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Dark Inside


No. of pages 384

Reviews
Great for age 12-18 years
'Echoes of David Almond's Skelligin Wallis's beautifully written debut... Profound and moving' The Financial Times

'A captivating blend of love, loss and forgiveness' The Sunday Express

'The chief villain is fantastically creepy... fast-paced' SFX

'Beautifully written in smooth, elegant prose...I felt utterly surrounded by the story'BookBag

'If you loved Skelligby David Almond, then this is the book for you' Serendipity Reviews

'Intense, dark, brooding and highly adventurous. To me it screamed Neil Gaiman' Fiction Fascination

When thirteen-year-old James discovers a homeless man in an abandoned house, the course of his life changes dramatically. Hoping to find a 'cure' for a dark curse inflicted on the homeless man, the pair embark on a journey together not knowing that what they discover will impact them both in ways they never imagined...

A gripping and haunting story about loss and hope, perfect for fans of Patrick Ness and David Almond.

 

This book was recognised by the Branford Boase Award. The Branford Boase Award is awarded annually for an outstanding first novel to a first-time writer of a book for young people. At the same time, it marks the important contribution of the editor in identifying and nurturing new talent.

There are 384 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Simon & Schuster Ltd .

Rupert Wallis read Theology at Cambridge University and holds an MFA in Screenwriting and Writing for Television from the University of Southern California. He now lives in Cornwall.

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Branford Boase Award
This book was recognised by the Branford Boase Award. The Branford Boase Award is awarded annually for an outstanding first novel to a first-time writer of a book for young people. At the same time, it marks the important contribution of the editor in identifying and nurturing new talent.

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