne Books
Publication Date:  August 14th, 2015 

 

Format: Paperback
Source: Gift from a friend

Rating:


Goodreads Synopsis: 

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

Review: 

This is a read out loud book that is absolutely adorable. I recieved it from a friend that is a rep for Usborne books and was very excited to read it aloud for the pets before passing it along to someone with kids that will use it more than I will.

As a phonetics reader, this one is nice and simple, has a fun rhyming scheme throughout to help new readers and adorable images throughout. It is about a goat that is going fishing because they need something different to eat. Each page spread is bright and fun and can be very interactive if you want to talk through all the details on them. They are very well detailed. The little goat is so cute with his little beard.

If you are looking for some fun and funny books to help your young ones learn to read, this one was very enjoyable.

Blog Blast w/ Excerpt and Giveaway! - Your Vileness by RR Orange

 

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Your Vileness by R.R. Orange
Publication date: November 18th 2021
Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Young Adult

Amandine Klinghoffer is a daring young detective working on her first independent case in the fabled kingdom of Glamwein.

Was there a murder in the royal palace? And if so, who stands to benefit from plaguing the prince with ghosts?

Prince Ivan, the lazy, cowardly, good-for-nothing embarrassment of the realm is hiding something.

He would rather profess his undying love for Amandine than give her any useful information. He is obviously using romance to distract her from finding the truth.

As Amandine investigates with Ivan’s “help” she begins to suspect a plot that threatens the fate of the entire kingdom and its magical beings.

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The staircase terminated in a heavy wooden door that concealed whatever lay ahead. It looked like an ordinary door, but she sensed foreboding and gloom as if they were etched into its wooden panels.

Amandine pushed it open.

A rush of cool air caressed her face, bringing the scents of burnt sugar, oranges and gingerbread treats the spectators were enjoying below. She stood in a broad, open-aired gallery just below the belfry—the rope dangled down through an opening in the ceiling, and she could have reached for it to ring the bell.

Without wasting another moment, Amandine drew the pistol from her left pocket and fired a bolt of energy behind and above her. The crackle of electricity was brief, but as she turned around and beheld the octopus-like limbs of the Strangler writhe wildly and fade into nothingness, the piercing scream of the ghost went on for quite a while until it too faded along with any traces of its physical existence.

“In broad daylight,” she muttered, “the nerve of it.”

Then she remembered someone else had quite a nerve.

“You knew this was here,” she stated, facing Prince Ivan, who stared at her with his big blue eyes, dumbfounded.

“That was impressive,” he finally said, his charming smile returning.

“You led me here on purpose,” she continued.

Stranglers were not dangerous and technically, being incorporeal, could not really strangle anyone. They did like to wrap their tentacles around a human victim, instilling a sense of dread, misery and damp coldness. No one had ever died from it, but some people had been known to faint from sheer terror.

“Damn, Klinghoffer,” Ivan said, evidently forgetting his resolve not to swear and walking into the dark corner where the spectre had been moments ago, “You destroyed it without a trace.”

“I should hope so. The electrical charges in this weapon are strong enough to unbind the faint energy keeping ghosts in our physical world. And it’s Mademoiselle Klinghoffer to you. Actually, I don’t even feel like speaking with you after you lured me here, hoping to embarrass me.”

“Just another test of your skill,” Ivan said, looking completely unconcerned by her anger.

Her face moved of its own volition into a cynical smile. “Your surprise at my success tells me you expected me to fail.”

“But how did you know where to aim?” he asked, ignoring the accusation, “You fired the shot without even turning around.”

She shrugged, trying not to be softened by his admiration for her skill. “After a while, you develop a sense for these things.”

Amandine did not feel hurt exactly but perhaps slightly saddened by the fact that he was just as predictable as her schoolmates had been. Even his ruse of luring her into a haunted church proved fairly weak and pathetic.

“I wonder what sort of thing died to create that?” he asked.

“It’s not one thing but two or three people whose fates were intertwined in unfortunate ways. If they’re unlucky enough to die at the same time or in fairly close succession, the resulting ghost is a Strangler.” Amandine explained. “Anyway, I shall make my way to the royal palace now. I don’t suppose you actually brought me up here to see the Fairy News.”

“Of course I did. Come on!”

He made to take hold of her hand, but Amandine dodged his grasp. She had little interest in being led about by this royal manipulator. He looked hurt, or pretended to.

“Oh, come now,” he coaxed, “haven’t you ever heard of letting bygones be bygones?”

“A very Glamweinian sentiment,” she remarked, standing aloof and folding her arms close to her body.

“True, we don’t like to hold on to grudges. We like to say, ‘if you look back, you get a smack.’ Isn’t it a wonderful tradition?”

“Sounds a little violent,” Amandine said, “I think it’s wise to look back and learn from your mistakes, especially when the most recent incident only happened a few seconds ago.”

Ivan kneeled down on the grey stones, opening his arms dramatically.

“I beg your forgiveness, fair Klinghoffer,” he said in a solemn voice, his lips quivering as he suppressed a grin, “and I promise, no more pranks while I show you the Fairy News.”

“All right,” Amandine said coldly, “Please rise up. You’re being ridiculous.”

He leapt up and rushed to the edge of the gallery where a tall arch framed his dapper figure. “It’s already started!”

About the Author

R.R. Orange has a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing. She has worked as an English and Creative Writing instructor, a marketing writer, and a dog walker. Although she loves dogs, she is not a dognapper, unlike some of her characters.

Fun fact: she is also fluent in Russian, French, and intermediate in Portuguese.

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Cover Reveal: Traiters & Tyrants by Stephanie Dunham

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Traitors & Tyrants by Stephanie Dunham
Publication date: December 6th 2021
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

Their mother is a traitor. Their father is a tyrant. They know their enemies.

Hector is inheriting a kingdom in turmoil, one that is ready to retaliate after the many years of tyranny they have endured under a now-unstable king. Amidst a mounting coup, Hector is plagued by demons bent on hunting and killing him. Protecting himself will cost him the kingdom and countless lives. But Hector will do anything to protect his people – even if it means giving up his soul.

Kierra has lived her entire life inside a prison, watching her mother tend to everything but her. Hatred and rage fuel her magic, killing everything in her path. After years of neglect, she is ready for bloody, death-filled vengeance. But Kierra has a problem: she is being hunted. When demons infiltrate her home, she reluctantly follows her mother’s plan to free the imprisoned demon overlord, but freeing him will have dire consequences Kierra isn’t prepared for.

About the Author

Stephanie has been writing for the better part of 10 years now and reading for many more. Her favorite genres are fantasy and mystery/thrillers. When she isn't reading or writing, she enjoys a good laugh while watching The Office or chilling with her family.

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Early Reader Review: Amethyst Princess of Gemworld by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale

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Amethyst Princess of Gemworld by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale
Publisher: DC Comics
Publication Date:  November 9th, 2021

 

Format: Ebook


Rating:


Goodreads Synopsis: 

Amaya, princess of House Amethyst in Gemworld, is something of a troublemaker. She and her brother have great fun together until a magical prank goes much too far and her parents ground her...to Earth! They hope a whole week in the mundane world will teach her that magic is a privilege...and maybe washing dishes by hand will help her realize the palace servants should be respected.

Three years later, Amy has settled into middle school and ordinary life. She doesn't remember any other home. So when a prince of the realm brings her home and restores her magical destiny, how will she cope?

Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld introduces a new generation to a fantastical place and a truly fantastic princess. 

Review: 

This was cute a fun read! It was a lovely and entertaining middle grade graphic novel about a magical girl who is a troublemaker. She gets banished to Earth to understand her life without magic but in the process she and her chaperone get stuck and forget all about their homeland. 

This was such an imaginative tale and a wonderful hero tale. Amaya must learn respect, patience, coping, apprecitation and adaptability. She is headstrong in the beginning but as she lives on Earth she learns a lot about who she can be without magic and is able to really enjoy herself there. When she is pulled back into her world, Gemworld, she must re-identify with her magical self in order to save her home and her family. 

This was an adventure for sure between Amaya getting in trouble and being banished, to her re-learning about Gemworld. She was thrust into situations that the weak of heart and character might not have been able to cope with. She is strong and couragous and this story is so much fun. I didn't really like Amaya, as was probably the point, but she really came into herself in this book os self-discovery and growth.

This book would be great for recluctant readers, and for family lessons in respect and coping. 

About the Authors and Illustrator

About Shannon Hale

New York Times best selling author Shannon Hale started writing books at age ten and never stopped, eventually earning an MFA in Creative Writing. After nineteen years of writing and many rejections, she published The Goose Girl, the first in her award-winning Books of Bayern series. She has since published 30+ books for young readers including the Newbery Honor winner Princess Academy and its two sequels; multiple award winner Book of a Thousand Days; and graphic novel memoirs Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever (with LeUyen Pham). With frequent collaborator LeUyen Pham, she created the adorable picture book Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn. Her novels for the adult crowd include Austenland (now a major motion picture starring Keri Russell). Shannon and her husband Dean Hale have collaborated on several projects, such as Eisner-nominee Rapunzel's Revenge (with Nathan Hale); early chapter book series The Princess in Black (with LeUyen Pham); two novels about the unbeatable Marvel superhero, Squirrel Girl; and the DC graphic novel Diana: Princess of the Amazons (with Victoria Ying). They live with their four children and two cat overlords near Salt Lake City, Utah.

About Dean Hale

Dean Hale is the coauthor of the award-winning graphic novels Rapunzel's Revenge and Calamity Jack and Scapegoat, his picture book debut. He lives in Utah with his wife and co-author, Shannon, and their children.

About Asiah Fullmore

Asiah Fulmore is a freelance illustrator who currently lives in Columbia, South Carolina, with her two dogs, Ali and Ash. She spends her free time reading and loves to travel. If she got the chance to visit

Gemworld, she'd hang with House Ruby, because they have the best food, obviously!

Recent Reads: A Home Again by Colleen Rowan Kosinski

A Home Again by Colleen Rowan Kosinski, Valeria Docampo (Illustrator)

Publisher: TwoL ions
Publication Date: November 1, 2021 

 

Format: Ebook 
Source: Bought with Amazon Prime First Reads discount in October 2021

Rating:


Goodreads Synopsis: 

After the last brick is laid, a family moves into a brand-new house. As the family grows, the house delights in the sound of laughter echoing in its halls and the pitter-patter of little feet traversing its floors and realizes it is no longer just a house. It has become a home—their home. One day, the family packs up, and with tears in their eyes, they say goodbye. The house doesn’t know if it can ever be happy again until a special couple appears and it begins to feel a sliver of hope. Perhaps it can become a home once more…

Told from the perspective of a house, this story’s heartfelt text and beautiful illustrations convey a warmth of feeling as two families change and grow at different times within the same four walls.

Review: 

This was such a cute book, it was heartwarming and a little sad at times but in the end a very nice tale. The story is told from the point of view of the house, a family grows up there and then sadly must say goodbye. The poor house sits and waits until another family comes to help it come alive again. 

I loved that this was a tale told from the house's point of view, it was cute to think about how a house feels about us living in it versus how we often get sentimental about our homes. I love making a house a home, I move often enough to have done it a few times now. This story was very sad in some ways, the poor house being sad about losing its family, but then was so uplifting as a new family comes to live there and make it fresh and new. 

Other things that I like about this book was the showcasing of the LGBTQ comminuty in a children's book and the gorgeous images throughout. I think that this would be a good book for helping young ones cope with moves, new places, but also maybe for understanding that everything has feelings . The inclusive nature is wonderful in many ways as well.

Recent Reads: Between the Lines by Lindsay Ward

Between the Lines by Lindsay Ward 
Publisher: Two Lions
Publication Date:  Ocotber 1, 2021

 

Format: Ebook
Source: Bought with Amazon Prime First Reads discount in September 2021

Rating:


Goodreads Synopsis: 

With vibrant art that shifts to a colorless world and back again, this is a story of a community lost and rediscovered—and how one child’s actions can cascade into something that makes all the difference.

A young boy who loves his community notices that as neighbors stop interacting, the colors around them slowly fade. Then a thunderstorm sweeps away the last hints of bluebird skies and lemon-Popsicle days and leaves a rift in the road that doesn’t get fixed. As the adults around him move on, the boy dreams of the way life once was. He decides that he doesn’t want to live in a world without color, so he sets out to change things…

Review: 

When a bright and vibrant neighborhood loses its colors it is a young boy that realizes that the broken relationships might be the reason. 

This book was a bit difficult to understand. It is mostly visuals and not a lot of text to give an explanation. There is a thunderstorm and rain that seemling whipes out all the vibrant color and then to get it back the community has to come together... but nothing tells them that.

I wanted to like this book a lot - it seemed like a really neat artsy aesthetic that I could get behind, but the lack of understanding kind of threw it off for me. It eventually all came together at the end but there was a disconnect between the imagery and the text for me. 

Overall, though, the book was very pretty, the pictures were detailed and the in-color pictures were bright and cheerful. 

Blog Blast w/ Giveaway!: The Hideaway by Pam Smy

The Hideaway by Pam Smy 

Publisher: Pavilion Children's
Publication Date:  September 9, 2021

 

About the Book

A haunting illustrated novel from the author of the highly acclaimed Thornhill.

Told in two alternating narratives, The Hideaway tells the story of Billy McKenna, who runs away from home and takes refuge in an overgrown graveyard. The first narrative is told from his perspective, whereas the second thread tells of the situation at home and the police search for Billy. Covering themes of domestic violence, families, childhood, being separated and reunited, this is an important and beautifully illustrated book for middle grade readers right up to adults.

The Hideaway is illustrated throughout with tonal and textured black and white drawings. The atmospheric illustrations seep into the edge of the pages before they give way to a series of double-page spreads as the story reaches its climax.

Praise for THE HIDEAWAY

"Love, loneliness, and grief are portrayed in grayscale illustrations...that expertly use light and shadow to convey mood...Atmospherically heartfelt and cathartic." —Kirkus Reviews

"The new book by the amazingly gifted Pam Smy ... What an exquisite and beguiling interweaving of word and image" —Anthony McGowan

"An original, haunting story" —The Bookseller

"Heartbreaking yet heartwarming … Smy’s artwork lends the book a wintry, dramatic feel, but when it comes time for the spirits of the graveyard to be reunited, her spreads are full of joy" —BookTrust

About the Author

Pam Smy studied Illustration at Cambridge School of Art, where she now lectures part-time. Pam has illustrated books by Conan Doyle (The Hound of the Baskervilles), Julia Donaldson (Follow the Swallow) and Kathy Henderson (Hush, Baby, Hush!), among others. She lives in Cambridge. Her first novel, Thornhill was a critical and commercial success, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, the UKLA Book Awards, and the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2018 and winning the 2018 British Book Design & Production Award for Graphic Novels.

 

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